{"id":8059,"date":"2025-01-09T15:32:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T15:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/us\/industry-insights\/?p=8059"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:28:08","slug":"freeup-storage-announces-a-rollout-of-storeeases-virtual-technology-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/us\/industry-insights\/freeup-storage-announces-a-rollout-of-storeeases-virtual-technology-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"FreeUp Storage Announces a Rollout of StoreEase\u2019s Virtual Technology Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">We\u2019re excited to partner with FreeUp Storage, one of the industry\u2019s top operators, to advance a more efficient and customer-centric operational model. Every rental and service interaction counts. By delivering a consistent Virtual Manager\u00ae, extended office and phone hours, and enhanced customer service, this partnership will drive both revenue and customer experience. FreeUp Virtual Managers are leading the way in this transformative approach.\u201d &#8211; <strong>\u00a0Josh Boyd [CEO, StoreEase]<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-8061 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/us\/industry-insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/StoreEase_FreeUp.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"459\" \/><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">FreeUp Storage has announced a strategic partnership with StoreEase to integrate its cutting-edge Virtual Technology Platform across FreeUp\u2019s portfolio.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">FreeUp Storage received the first deployment of <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Virtual Counter\u00ae 3<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">, the newest breakthrough powered by StoreEase\u2019s patent-pending Virtual Management\u00ae Operating System (VMOS). <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Virtual Counter\u00ae 3 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">represents a cutting-edge evolution in property-level technology, featuring an innovative, patent-pending people detection system seamlessly integrated into the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Virtual Counter\u00ae 3<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">. This advanced system enhances operational efficiency by streamlining customer interactions and proactively alerting Virtual Managers to office activity, ensuring superior service and responsiveness.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\">\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">This partnership with StoreEase and the deployment of a virtual platform represents a significant milestone for FreeUp Storage,\u201d said Derrick Harris, VP of Operations at FreeUp Storage. \u201cOur goal is to simplify the storage rental process and make it as seamless and accessible as possible. By combining groundbreaking technology with our unwavering commitment to customer service, we\u2019re redefining convenience and efficiency in self-storage. We\u2019re thrilled about what this means for the future of our industry.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">StoreEase CEO Josh Boyd echoed this enthusiasm: \u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with FreeUp Storage, one of the industry\u2019s top operators, to advance a more efficient and customer-centric operational model. Every rental and service interaction counts. By delivering a consistent Virtual Manager\u00ae, extended office and phone hours, and enhanced customer service, this partnership will drive both revenue and customer experience. FreeUp Virtual Managers are leading the way in this transformative approach.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The rollout of the new virtual technology platform began in Q4 of 2024 and will continue into 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>About Free Up Storage:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">FreeUp Storage, a veteran-owned business, operates storage facilities in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Dedicated to serving communities, FreeUp offers affordable, secure, and convenient storage solutions designed to meet a variety of needs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>About StoreEase:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.storeease.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><u><b>StoreEase<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"> is a leading provider of innovative virtual technology solutions focused on empowering organizations to optimize their investments through greater operational efficiency. With a commitment to intentional innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction, StoreEase continues to develop cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that drive success for owners and operators across the self-storage industry.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re excited to partner with FreeUp Storage, one of the industry\u2019s top operators, to advance a more efficient and customer-centric operational model. Every rental and service interaction counts. By delivering a consistent Virtual Manager\u00ae, extended office and phone hours, and enhanced customer service, this partnership will drive both revenue and customer experience. FreeUp Virtual Managers are leading the way in this transformative approach.\u201d &#8211; \u00a0Josh Boyd [CEO, StoreEase] FreeUp Storage has announced a strategic partnership with StoreEase to integrate its cutting-edge Virtual Technology Platform across FreeUp\u2019s portfolio. 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