How self-storage software integrations improve operational performance. XPS Solutions 05/21/2026 How integrated technology and support teams are improving operational efficiency and tenant experience. Self-storage software has evolved far beyond facility management. Today's operators rely on connected platforms to support rentals, tenant communication, revenue management, reporting, and day-to-day operations. As portfolios grow and tenant expectations continue rising, the ability to connect technology, workflows, and support teams has become a critical driver of operational performance. Today's tenants expect immediate answers, seamless communication, mobile accessibility, and consistent service across every interaction. At the same time, operators are managing increasing operational complexity across rentals, collections, tenant support, revenue management, staffing, and multi-site oversight. The challenge is no longer simply having technology in place. The real challenge is ensuring the systems, workflows, and people behind the operation are connected well enough to create a consistent tenant experience. This growing demand for connected operations is exactly why integrations are becoming increasingly important across the self-storage industry. Recently, XPS Solutions announced a new integration with Monument, a modern self-storage software platform designed for high-performing operators. The integration focuses on helping self-storage owners and operators improve tenant engagement, rental responsiveness, and operational efficiency by creating a more connected operational ecosystem. By combining Monument's operational platform with XPS Solutions' live agent services, rental support, remote management, and tenant interaction workflows, operators gain a stronger connection between the technology they rely on and the experienced support teams helping tenants every day. This is where integrations are becoming one of the most important components of modern self-storage operations. The shift toward connected operational ecosystems. For years, many operators relied on disconnected systems and manual processes to manage facility operations. Leasing platforms, customer communication, payment systems, call handling, reporting, and operational workflows often existed independently from one another. That fragmentation creates operational friction. When systems are disconnected, teams spend more time switching between platforms, manually updating information, and resolving communication gaps. Prospective tenants experience slower responses. Existing tenants face inconsistent support. Managers become overloaded with administrative tasks instead of focusing on operational performance and customer relationships. Modern self-storage operators are increasingly looking for ways to centralize operations while improving responsiveness and scalability. Integrated technology ecosystems help solve these challenges by connecting software platforms, tenant communication tools, operational workflows, and support services into a more unified experience. Why tenant experience has become an operational priority. Tenant expectations have changed significantly over the last several years. Today's renters expect experiences similar to what they receive from other service industries: * Fast response times * Mobile-friendly rental experiences * Real-time communication * Simplified payment processes * Accurate information across every interaction * Consistency regardless of location or time of day In self-storage, many rental decisions happen quickly. Prospective tenants are often comparing multiple facilities at once while managing stressful life transitions like moving, downsizing, renovations, or business storage needs. If the rental experience feels slow, disconnected, or difficult, the lead often moves on immediately. This is why operational responsiveness directly impacts rental performance. Technology alone, however, is not always enough to solve the issue. The strongest operations combine connected software platforms with experienced support teams capable of delivering accurate, professional tenant interactions in real time. Where integrations create operational value. The most effective integrations do more than simply connect software systems. They improve how information flows throughout the operation. When operational platforms and tenant support services work together effectively, operators gain several advantages: * Faster response times to tenant and prospect inquiries * Improved visibility into facility activity * More consistent communication across locations * Reduced manual administrative work * Better lead capture and rental execution * Stronger operational scalability * Improved tenant satisfaction These efficiencies become increasingly important for operators managing multiple facilities or operating under lean on-site staffing models. Connected systems help ensure that tenants receive accurate support regardless of which channel they use to engage with the facility. How modern platforms are supporting operational efficiency. Modern self-storage software platforms are evolving well beyond basic facility management. Many now support: * Portfolio management * Revenue management * Workflow automation * Mobile first leasing * Automated follow-ups * Tenant communication tools * Analytics and reporting * Open integrations with third-party operational services This shift allows operators to create more connected operational environments that improve both internal efficiency and customer experience. The XPS Solutions and Monument integration reflects this larger industry shift toward centralized operations and connected workflows. By allowing tenant support teams and operational platforms to work more closely together, operators can reduce friction throughout the rental and service journey. For operators managing multiple locations, consistency becomes especially important. Connected systems help standardize communication, improve response accuracy, and create cleaner handoffs between technology and human support teams. Technology works best when it supports people. One