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For 30 years, Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has provided solutions to the challenges facility owners, operators, managers, investors and developers face in a competitive environment. We cover topics essential to every industry professional: construction, development, investing, real estate, management and operation, international, profit centers, risk management and much more.
The ISS brand includes print publications, e-media, a live event, a discussion forum, and an e-commerce website offering abundant education resources. The family includes ISS magazine, now in print for 30 years; the ISS World Expo, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow; Self-Storage Talk, a rich, interactive online community; and the Inside Self-Storage Store, which provides on-demand education and insight for industry professionals. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search Articles4 Arrested for Dixon, IL, Self-Storage Theft of Items Valued at More Than $10K
Police have charged four people in connection with a burglary of items valued at more than $10,000 from a Dixon, Illinois, self-storage facility. The theft at All-Safe Storage Center occurred on Oct. 27, according to the source. Investigators claim the suspects created a hole in the perimeter fencing at 690 Timber Creek Road and then cut locks off multiple storage units.
Self-Storage Software Provider SSM Introduces AI Management and Reporting Agent Referred to as SAMARA
Self Storage Manager Inc. (SSM), a provider of management software for the self-storage industry, released a new tool called SAMARA (self-storage AI management and reporting assistant). The new AI agent, embedded in SSM’s cloud platform, offers operators an intuitive way to access and act on their facility data, according to a press release.
AI Financial-Infrastructure Firm Corgi Launches Admitted Insurance Carrier for Self-Storage, Other Businesses
AI financial-infrastructure firm Corgi Insurance Services Inc. has launched Corgi Insurance Co. Inc., an admitted insurance carrier serving the self-storage industry and other small businesses. This enables the company to account for more types of risks and expand the coverage options offered to clients, according to sources.
ISS BLOG – No More Predatory Pricing! Here’s How We Stop Greed From Destroying the Once-Friendly Self-Storage Industry
I was out to lunch with my son recently when I heard someone complain about our industry . I live in a small town at the edge of a rural community, not exactly where I expect to overhear conversations about self-storage. I was shocked when this sweet little old lady said, “I had a storage unit at [name withheld], but I had to get my son to move me out last weekend because the rent just kept going up and up and up.” Three ups she used in one sentence. No surprise. Thank God it wasn’t my store.
ISS News Desk: Self-Storage Management Firms Haviland and Lighthouse Discuss Their Amalgamation and What Comes Next
The self-storage industry is no stranger to mergers and acquisitions. When done right, these partnerships can create meaningful benefits for the companies, employees and customers involved—and that's exactly what the subjects of this month’s ISS News Desk are hoping to achieve. It was recently announced that industry consultancy and management firm Lighthouse Storage Solutions will acquire the third-party portfolio operated by Haviland Storage Services (HSS) in California.
Self-Storage Technology Provider OpenTech Alliance Agrees to Acquire Smart-Lock Manufacturer SAM Systems
OpenTech Alliance Inc., a Phoenix-based provider of kiosks, call-center services and other technology for the self-storage industry, signed a letter of intent to acquire SAM Systems B.V., a Netherlands-based access-technology company and developer of a near field communication (NFC) latch lock. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, according to a press release.
Storable Releases Survey Results Regarding AI and the Self-Storage Tenant Experience
Storable, a supplier of various products and services for the self-storage industry, released the results of its national survey on artificial intelligence (AI) and the customer experience. “The Quiet Hand-Off: America's AI Audit” asked 1,000 employed U.S. adults how they’re using AI and how they feel about encounters with companies that are offering it, according to a press release.
Self-Storage Building-Components Supplier Overhead Door Corp. Acquires Motion Access LLC
Overhead Door Corp. (ODC), a supplier of doors and other access systems for commercial, industrial and residential properties including self-storage facilities, acquired Motion Access LLC, a provider of automatic pedestrian doors. The Elk Grove Village, Illinois-based company specializes in door operators, replacement parts, retrofit solutions and rebuilt equipment.
Asia Self-Storage Operator StorHub Secures $319.5M Sustainability-Linked Loan, Launches Group Sustainable Finance Framework
StorHub Self Storage Group, which operates more than 180 facilities in seven Asia-Pacific markets, secured a $319.5 million sustainability-linked loan (SLL) to refinance existing debt and fund capital improvements across the portfolio. The company also launched a Group Sustainable Finance Framework to further integrate sustainability into its funding strategy, according to a press release.
Before You Buy: Self-Storage Operators Share Considerations for Choosing Management Software
Choice of management software is one of the most significant decisions a self-storage owner will make for their business. This program is the operational backbone of the facility, controlling everything from rentals, communications and payment processing to inventory management and financial reporting. A poor selection here can lead to inefficient workflows, frustrated customers and lost revenue, while the right platform supports daily operations, enhances the tenant experience and drives profit.