OpenTech Alliance Announces Strategic Integration with Wirepas to Create a Commercial-Grade Locking Solution for Self Storage Facilities
OpenTech is excited to share its latest partnership: a strategic integration with Wirepas, a prominent leader in connectivity, communications and scalable IoT deployments. This collaboration signifies a substantial milestone to deliver exceptional technology solutions to the self storage industry, particularly enhancing the connectivity landscape for INSOMNIAC® SmartLock™, a recent innovation in electronic locks for self storage that leverages wireless mesh network technology.
INSOMNIAC® SmartLock™ Sets New Benchmarks for Electronic Locks for Self Storage: 6+ Year Battery Life, IP56 Rating and Lowest Total Cost to Own
OpenTech’s electronic locks for self storage have achieved an unprecedented IP56 rating for resistance to dust and water with projections to save operators costs over the lifetime of the system. Storage King shares its thoughts on a pilot of the automated locking solution, including how it has improved unit access control and security at a local self storage facility.
OpenTech Alliance Releases Manager Genie: A Mobile Access Control Management App for INSOMNIAC® CIA
Manager Genie simplifies self storage access control management across your properties and provides a seamless app interface to quickly open gates and doors, monitor access events, view tenant account information and more, from any internet-enabled mobile device. Manager Genie is available free of charge on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store now.
From Keyholes to Keycodes: The History of Electronic Locks for Self Storage Facilities
Locking solutions have had different implications for both self storage operators and tenants over the years, including convenience, security, and potential operational impact. Follow along as this article uncovers the history of electronic locks for self storage, including their evolution, current strengths and pitfalls, and potential applications for your portfolio to consider.
West Coast Self-Storage Enhances Security with INSOMNIAC CIA and SmartEye Facility Monitoring
After years of rapid portfolio growth, West Coast Self-Storage felt constricted by its antiquated access control system. They turned to INOMNIAC CIA to gain actionable tenant and facility data and remote oversight of its 119-facility portfolio. See how WCSS upgraded its security and improved onsite support with OpenTech solutions.
Safe Store Upgrades Access Control: OpenTech Alliance Makes Historic Debut in Australasia Self Storage with INSOMNIAC® CIA
OpenTech is pleased to announce the success of the first INSOMNIAC® CIA access control system in Australasia. The implementation of the cloud-based access control system, in partnership with Safe Store, marks a critical moment in the industry’s local technological evolution. “CIA has become a set it and forget it part of our operation — we just don’t think about it. I don’t think we’ve spoken to support now in over a month or more for anything,” said Aaron Alsweiler, CEO of Safe Store.
OpenTech Alliance Announces Synergistic Partnership with Self Storage Construction Leader, Kuboid
OpenTech Alliance is is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Kuboid, a renowned leader in self storage design and construction across the UK and Europe. This collaboration marks a transformative step towards self storage development that drives customer-centric experiences, reinforces security and maximises profits for self storage providers.
OpenTech Alliance to Debut INSOMNIAC® SmartLock™ Electronic Locking Solution, Boasting Low Cost and Longest Battery Life in Industry
OpenTech Alliance is proud to unveil its latest innovation, the INSOMNIAC SmartLock. This secure electronic lock system promises to redefine automated locking solutions for self storage operators, presenting a strategic opportunity to streamline unit access control, reduce operational costs and elevate the overall tenant experience, at a reasonable cost. Self storage operators demoed INSOMNIAC SmartLocks at the Self Storage Association (SSA) 2023 Fall Conference and Trade Show on September 6th and 7th in Las Vegas, NV.
OpenTech Alliance Integrates INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control with 6Storage Self Storage Software for Enhanced Operations
OpenTech Alliance announced its new integration between 6Storage, a principal international provider of property management software for the self storage industry, and INSOMNIAC CIA access control. This integration will empower self storage operators with a seamless, comprehensive solution for enhanced operational efficiency and customer experience.
