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ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the major cloud access control platform built for mobile introduces PDK.io 2.0 which expands features, functionality, and scalability to support enterprise installations managed across multiple buildings and sites. PDK.io 2.0 features With version 2.0, doors connected to disparate PDK Cloud Nodes can be managed as a single customer system and credential holders can reside in a single database and be distributed across one or many locations. PDK.io 2.0 features the same simplicity and ease of use that has made ProdataKey’s mobile-first access control solution a favorite of dealers, technicians, and end-user customers.  Ease of use PDK delivered a solution that provides the scale we need, but they’ve done it with the same ease" “Our customers come in all sizes and typically have multiple physical locations,” said Kevin Link, Sr. Manager of Technical Services at Per Mar Security, a Net100 Dealer, who has tested a beta version of the PDK.io 2.0. He adds, “Not only has PDK delivered a solution that provides the scale we need, but they’ve done it with the same ease of use that our installers and customers love about PDK.”  Enhancements  Other enhancements improve the user experience by making system management, configuration, and maintenance faster and easier. They include:  System and Health: PDK.io 2.0 provides an at-a-glance view of how the entire system is functioning and a means to quickly dive deep into detailed information about specific devices, like their battery status, battery charging state, and electrical current levels. Any issues within the system automatically elevate to the top of the view. For example, if a device is disconnected, System and Health will report the last time it was seen and how long it will continue operating under PDK’s controller continuity feature. System and Health reinforce the powerful alerting and rules engine that notifies responsible parties when there’s a problem. Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting can occur more quickly, along with faster servicing and problem resolution.  Easy to troubleshoot The system health is a very cool feature which already helped determine why I was not getting any card reads" “The system health is a very cool feature which already helped determine why I was not getting any card reads. I also like how you can pull the vitals for each device,” said Spenser Howell, a ProdataKey installer at ProSec Security in Denver, adding “These improvements will make it even easier to troubleshoot systems.” Early Configuration: System setup can begin before installing PDK hardware. Dealers or administrators can import people, segment them into groups, and set global permissions like 24/7 access, M-F access, or specific days and shifts. They can also issue credentials. As soon as hardware is installed, users can begin using controlled doors. Furthermore, once a system is operational, it can be managed even when a part of the system is disconnected, giving insight into when the device was last seen.  Extended Management: Doug Fischer, Owner of Astro Security, says, “To maximise time, I used to install a PDK Cloud Node at my shop and invite my customers to help input their users and credentials. With PDK.io 2.0, I love that I can get the customers started without needing hardware.”  Continued Ease of Use: With PDK.io 2.0, we’ve preserved all the magic of our industry-pioneering, mobile-first platform" PDK.io 2.0 provides more intuitive access to features and a more seamless experience. For example, users can now quickly switch between viewing their devices within a list or on a floor plan.   “With PDK.io 2.0, we’ve preserved all the magic of our industry-pioneering, mobile-first platform while adding Enterprise functionality,” said Brad Baldwin, Vice President of Product at ProdataKey. Enterprise system management Brad Baldwin adds, “We’re deeply committed to ensuring PDK.io continues to be the easiest, most common-sense experience for end users, whether their systems support two doors or 2,000. With version 2.0, our dealers will find new opportunities to grow their businesses serving multi-site customers seeking enterprise system management.”  ISC East 2023 ProdataKey will release a public beta of PDK.io 2.0 for all installation partners on December 19, 2023. The Company plans the general availability release for January 23, 2024. Visitors to ISC East in NYC, November 15-16, can be among the first to see the new software at ProdataKey Booth 819. 

Per Mar Security Services, Davenport, Iowa, has crafted a highly effective and efficient outdoor asset protection solution for its customers in partnership with iDter Systems, San Mateo, California. Per Mar is deploying iDter’s Nio Guardians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and active intrusion detection to stop trespassing, theft and liability claims at construction and equipment sites. Intelligent video monitoring Theft and damage of heavy equipment continues to ramp up–the National Equipment Register reports that dealerships, work sites and storage facilities are the top three targeted locations for thieves. Per Mar partnered with iDter to ramp up protection for their construction and heavy equipment customers who require a solution to late-night trespassers who engage in theft and vandalism and create potential liability on project properties. Niō Guardians are integrated with cellular modems for their security rental programme Per Mar offers the construction industry a cost-effective rental solution that’s easily installed and connects quickly via cellular internet. In the Per Mar application, Niō Guardians are integrated with cellular modems for their security rental programme. These self-contained units are affixed on poles and stanchions in strategic areas of the construction site, powered by temporary runs of 120 VAC. Active deterrence actions Nicholas Luciano, Integrated Security Solutions Manager at Per Mar says the system detects and takes active deterrence actions to confront trespassers and thieves who target high-value machinery such as tractors, loaders and cranes as well as tools and materials stored in construction trailers.  “The system is highly effective in automatically deterring intruders and is easy to install,” says Luciano. “By integrating cellular with Niō Guardian, we can install three or four units in a matter of hours. It’s simple to relocate and includes live monitoring with the dispatch of either the police or our security guards.” Schedule of deterrence actions Most importantly, they receive notifications of an active event on their mobile device with a wide-angle Luciano says customers have total site visibility and intrusion detection with real-time notification to smartphones, email or other direct messaging.  “Construction superintendents can see what has happened at night and when people leave the premises. They can control the schedule of deterrence actions and other system settings. Most importantly, they receive notifications of an active event on their mobile device with a wide-angle view of the trespasser and the ability to talk to the person, dispatch authorities or initiate additional deterrence sequences.”  How iDter works iDter’s Niō Guardian and Protector technology features AI deep-learning and infrared night vision iDter’s Niō Guardian and Protector technology features AI deep-learning and infrared night vision. It detects in real-time and is proven to foil 98+% of intrusions within seconds and without delays or costs from human intervention. iDter products are fully NDAA compliant, ETL listed, FCC certified and carry an IP-65 environmental rating. Niō Guardian nodes are positioned around the protected premises to detect intrusion with a powerful high-resolution camera with a wide-angle lens, multiple motion detectors, omni-directional microphone and quad-core intelligence. Niō nodes deter with a rich set of immediate responses: the instantaneous illumination of 10,000 lumens of multi-directional LED floodlights, blinding strobes of red and blue LEDs, 120 dB piercing sirens, situation-appropriate voice-down warning messages and intimidating sound effects. Intrusion events Intrusion events are detected and immediately verified with video alert recordings sent to the user’s iPhone, Android or iPad. Events are monitored in real-time to ensure deterrence actions are successful, and if not, a video-verified alarm is sent for dispatch of authorities through 911 operators.