Your access control system is the key structure in place to secure your life and property. With a system that plays such an essential role in your life, it’s important to know how to make it as effective as possible. In this article, we’re going over some tips and tricks to make sure that every ProdataKey (PDK) user knows how to get the most out of their access control system.
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Know What You Want With Your Access System
An essential part of installing and using an access control system is knowing your “why.” Why do you want an access control system? What are you hoping to achieve with it? “It’s really important for a user to know what they want out of their system, and for them to communicate that with their dealer,” says Jeromy Stokes, PDK’s Technical Support Manager. He continues,
“You should always take a step back and ask, what is my main objective in having an access control system?”
"You should always take a step back and ask, what is my main objective in having an access control system?"
Jeromy Stokes - PDK's Technical Support Manager
For some people, their ideal access control system may look relatively simple, involving just a few secured doors and one type of credential. For others, their system could be far more complex, involving various integrations, credential types, schedules, rules, and more. If you identify your specific security concerns and the exact ways you want to tackle them, you will be able to shape your access control into the optimal system, designed to address your specific needs.
Stay Informed on Developments from Your Access Control Provider
In order to know exactly what you want to get out of your access control system, it’s helpful to know what you can get out of your system first. Being well-informed about solutions that a provider like ProdataKey offers can open users’ eyes to various technologies and tools that may shape what they envision their system to be. ProdataKey is committed to keeping dealers and users informed about everything that can be achieved through intuitive cloud-based access control solutions. That’s why PDK produces a plethora of educational content–like this article!
Looking at the ProdataKey blog, you will find various articles that share helpful tips and tricks, like “The 5 Most Important Alarm Sensors to Integrate Into Your Access Control System”. These resources teach you all about important tools like a door position sensor (DPS), which Jeromy insists every access system should have: “Without it, you just have a really fancy key and lock system. You can tell if the lock's locked, but you don't know if the door's open.” On the ProdataKey blog, you can find advice on topics ranging from surveillance systems to time-saving strategies and daily access management. By staying informed on all that you can achieve with PDK access control, you’re destined to get the most out of your own system.
Rely On Your Security Dealers
ProdataKey is a company built on partner fanaticism, and we encourage all of our dealer partners to treat their own customers with that same level of enthusiasm. Because of that, every end-user can rely on their dealer for the best service and knowledge possible. Sean Blaisdell, PDK’s Inside Sales Manager, explains how dealers can set up their customers for success: “I think it's important for them to walk customers through the basics–adding people, adding rules to people, adding rules to groups. And then the stuff that might be a little bit more complex, like setting up events for push notifications, they can set those up on behalf of their customers.” By communicating with and relying on your security dealer, you can work together to create and maintain the best system possible for your specific needs. And if you run into roadblocks along the way, a helping hand is always right there for you.
Use Mobile Credentials In Your Access System
Lastly, as a provider of mobile-first access solutions, your experience with ProdataKey can be elevated by utilizing Bluetooth and mobile credentials. As a newer technology, mobile credentials are not as commonly used as physical credentials, but they are rapidly gaining traction.
Mobile credentials allow you to open doors using your personal mobile device, by either scanning at a reader or utilizing an in-application push to open feature. These credentials can be assigned, updated, and revoked remotely, saving system managers considerable time and expenses. And with PDK, you can assign an unlimited amount of mobile credentials, making it easier than ever to keep up with the demands of a growing business. By utilizing this credential type in your access control system, you can maximize your productivity and eliminate unnecessary physical credential costs.
Making the Most of Your Access Control System
By dedicating time to understanding your access control needs, staying up-to-date on the newest innovations, utilizing mobile credentials, and relying on the expertise of your dealer, you are giving yourself all the necessary tools to get the most out of your PDK system. And as a structure that keeps your life and property safe, making that system as strong as possible is a necessity.