OpenTech Alliance Announces International Business Expansion
OpenTech Alliance announced its expansion from its US base into Europe with the opening of a new office in the London area and the appointment of a new Director of Operations for OpenTech Alliance Europe. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and underscores its commitment to providing superior service to its European customers.
OpenTech Integrates CIA Access Control with Self Storage Manager to Enhance Interoperability
OpenTech Alliance announced a new integration with the latest generation of Self Storage ManagerTM, a cloud-based management software for single and multi-facility self storage operators, and INSOMNIAC® CIA access control. The new integration improves the interoperability of both systems to deliver a streamlined experience for the operator and tenant.
OpenTech Adds Water Sensor Integration to IoE Platform
OpenTech Alliance announced a new water sensor integration for their intelligent platform of smart-connected self storage solutions, the OpenTech IoE (Internet of Everything). The new integration helps operators find water leaks on their storage property to prevent significant damage to their facility and loss of customer goodwill from the destruction of tenant belongings.
OpenTech Alliance Adds Unit Alarms to IoE Platform
OpenTech Alliance announced the launch of INSOMNIAC Unit Alarms, a new integration for OpenTech’s IoE (Internet of Everything). Unit Alarms provides owners and operators the ability to quickly and easily upgrade older individual unit door alarm systems without the need to rewire the property – maintaining their initial investment while taking advantage of the data and real-time reporting available in the IoE Control Center.
Industry Veterans Use Self Storage Automation to Open First Smart Storage Property
Pack, Stack & Store implemented INSOMNIAC CIA as part of a high-tech, luxury business model. Originally slated to install a PTI access control system – Pack, Stack & Store canceled their contract in favor of the higher quality product, greater functionality and personalized service offered by INSOMNIAC CIA.
OpenTech Adds Overlock Solution to INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control
OpenTech Alliance announced a new integration between the DaVinci Lock® System and INSOMNIAC CIA, scheduled for released in Q4. As part of the OpenTech IoE (Internet of Everything) intelligent platform, the DaVinci Lock integration will allow storage operators to automate tenant notifications during the rental and overlock process without investing hundreds of dollars into a new system.
Public Storage Orders More INSOMNIAC® CIA
OpenTech Alliance announced today that Public Storage, the world’s largest owner, operator, and developer of self-storage facilities, has placed a second order of INSOMNIAC CIA systems, the industry’s first cloud-based access control solution, as the company continues to rollout CIA to its entire portfolio.
OpenTech Expands INSOMNIAC® CIA With Wired Alarm Mux
OpenTech Alliance will showcase a new wired alarm mux (code-named A96) at Booth #318 at the 2019 Self Storage Association Fall Conference and Trade Show on September 4th and 5th. The A96 is currently being tested and scheduled for release in Q4. It is anticipated to range in price from $499 to $799 and can be configured in either 96 or 48 channel mode. The company will begin taking orders for the new product in September.
Top Operator Personal Mini Storage Arms Portfolio with INSOMNIAC® CIA
Personal Mini Storage will replace existing access control across all 43 of their self storage locations with INSOMNIAC CIA. Central Florida’s largest family-owned storage operator, Personal Mini cites CIA’s lightning suppression and Exclusive Lifetime Protection as key factors.
OpenTech Alliance Adds INSOMNIAC® SmartGate to IoE Platform
OpenTech Alliance launches INSOMNIAC SmartGate, a new integration for the OpenTech IoE (Internet of Everything). When combined with INSOMNIAC CIA, SmartGate allows owners and operators to receive alert notifications when a gate or other device does not open or close when requested, or when it is opened or closed manually.
OpenTech Alliance Adds INSOMNIAC® SmartDoor to IoE Platform
OpenTech Alliance announced the launch of INSOMNIAC SmartDoor, a new integration for OpenTech’s intelligent platform of smart-connected self storage solutions, OpenTech IoE. SmartDoor is the first and only self storage office analytics system that provides actionable insights on consumer traffic, whether your office is open or closed.
