OpenTech Alliance, Inc.

05/22/2026

Every missed call could be a missed rental.

According to our 2026 Self Storage Data White Paper, in 2025, wait times for sales calls returned to pre-pandemic expectations, with an average threshold of eleven seconds or less. That's about 2 rings before a prospect moves on to your competition.
Is your facility answering in time?

Join OpenTech Alliance on May 28 at 11:00 AM PST for Tenant Behavior, Operations, and Revenue: Inside the 2026 Data White Paper, a deeper dive into the trends shaping self storage today. We'll go beyond the headline stats to unpack what tenant behavior, rental timing, access patterns, auction activity, and customer service preferences reveal about how facilities are operating and where new opportunities exist.

Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5278856934394551897?source=social

Download your copy of the 2026 Self Storage Data White Paper here: https://opentechalliance.com/2026-self-storage-data-white-paper/

05/20/2026

The 2026 Self Storage Data White Paper is packed with insights from thousands of facilities and hundreds of thousands of tenant interactions, but what do the numbers actually mean for your operation?

On May 28th at 11 AM PST, OpenTech Alliance is going live to go beyond the headline stats and unpack what tenant behavior, rental timing, access patterns, auction activity, and customer service preferences reveal about how facilities are operating today and where new opportunities exist. This is built for owners, operators, and management teams who want to turn that data into smarter decisions around staffing, self-service, revenue growth, and the customer experience.

If you have read the white paper and want to know what it means for your business, or if you just want a closer look at what is shaping self storage in 2026, register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5278856934394551897?source=social

05/19/2026

OpenTech Alliance has announced an expanded investment in the Asia-Pacific self storage market, formally broadening its territory to support operators across the broader APAC region. The expansion includes a growing regional team and newly established local inventory warehousing in Australia to better support deployments and reduce delivery timelines for operators adopting solutions across the INSOMNIAC IoE Ecosystem.

OpenTech leadership will be onsite at Self Storage Expo Asia 2026 in Bangkok, May 19-21, meeting with operators and partners throughout the region. Read the full press release below:

Self Storage Association Asia

05/18/2026

StorQuest needed a smarter way to manage security across unmanned facilities.

Together with Rhombus, we helped them connect cloud video, intelligent access control, and facility operations into one streamlined experience. On Wednesday, we hear directly from their team on how they made it work in practice.

Join us for a live discussion on:
- Managing multiple locations with greater visibility
- Connecting access events with real-time video context
- Simplifying operations without adding complexity

Wednesday, May 20 | 10AM PT
Reserve your spot now!

Learn how StorQuest replaced siloed systems with a fully connected security ecosystem. Discover how Rhombus and OpenTech Alliance come together to give operators instant visual context, remote management, and a single pane of glass across dozens of facilities.

05/16/2026

Stockholm, Sweden is our next stop! Jessica Moore will be representing us at the Nordic Self Storage Conference on May 19 at MünchenBryggeriet.

We're looking forward to connecting with self storage operators, investors, developers, and technology partners across the region!

05/15/2026

Revenue doesn't stop when your office closes.

According to our 2026 Self Storage Data White Paper, 35% of payments are made when storage offices are typically closed. That's 1 in 3 tenants trying to pay after hours. Is your facility set up to capture it?

Join OpenTech Alliance on May 28 at 11:00 AM PST for Tenant Behavior, Operations, and Revenue: Inside the 2026 Data White Paper, a deeper dive into the trends shaping self storage today. We'll go beyond the headline stats to unpack what tenant behavior, rental timing, access patterns, auction activity, and customer service preferences reveal about how facilities are operating and where new opportunities exist.

Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5278856934394551897?source=social

Download your copy of the 2026 Self Storage Data White Paper here: https://opentechalliance.com/2026-self-storage-data-white-paper/

05/13/2026

Want to get more value from your INSOMNIAC CIA system?

Join OpenTech Alliance next Thursday for a focused walkthrough of the IoE Control Center. This session will highlight where to find key tools, how to use critical reports and alerts more effectively, and ways to adjust system configurations and settings to better support day-to-day operations.

If you regularly work in the Control Center, this is a great opportunity to build confidence navigating the platform, streamline monitoring workflows, and make sure you’re getting the most from the features already available to you. Save your spot!

Discover how you can leverage the OpenTech IoE Control Center.

05/11/2026

Whistler is calling! Lisa Keller from OpenTech Alliance will be at the 21st Annual CSSA Western Canadian Conference at the Westin Resort and Spa on May 12-13.

If you're attending, swing by and share what's going on at your facility or in your operations. We'd love to connect!

05/08/2026

Next week we’re heading to the NeSSA Expo, May 13–14 at Foxwoods Resort Casino!

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello to Ryan Stewart!

05/06/2026

“Transparency, communication, and shared accountability.” That’s what turns a vendor into a true partner you can count on - one who shares responsibility for your outcomes.

In this clip from our Access Granted leadership insights session, Pedro Florida, Chief Operating Officer at KoBre Companies, shares why strong partnerships and open communication are essential for making technology work long term, alongside Norm Shore, VP of The William Warren Group.

Watch the full episode for more insight on navigating industry change and leading teams through it: https://youtu.be/Z4HToYyvRF8?si=TnaJqlNzVpoWIEgr

05/04/2026

Going to the Arkansas Self Storage Association 2026 State Convention & Expo in Hot Springs?

Megan from OpenTech Alliance will be at the Oaklawn Events Center on May 6-7! Swing by and share what's going on at your facility or in your operations. We'd love to connect!