If you own multifamily real estate, you’ve already seen the effects of eCommerce — package pile-ups in entryways, mailrooms, and other common spaces. Package protection is quickly becoming a must-have amenity and future tenants will want to know how you can ensure the...
Updated May 2023 Porch Pirates have a new favorite place to shop — your front door. The convenience of online ordering and fast, free shipping keep the packages piling up on porches everywhere. And Americans are ordering more online than ever before. Even if you’ve...
First and foremost, I hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe during this difficult time. The Smiota team is closely monitoring news about the global spread of COVID-19, and we realize the impact the pandemic is having on everyone’s daily lives. Now more...
Updated March 19, 2020. Originally published March 11, 2019. Heavily-populated areas, particularly wealthy neighborhoods, are perfect targets for package thieves. Crooks often follow delivery trucks from house to house, snatching a bagful of boxes from a single...
Originally published in January 2018. Thieves have a new favorite place to shop – your front door. The convenience of online ordering and fast, free shipping keep the packages piling up on porches everywhere. Even if you’ve never had a package stolen before, the...