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Storefriendly Introduces New Self-Service Storage System & IoT-Driven Smart Management — Enhanced Facilities to Meet Evolving Customer Needs

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – Storefriendly Self Storage Group has recently been honored with the prestigious “I&T Award (Hong Kong)” and “ESG Award (Hong Kong)” by the Self Storage Association Asia (SSAA). As an industry pioneer, the Group is the first to introduce a cutting-edge self-service storage system, including intelligent management solutions and AI-powered real-time customer support. The Group will soon celebrate the grand opening of its new flagship location, Storefriendly Tower (Peninsula West) in Lai Chi Kok, marking a milestone in its mission to deliver faster and higher-quality services to its customers.

Award-Winning Innovation: Cutting-edge Self-Service Storage System

Storefriendly’s innovative self-service storage solution earned the 2025 SSAA “I&T Award (Hong Kong)”, underscoring the Group’s relentless pursuit of innovation and its role in setting new standards for the industry. Embracing the digital era, Storefriendly has pioneered the integration of the O2O (Online-to-Offline) model to streamline the storage rental process. Customers can now select branches and unit sizes, complete payments, and confirm bookings online, all from their mobile devices or computers. Upon confirmation, a QR code is issued for seamless access to the selected branch, enabling a swift and user-friendly move-in process.

24/7 Security and IoT Monitoring for Enhanced Safety

Storefriendly’s physical locations are equipped with 24/7 security surveillance and automated environmental monitoring, powered by Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This system detects anomalies such as power surges or water leakage in real time, ensuring rapid response and optimal storage conditions. Coupled with a 24-hour customer support hotline, these features offer customers peace of mind when using the self-service storage units.

Hybrid AI + Human Customer Service for Faster & More Personalized Support

Customer service is another cornerstone of Storefriendly’s development strategy. After years of listening to customer feedback, the Group identified a need for faster and more in-depth support. By incorporating a smart AI-driven customer service system, Storefriendly now offers 24-hour assistance for basic inquiries and facility tour bookings. At the same time, the Group remains committed to providing personalized support through human agents during service hours, ensuring a premium and empathetic customer experience.

Full-Building Storage Tower Ecosystem Promoting Sustainability

In addition to offering comprehensive storage services, Storefriendly Tower locations, including the Lai Chi Kok branch, are equipped with solar systems and EV charging stations, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability. These green initiatives have earned the Group the “ESG Award (Hong Kong)”, recognizing its leadership in sustainable development within the storage industry.

Premium, Club-Level Facilities Unlock New Possibilities for Storage

As Hong Kong’s first full-building self storage ecosystem, Storefriendly Tower provides club-class storage experiences with added-value amenities that enrich the customer journey. These include but are not limited to:

  • Free on-site parking with complimentary EV charging
  • Bike repair station for cycling enthusiasts renting bike units
  • Tool stations on traditional storage floors to facilitate packing and transport
  • Dedicated workspaces for customers to handle personal tasks etc.

Specialized Storage: Wine Storage & Safety Box

Beyond conventional storage, Storefriendly is expanding into specialized and boutique storage solutions, such as climate-controlled wine cellars and on-demand safety boxes. The wine storage units are equipped with temperature and humidity control systems to preserve wine quality, while the smart safes offer high-security storage for valuables with real-time monitoring and secure access, meeting the diverse needs of modern customers.

Hashtag: #StoreFriendlyTower

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About Storefriendly Self Storage Group

Founded in 2002, Storefriendly Self Storage Group is one of Asia’s leading self storage brands, operating over 90 branches and 40,000 storage units across Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Taiwan. More than half of its branches are self-owned properties, strategically located with 24-hour smart access systems and robust security infrastructure. The Group is committed to providing safe and flexible storage solutions for both personal and business clients.

Storefriendly continues to invest in technology, including AI customer service, wine cellars, and smart safes, to enhance service quality and deliver an exceptional storage experience.

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SoéPay Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants to Accept Contactless Payments

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An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – SoéPay now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the「SoéPay – Tap to Pay」iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal is needed.

