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Facility Automation

Using Storage Facility Security Systems To Protect Units & Elevate Tenant Experiences

Self-storage facility operators are using state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions to protect units and elevate tenant experiences, moving the needle on customer satisfaction. Implementing access control technology can transform tenant experiences and allow facility teams to reap the benefits of workflow automation. This can reduce workloads and enable teams to focus on high-value tasks.

Facility Automation

Marketing Your Self-Storage Facility: 12 Actionable Tips To Maximize Your Space

Self-storage facilities offer a valuable service to individuals and businesses dealing with changing circumstances, space limitations, and the need for secure off-site storage. The question is, when you are competing against many other local facilities, how do you position your facility to potential tenants? Standing apart from the competition in a crowded market requires effective marketing strategies.

Press Release

swivl And Storagely Partner To Launch Unit Connect

swivl and Storagely have partnered to launch Unit Connect, a revolutionary feature transforming the self-storage rental industry. Designed to streamline and speed up the rental process, Unit Connect offers a direct, user-friendly path for customers to find and rent storage units, integrating seamlessly with existing facility management software.

Podcast

Episode 19: Insights from Over 2 Million Customer Conversations | Self Storage Lab

This episode will be the final episode on our special series covering our report on the State of Technology in Self Storage. We discuss our main takeaways from analyzing over 2 million customer conversations used to optimize day to day operations, and cover topics including patterns in customer inquiries, most frequently asked about unit size and amenities, and much more.

Artificial Intelligence

Business Context in AI Models: Protecting Your Facility and Tenants

At swivl, we're committed to responsible AI innovation. As detailed in a recent webinar, our swivlcortex uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology to blend the conversational strengths of LLMs with the reliability of retrieval systems. This means you get the benefit of engaging, human-like interactions with your AI with the peace of mind that your critical business information is protected.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Vs Automation: What’s The Actual Difference In 2024?

These days, every tool is “AI-powered” or “AI-enabled” and people talk at length about the “transformative” nature of AI or the “pervasiveness” of big data: “It’s the future, you know. And the future is here”.

Integrations

Finding The Best Self-Storage Unit Software: 5 Must-Have Features

With numerous tasks demanding your attention at any given time, running a facility is often overwhelming. Whether you're an experienced facility operator or just starting, finding the perfect software solution is a common challenge shared by all. Picking the wrong solution for your facility could create avoidable bottlenecks and stifle growth, which is why it’s essential to take a considered approach.

Facility Automation

PropTech Solutions: Create Happy Storage Tenants & Empowered Operators

If you own or manage a self-storage facility, understanding proptech and its impact is key to staying ahead in a competitive market. As a leading authority in self-storage proptech, swivl has extensive experience developing solutions specifically tailored to the needs of storage facility operators and tenants alike.

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Industry Report

Consumer behavior has changed and operators need to rapidly adopt technology to stay current in today's world. Discover the top trends affecting your business and stay ahead of the competition.

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Keyword Glossary

Feeling a little lost with all the jargon? Explore common buzzwords & terminology as they relate to artificial intelligence, software, and the self storage industry as a whole.

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