Big Access Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by four incredible members of the ProdataKey team: Dallan Labrum, David Jones, Brad Baldwin, and Benji Bolick. Together, they talk all about how ProdataKey utilizes integrations to create the best access control solutions possible. How does PDK create integrations? Why do integrations create the best access cont...

Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by Tradd Kendrick from System Surveyor as they sit down for a conversation during the latest ProConnect Roadshow event.  System Surveyor is a powerful system design tool that provides a mobile-first approach to site walkthroughs and design. Using System Surveyor, PDK partners can increase efficiency, flexibility...

Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! Today, Brach is joined by ProdataKey’s Integrations Team Lead, David Jones, to talk about PDK’s integration with Microsoft Entra ID, formerly the Azure Active Directory.  Entra ID is a widely-used identity and access management solution that helps organizations to consolidate identity services into a single provider. Integrating this directory...

Welcome back to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by Cody Crossland from Blackwire Designs to have a conversation about automations. As a ProdataKey integration partner, Blackwire Designs offers the Control4 driver, a tool used to integrate a variety of innovative automations into a PDK access control system.  Blackwire Designs is a national wholesale dist...

Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This week, Brach is joined by two members of the PDK team, Jeromy Stokes and Dallan Labrum, to talk all about sensors! By integrating devices such as door position, motion, vapor, noise detection, or glass break sensors into your ProdataKey access control system, you can stay up-to-date with everything that is happening in your space.  Did you...

In this week’s episode, Brach was joined by a familiar face for the Big Access Podcast: MyDoorView’s co-founder, Jeff Santeramo. Sitting down for a conversation at the Phoenix ProConnect event, they talked all about the uses and benefits of video intercom systems. Video intercoms are a two-way communication device allowing visitors to be screened before they can enter a space. With video intercom...

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Welcome back to another amazing episode of The Big Access Podcast, thanks for following along! In this episode, Brach was joined by Cole Nebeker (Training and Events Manager), Jeromy Stokes (Tech Support Manager), Dallan Labrum (Exec VP of Sales), and Tim Baker (Director of Operations) to talk all about ProdataKey’s unique approaches to tech support!  ProdataKey offers a variety of tech support re...

Welcome back to another excellent episode of The Big Access Podcast, thanks for tuning in! This week Brach was joined by members of the PDK sales team, Dallan Labrum, Tanner Bengtzen, and Sean Blaisdell to talk all about system design!  PDK is all about supporting partner success. Part of that is by providing partners with the tools and resources they need to deliver the best solutions to their en...

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of The Big Access Podcast, thanks for tuning in! This week Brach was joined by PDK Regional Sales Director, Marshall Burton and Jared from Brownies Lock and Security, to talk all about the ProdataKey partner program! Initially, Brownies Lock was focused primarily on locksmithing, but over the last few years the company has seriously expanded its access con...

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of The Big Access Podcast, thanks for tuning in! In this episode, Brach was joined by Dallan, Marshall, and Benji Bolick aka The Door Dork! Exciting news… Benji just joined the ProdataKey outside sales team and will be covering the PNW Region!  In this episode, we talk all about PDK’s diverse hardware options, backwards/forwards compatibility, easy install...

Welcome back to another awesome episode of The Big Access Podcast. In this week’s episode, Brach was joined by members of PDK’s Integrations Team, Billy and TJ, to talk all about the Open API, integrations, and PDK’s overall approach to connecting with 3rd-party platforms! If you’re into software, get ready to nerd out!  PDK takes on a unique approach when it comes to building unified end-to-end s...

Welcome back to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This week, Brach and Marshall were joined by Daren Egan, Sales Manager at Peak Alarm! Peak Alarm is one of the Mountain West region’s most prominent integrators, SDM’s 2023 Dealer of the Year, and one of PDK’s strongest partners.  In this episode, they talk about the rise of Peak Alarm, recurring revenue streams, the companies’ marketing a...

Welcome back to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This week, we were joined by John Taschetta from Structured WNY to talk about why PDK is an excellent fit for warehouses and manufacturing facilities!  Warehouse and manufacturing spaces usually have wide open spaces, steel construction, high ceilings, and exterior spaces that need security— which can make installing access control a littl...

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We know this is a hot topic… access control for enterprise installations. Jose Saavedra, System Integration Designer/Engineer at Bravas, joins the Big Access Podcast to break it down and debunk some of the myths out there.  Bravas shares their insight with their experience working with a variety of security projects and end-user applications. Brach and Jose discuss what exactly enterprise means, h...

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Jake Voll and Chris Ray from SS&SI join the Big Access Podcast! The SS&SI Dealer Network is a value-added security and smart home products distributor, but like PDK, they go above and beyond just order taking and box moving.  This episode talks about personalized sales support, building customer relationships, setting yourself apart from the competition, and more.  Learn more about SS&...

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Winner, winner! ProdataKey was recently awarded Best Sales Support 2023 by ADI Global Distribution!  Garrett Savage, ADI Director of Category Strategy, and Tanner Bengtzen, PDK Distribution, join the Big Access Podcast to discuss partnership, company culture, and what it means to win this award.  Read more about this story: https://www.prodatakey.com/single-post/pdk-awarded-best-sales-support-by-a...

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