SoéPay – Tap to Pay

At checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options.
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.*
Tap to Pay on iPhone through SoéPay supports all major card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, and JCB, providing merchants with comprehensive payment acceptance.
SoéPay’s accelerated merchant onboarding process allows merchants to begin accepting contactless payments via iPhone (iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS) in as fast as 60 minutes once all requirements are met in two steps: (1) iOS app installation and (2) in-app KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
“We have rolled out Tap to Pay on iPhone for the first wave of merchant categories: taxi services, delivery, florists, pop-up shops, and personalized onsite service providers. We see merchants effortlessly using their iPhones to conveniently and securely accept contactless payments and believe these transformative benefits enhance both their efficiency and their brand image,” says Sam Or, Chief Revenue Officer of SoéPay.
Hong Kong businesses can also get special offers on devices and data plans when signing up for Tap to Pay on iPhone with Hong Kong Telecommunications through participating payment platforms.

For more information on SoéPay, please visit https://soepay.com

*Encrypted card numbers are temporarily stored on iPhone only for transactions made in Store and Forward mode.

Hashtag: #SPECTRATechnologies #SoéPay #TaptoPay #Payments #SoftPOS




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About SoéPay

SoéPay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPECTRA Technologies Holdings Company Limited and a comprehensive one-stop merchant payment solution
provider, offering not only multiple payment methods but also a globally PCI DSS-certified cloud-based merchant system, backed by an experienced customer service and technical support team to deliver reliable support services for merchants

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SoéPay Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants to Accept Contactless Payments

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An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – SoéPay now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the「SoéPay – Tap to Pay」iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal is needed.

SoéPay – Tap to Pay

At checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options.
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.*
Tap to Pay on iPhone through SoéPay supports all major card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, and JCB, providing merchants with comprehensive payment acceptance.
SoéPay’s accelerated merchant onboarding process allows merchants to begin accepting contactless payments via iPhone (iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS) in as fast as 60 minutes once all requirements are met in two steps: (1) iOS app installation and (2) in-app KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
“We have rolled out Tap to Pay on iPhone for the first wave of merchant categories: taxi services, delivery, florists, pop-up shops, and personalized onsite service providers. We see merchants effortlessly using their iPhones to conveniently and securely accept contactless payments and believe these transformative benefits enhance both their efficiency and their brand image,” says Sam Or, Chief Revenue Officer of SoéPay.
Hong Kong businesses can also get special offers on devices and data plans when signing up for Tap to Pay on iPhone with Hong Kong Telecommunications through participating payment platforms.

For more information on SoéPay, please visit https://soepay.com

*Encrypted card numbers are temporarily stored on iPhone only for transactions made in Store and Forward mode.

Hashtag: #SPECTRATechnologies #SoéPay #TaptoPay #Payments #SoftPOS




The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About SoéPay

SoéPay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPECTRA Technologies Holdings Company Limited and a comprehensive one-stop merchant payment solution
provider, offering not only multiple payment methods but also a globally PCI DSS-certified cloud-based merchant system, backed by an experienced customer service and technical support team to deliver reliable support services for merchants

Continue Reading

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SoéPay Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants to Accept Contactless Payments

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An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – SoéPay now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the「SoéPay – Tap to Pay」iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal is needed.

SoéPay – Tap to Pay

At checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options.
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.*
Tap to Pay on iPhone through SoéPay supports all major card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, and JCB, providing merchants with comprehensive payment acceptance.
SoéPay’s accelerated merchant onboarding process allows merchants to begin accepting contactless payments via iPhone (iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS) in as fast as 60 minutes once all requirements are met in two steps: (1) iOS app installation and (2) in-app KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
“We have rolled out Tap to Pay on iPhone for the first wave of merchant categories: taxi services, delivery, florists, pop-up shops, and personalized onsite service providers. We see merchants effortlessly using their iPhones to conveniently and securely accept contactless payments and believe these transformative benefits enhance both their efficiency and their brand image,” says Sam Or, Chief Revenue Officer of SoéPay.
Hong Kong businesses can also get special offers on devices and data plans when signing up for Tap to Pay on iPhone with Hong Kong Telecommunications through participating payment platforms.

For more information on SoéPay, please visit https://soepay.com

*Encrypted card numbers are temporarily stored on iPhone only for transactions made in Store and Forward mode.

Hashtag: #SPECTRATechnologies #SoéPay #TaptoPay #Payments #SoftPOS




The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About SoéPay

SoéPay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPECTRA Technologies Holdings Company Limited and a comprehensive one-stop merchant payment solution
provider, offering not only multiple payment methods but also a globally PCI DSS-certified cloud-based merchant system, backed by an experienced customer service and technical support team to deliver reliable support services for merchants

Continue Reading

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