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swivl data report: The rise of customer-centric automation

An examination of the dramatic rise in the use of technology and its effect on the Self Storage industry.

Press Release

swivl Releases their latest industry report: The State of Technology in Self Storage

Available for free on the swivl website, the report provides valuable insights into the top trends impacting the self storage industry. It is based on their unique data insights drawn from customer feedback and over 2 million customer conversations dated back to 2022 from over 3,000 swivl-powered facilities.

Podcast

Episode 16: 2023 Recap - Generative AI and ChatGPT | Self Storage Lab

On November 30th, chatGPT celebrates its first anniversary. This past year has been brimming with remarkable advancements in AI, prompting us to take a nostalgic stroll down memory lane. Let's delve into some of the most captivating breakthroughs, occasional setbacks, and the profound impact this technology will have.

Podcast

Episode 15: AI Guidelines & Regulation | Self Storage Lab

At the end of October, the Biden Administration released a sweeping order on artificial intelligence with the goal of promoting the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence.” In today’s podcast, we nerd out on the key points of the executive order, the winners and lowers of the new guidelines, and dive into how it affects the technology landscape as it relates to the Self Storage industry. Enjoy!

Facility Automation

How To Run A Self-Storage Business (Using AI Tools)

To stay competitive and meet tenant expectations, many operators are having to rethink how they run their self-storage businesses. As self-storage facilities embrace AI-powered tools and solutions to accelerate customer service and provide tenants with streamlined experiences, customer expectations are only rising.

Self Storage

12 Best Self-Storage Software Companies For Facility Operators

While the self-storage business is booming, so is the self-storage software market! Self-storage software is typically software that is designed as a solution to automate self-storage facilities and their operations.

Press Release

swivl Integrates Conversational AI Platform with Storage Commander

swivl, the leading conversational AI platform in Self Storage, is pleased to announce a new technology partnership with Storage Commander, a leader in cloud-based property management software for storage operations of all sizes. 

Podcast

Episode 14: QR Codes - What are they and how do I use them in Self Storage? | Self Storage Lab

In today's episode, we'll be discussing QR Codes, these black and white -like codes you often see in Restaurants nowadays. We will dive into the remarkable resurgence of QR codes in the wake of the pandemic, examining how this technology is being utilized in various fields, and explore the unique challenges and opportunities it presents for self storage operators.

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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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