of the biggest misconceptions in operational technology is that automation alone solves operational challenges. In reality, technology performs best when it strengthens human execution rather than replacing it entirely. Automation can improve speed, accessibility, and workflow consistency. But tenant experience still depends heavily on communication quality, empathy, problem-solving, and operational knowledge. This is especially important during: * Rental conversations * Payment assistance * Escalated tenant concerns * Facility-specific questions * Multi-step customer interactions There is a strong movement suggesting that successful self-storage operations are increasingly blending connected technology with trained support teams to create a stronger overall operational structure. This hybrid approach helps operators maintain efficiency without sacrificing the quality of the customer experience. The future of self-storage operations is connected. As operational expectations continue rising, disconnected systems and fragmented workflows become harder to sustain. Operators are looking for ways to simplify complexity while improving performance across the tenant journey. Connected operational ecosystems allow facilities to: * Capture more rental opportunities * Improve tenant communication * Reduce operational friction * Scale more efficiently * Create more consistent experiences across locations Connected technology is most effective when paired with the right operational support. Through our partnership with Monument, we're committed to helping self-storage operators simplify workflows, improve communication, and strengthen operational performance. Nicki Luna Nicki Luna is the Marketing Manager at XPS Solutions , where she leads B2B marketing initiatives focused on helping self-storage operators improve tenant experience, operational performance, and revenue growth. Her work includes editorial content development, thought leadership articles, PPC strategy, social media marketing, and ROI-focused performance analysis centered around modern self-storage operations.

Monument integrates facility management software with OpenTech's IoE ecosystem. Integration with the IoE platform, including INSOMNIAC(R) CIA, automates tenant access workflows and connects facility operations with portfolio-level insights. OpenTech Alliance today announced a new integration between its IoE (Internet of Everything) ecosystem and the Monument facility management platform. The integration connects tenant account activity with facility access control and keyless entry management, enabling operators to automate access policies, streamline operations, and gain deeper insights into tenant behavior across their portfolio. As self storage operators increasingly rely on automation and centralized oversight to manage growing portfolios, seamless connectivity between facility management platforms and facility technology infrastructure has become critical to operational efficiency. Unifying facility management and access control into one system. The integration connects Monument to OpenTech's IoE platform, which brings together facility technologies - including INSOMNIAC(R) CIA access control, INSOMNIAC SmartLock(R) electronic locks, INSOMNIAC SmartMotion(TM) tenant motion alerts, the INSOMNIAC OpenNet(TM) wireless mesh network, INSOMNIAC SmartEye AI security monitoring, and facility automation - into a unified operational ecosystem designed to improve visibility, operational efficiency and tenant revenue opportunities. Operators can now manage CIA access control functions directly within the Monument platform, including: * Opening and closing access points remotely * Ability to time openings * Configuring and managing tenant access schedules * Monitoring real-time access activity * Viewing integrated reporting that connects tenant accounts with facility access behavior Open APIs are transforming how self storage operators run their businesses. When access control, facility management, and other critical systems can communicate seamlessly, operators gain a unified view of their properties and eliminate the inefficiencies of managing disconnected platforms. The integration of CIA with Monument is a direct example of what becomes possible when systems are built to work together. Access policies update automatically, manual tasks are reduced, and staff can focus on what matters most; serving tenants and growing the business. Jon Loftin, Chief Product Officer of OpenTech Alliance A facility management software built to scale. Monument's platform was designed from the ground up to support multi-location self storage portfolios, providing centralized automation, portfolio-level analytics, and integrated operational workflows that help operators scale efficiently. Most integrations move data, but the best integrations remove work. By tightly integrating OpenTech CIA and Monument, access control automatically follows the tenant lifecycle through every interaction. Operators realize hands-free access policies, fewer manual interventions, and an improved tenant experience. And when access activity and tenant data are integrated, they reveal insights that drive real-world operating decisions. Gab Goncalves, Co-Founder and CEO at Monument Discover fully integrated access control and facility management software. Visit us and the Monument team during the Self Storage Association Spring Trade Show taking place March 18-20 in San Antonio, Texas to learn more about the integration and how you can leverage this new partnership to build more efficient workflows at your facility. About Monument. Monument is the modern software platform for high-performing self-storage operators. Built for large portfolios, Monument centralizes operations, revenue management, and automations in one system, backed by true accrual accounting and analytics that drive real decisions. An open API connects operators to the vendors they trust, and a white-glove Client Success team serves as an extension of their own organization. Monument delivers outcomes that grow NOI without increasing headcount. (https://monument.io/)