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Posted on October 31st, 2008 by admin and filed under Self Storage News |

Storage startup offers a path to private cloud - Infoworld
Cloud storage startup ParaScale is offering new software that it claims can turn a group of heterogeneous servers and storage arrays into a self-healing private cloud of storage. The software is a kind of middleware that can pool a number of file

Isilon installs ex-NetApp channel boss - Channel Register
Leonard Iventosch, the previous and abruptly departed head of NetApp global channel sales, has turned up at Isilon as VP for channel and OEM sales. No public reason was given for Inventosch’s exit from NetApp at the end of July. Three months later he

TMO Reports - Former Apple Team Raids the Mac Storage Industry - Mac Observer
A team of former Apple employees has formed a startup company to pick up where Apple left off with RAID 5 storage. Active Storage in Torrance, California is building and delivering XRAID, a powerful RAID 5 system especially designed for Macintosh

Startup offers a path to private cloud - TechWorld
Cloud storage startup ParaScale is offering new software that it claims can turn a group of heterogeneous servers and storage arrays into a self-healing private cloud of storage. The software is a kind of middleware that can pool a number of file

Chicago restaurant inspections - Chicago Tribune
Before heading out for food, check out how your favorite restaurant or food store fared when inspected by the Food Protection Division of the Chicago Department of Public Health. This database allows you to search by restaurant, street name or zip

Winter parking bans set to begin this weekend - Daily Mining Gazette
The weather may have been nice the last couple days, but that isn’t stopping local communities from putting their winter parking bans into effect, most of which begin Saturday morning at 2 a.m. Tony Bausano, president of the Village of Calumet, said

Encell Energy Storgage Corporation Seeks to Clarify Recent Media - Earthtimes
TORONTO, ONTARIO — 10/31/08 — Encell Energy Storage Corporation (”Encell”), a Capital Pool Company applying for listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, has become aware of statements made in the media that may have caused confusion about its

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Posted on October 26th, 2008 by admin and filed under Self Storage News |

TORONTO, ONTARIO — 10/20/08 — InStorage Real Estate Investment Trust (”InStorage” or the “REIT”) (TSX: IS.UN) today provided further comment in response to the unsolicited offer made by Canadian Storage Partners, ULC (”Partners ULC”) to acquire all More on mini storages

TORONTO - Self - storage facility operator InStorage REIT (TSX:IS.UN) has expressed doubts that a $91.1-million takeover offer by Canadian Storage Partners reflects the underlying value of the company. A special committee of InStorage’s board said More on mini storages

Brownsville Police are on the lookout for unknown individuals suspected of breaking into three self-storage warehouses and burglarizing nearly 70 units. The storage bandits began their spree on Oct. 6 at the Best Little Warehouse in Texas at 2825 More on mini storages

TORONTO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - InStorage Real Estate Investment Trust (IS_u.TO: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) maintained that a C$91-million hostile bid by Canadian Storage Partners was a “significant” discount to trading values prior to More on mini storages

The Advantages of Self Storage Units

Posted on October 25th, 2008 by admin and filed under Self Storage Articles |

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The need to store items in a place other than personal properties has been around for a very long time. However, a very good alternative to storing at home or at the office has emerged quite recently. We are talking about self storage units, which come with a series of benefits, and represent a far better alternative than all the traditional storage methods.

A self storage unit is the kind of store-it-yourself facility, where you have unrestricted access and can replace or remove stored goods at any time, without any additional fees. Many such storage units are conveniently located and have wide driveways for easy access. In fact, some self storage units can be easily accessed even with a tractor-trailer.

When it comes to safety and security, a self storage unit is once again the best option, as the access to these facilities is computer-controlled, and they have electronic and video surveillance.

A self storage unit is an excellent alternative to traditional storage, in terms of both cost-effectiveness and convenience. Some self storage providers offer an extremely varied choice of storage units, in terms of both size and location. Depending on your specific needs, you can choose the appropriate size for the storage unit you are about to rent. These units are available in a wide range of sizes, from closet-size units all the way to extra large one-car garage units, large enough to store, say, all the contents of a four-bedroom house or a large vehicle or boat. In some cases, you also benefit from professional on-site management. A manager will help you make the most appropriate choice of storage unit, as required by your specific needs, which eventually translates into cost-effectiveness. Climate-controlled storage units are also available in certain locations. If you have some particular demands for storage, you can always rent one of the cooled or heated storage units.

As far as restrictions go, self storage units are a far better solution due to the flexibility they provide. As compared to more traditional storage methods, self storage units come with considerably less restrictions regarding the kinds of goods that can be stored. With the convenience, easiness of access, and flexibility that self storage units have, more and more people are storing goods that they had not considered storing before. Although the benefits mentioned above represent a very strong selling point, you should know that most self storage providers do have their restrictions list, but these are usually limited to illegal or stolen goods, inflammable or combustible materials, perishable foods, combustible or inflammable materials, hazardous materials, and firearms. The list of restrictions varies from one storage unit to the next, so if you have any doubts about any of the goods you are about to store, you should consult the storage unit manager.

Additional information on self storage units can be found online. All it takes is that you perform a search on one of the main search engines and find self storage listings for your area. Once you have found such self storage listings, you can opt for the most convenient facility, in terms of location, easy access and cost-effectiveness.

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