StorageDefender Inc., the pioneer of Smart Units-as-a-service, and CCStorage, a self-storage management software platform, today announced a software integration that brings StorageDefender’s unit-level monitoring, tenant subscriptions, and facility intelligence directly into the CCStorage platform. Family Heirloom Storage, a family-owned operator with 39 facilities across seven southeastern states, is the first operator to go live on the new integration.

DALLAS, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — StorageDefender Inc., the pioneer of Smart Units-as-a-service, and CCStorage, a self-storage management software platform, today announced a software integration that brings StorageDefender’s unit-level monitoring, tenant subscriptions, and facility intelligence directly into the CCStorage platform.

Operators running multiple systems increasingly expect them to share data rather than work in isolation. This integration enables Smart Unit enrollment and subscriptions to occur automatically inside CCStorage, while StorageDefender’s Web Management Portal continues to deliver deeper unit-level analytics and reporting.

Key Benefits of the Integration:

Contactless Move-Ins: Tenants move from an online rental to an active Smart Unit subscription automatically, with real-time unit status reflected inside CCStorage.Automated Subscription Management: Operators pre-configure, upgrade, downgrade, or cancel Smart Unit subscriptions from a single interface, eliminating duplicate data entry between systems.Real-Time Unit-Level Intelligence: Live subscription activity and occupancy data flow within CCStorage’s reporting, ensuring seamless data assimilation into business intelligence tools.

“Our customers kept bringing up StorageDefender, so we built this integration around what they were already asking for,” said Benjamin Shirey, CEO and Co-founder of CCStorage. “Operators are always looking for more revenue per unit, and this is one of the few integrations that delivers it directly.”

“When we scope an integration, the bar is simple: nothing changes for the tenant, and nothing gets added to the operator’s plate,” said Mark (MJ) Somers, Product Manager at StorageDefender. “With CCStorage, a Smart Unit subscription activates the moment a tenant completes an online rental, unit status updates in real time, and none of it requires a manager to log into a second system.”

Rolling Out Today with Family Heirloom Storage

Family Heirloom Storage, a family-owned operator with 39 facilities across seven southeastern states, is the first operator to go live on the new integration. The company has run StorageDefender Smart Units since April 2025 and has since transitioned its property management operations to CCStorage. A published case study by StorageDefender found that more than 8 in 10 Family Heirloom tenants rented units with the Smart Unit service, generating an additional $144 in annual revenue per enrolled unit. Family Heirloom expects to build on this now that the two systems work together.

“At Family Heirloom Storage, treating our customers like family means being thoughtful about both the service we provide and the technology we choose,” said Don Tyree, Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Family Heirloom Storage. “CCStorage supports our team’s day-to-day operations, and StorageDefender gives our customers added visibility and peace of mind through in-unit monitoring. Bringing those tools together is an exciting next step as we grow and continue taking care of the people who trust us to Store What Matters to them.”

To learn more about the integration, visit www.storage-defender.com or meet the StorageDefender team at Booth #1237 during the upcoming Self Storage Association 2026 Fall Conference on September 8–11, 2026, in Las Vegas.

About StorageDefender Inc.: StorageDefender is the pioneer and leading national service provider of Smart Units for self-storage owners and operators. Since creating the Smart Units-as-a-service category in 2019, StorageDefender has established the industry standard for unit-level monitoring with a patented, field-proven, service-oriented platform that enables operators to generate independent, high-margin recurring revenue. The platform includes Smart Units for individual tenant monitoring, Smart Zones for common area and facility-wide intelligence, and the Web Management Portal (WMP) for centralized operational visibility and control. StorageDefender’s fully independent system integrates with a broad ecosystem of PMS providers, works alongside an operator’s existing technology environment, and requires no specific gate access, making portfolio-wide standardization low-cost and easy to deploy. StorageDefender is a registered trademark of StorageDefender Inc. TeamOfDefender LLC is a subsidiary of StorageDefender Inc. (www.storage-defender.com)

About CCStorage: CCStorage is a modern self-storage management software platform built to help operators manage and grow their facilities. CCStorage delivers the core tools operators need, online rentals, autopay, tenant management, reporting, multi-location management, and payments, alongside an open integration ecosystem and responsive, US-based support that gives operators more control over the technology they run. (www.ccstorage.com)

About Family Heirloom Storage: Family Heirloom Storage is a growing, family-owned and operated self-storage operator with 39 facilities across seven states in the Southeast (TN, AL, GA, FL, MS, NC, and SC). Committed to delivering a superior, customer-centric experience, the company focuses on providing tenants with peace of mind, fair monthly pricing, and flexible solutions across Class A, B, and C assets. Utilizing a modern Hub and Spoke operational model, Family Heirloom Storage leverages advanced technology, including Smart Units powered by StorageDefender, to ensure high security and convenience for every customer. The company’s mission is to offer storage solutions that truly take care of the customer and their valuables: Our family helping your family with your storage needs! (www.familyheirloomstorage.com)

Media Contact

Brook Bland, StorageDefender Inc, 1 877-533-3363 2, marketing@storage-defender.com, http://www.storage-defender.com/

Matt Gross, CCStorage, 1 (814) 201-1297, marketing@ccstorage.com, http://www.ccstorage.com/

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