StorHub Now First Australasian Operator to Adopt INSOMNIAC SmartLocks

OpenTech Alliance, a global PropTech leader in self storage, today announced that StorHub, APAC’s leading self storage platform, has become the first operator in Australasia to deploy the INSOMNIAC® SmartLock electronic locking system. The technology has been installed on more than 350 units at StorHub’s new Braeside facility in Victoria, marking a significant milestone for the region’s self storage sector as operators pursue greater control, streamlined automation, and a modern reliable tenant experience.

StorHub’s Braeside site combines three OpenTech technologies: INSOMNIAC® CIA access control, INSOMNIAC SmartLocks, and the OpenNet™ wireless mesh network. StorHub has also branded a white label version of the Storage Genie tenant mobile access app. Together, these solutions provide their tenants with seamless, keyless access while giving StorHub complete visibility and control through a single cloud-based platform.

“We’re thrilled to see StorHub kicking off the adoption of OpenTech’s keyless entry technology within the Australasian market,” said Kristi Adams, Chief Marketing Officer at OpenTech Alliance. “Their investment in automation and access innovation reflects their strategic goal to build a high-performing platform, and our shared vision to make self storage simpler, safer, and more customer-focused.”

The INSOMNIAC SmartLock system allows renters to unlock their units via smartphone or keypad, eliminating the need for physical keys, fobs, or cards. Operators gain real-time insight into unit status and access events, and automated unit access management for new rentals and delinquent tenants, reducing tenant friction and improving property security while reducing manual staff tasks.

“The infrastructure decisions we make today will shape our operation for years to come. This partnership with OpenTech represents the next step in our strategy to modernise our operations and deliver the best possible experience to our customers,” said Simon DeGaris, StorHub Australia CEO. “OpenTech’s systems are reliable, secure, and scalable, allowing us to operate at maximum efficiency, outfit our facilities against competition and prepare for technology innovations to come.”

The facility’s build was completed by Regis Built with the petitions supplied by Storco. As part of their partnership with OpenTech, Storco now provides doors engineered for seamless SmartLock installation — simplifying deployment and ensuring consistent quality across new builds in Australia and New Zealand.

OpenTech representatives, including newly appointed Director of Operations for Australasia, Gavin Korey, a self storage operator with more than 20 years of industry experience, will exhibit at the SSAA’s SYD25 Self Storage Week in Sydney, 10–13 November. Operators interested in learning more about OpenTech’s technology, the StorHub installation, or future opportunities for smart facility automation can visit Stand #2 to connect with the team and see SmartLock technology in action.

With solutions now deployed in more than 13,000 facilities worldwide, OpenTech Alliance continues to empower operators to elevate tenant convenience, improve operational visibility, and future-proof their businesses through intelligent automation and technology investments.

Contact OpenTech Alliance to learn more about INSOMNIAC SmartLocks and self storage technology solutions across Australasia.

OpenTech Alliance, Inc.
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Phoenix, AZ USA
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About OpenTech Alliance, Inc.

OpenTech Alliance, Inc. is the leading PropTech provider in the self storage industry. The company's products and services include the INSOMNIAC® line of full-service kiosks, INSOMNIAC Live! call center solutions, INSOMNIAC CIA access control systems, INSOMNIAC SmartLock® electronic locks, INSOMNIAC SmartEye AI security monitoring and the StorageTreasures.com online storage auctions website. OpenTech solutions are designed to improve the customer experience, reduce operating costs and increase revenues for self storage facilities. OpenTech Alliance, the OpenTech logo and INSOMNIAC are trademarks of OpenTech Alliance, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.