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The Forest at Duke is a prestigious continuing care retirement community located in Durham, North Carolina, with a mission to provide a caring, responsible community and enhance the lives of its residents. Established in 1994, this community offers a range of living and care options for seniors aged 55 and older, including independent living, skilled nursing, assisted living, dementia care, and memory support units. Understanding the importance of the safety and security of i

Multi-dwelling units (MDUs) present a unique set of challenges when it comes to access control. Property managers want systems that work with their software. Residents expect convenience without sacrificing security. And integrators are tasked with delivering all of it–often on tight timelines and with existing infrastructure. In this article, we’re sharing four field-tested tips to help make your next MDU project smoother, smarter, and more efficient. With these tips, you’ll

In today’s rapidly-evolving housing landscape, multi-dwelling units (MDUs) play an increasingly vital role in how people live. As urban populations rise and renting becomes more prevalent, these types of residences are not only becoming more common, but also more sophisticated in their design, amenities, and security needs. Protecting residents is a key objective for any manager of an MDU–and as a provider of cloud-based access control, ProdataKey (PDK) is equipped with solut

Managing a residential community is all about creating a seamless, secure, and connected living experience for everyone involved. As providers of cloud-based access control solutions, ProdataKey (PDK) is proud to create technologies that allow residents of any community to feel safe and sound. And through access control integrations, PDK makes it easy for installation partners to build effective management systems on top of that security. Zapier, one of ProdataKey’s newest i

Keeping track of an influx of visitors can pose a problem to even the most organized and sophisticated verticals. This is why ProdataKey (PDK) offers an efficient visitor management system through an integration with Savance, a provider of business automation and employee tracking solutions. Through this integration, visitor check-in, screening, and management can be easier than ever! What is a Visitor Management System? At its core, visitor management is about: “ensuring tha

Few things are more important than protecting where you live. Oxford Vista, a multi-dwelling unit located in Englewood, CO, just outside of Denver proper, recognized the need for an access control solution that enhances security and improves the overall resident and management experience. With 146 total units and various high-end amenities, the property sought a flexible, convenient solution to meet the modern needs of its residents. Partnering with ProSec Alarm, a Colorado-b

Managing an apartment complex or any other multi-dwelling unit is a demanding job that requires juggling a ton of responsibilities, from managing tenants to maintenance requests to rent collection. Without smart apartment software, these tasks can become overwhelming, leading to inefficiency, security risks, and unhappy residents. Let’s explore the challenges property managers face when managing an apartment complex manually and how a smart platform integrated with ProdataKey

In the world of security and access control, wireless lock technology has transformed the way systems are installed and managed, especially in applications where traditional wired locking solutions might be impractical or even impossible. Among the various wireless options available, Aperio wireless locksets from Assa Abbloy stand out for their real-time connectivity, simplified installation, and seamless integration with cloud access control systems like ProdataKey (PDK). Wh

In recent years, mobile credentials have taken the access control industry by storm, revolutionizing how we secure and manage entry to buildings and facilities. As we increasingly lean on our smartphones for everyday activities, mobile credentials offer big-time advantages, including boosted security, cost savings, and an improved user experience. This article explores a few verticals that stand to benefit the most from mobile credential technology: multi-family residences, s

Managing multi-dwelling units efficiently while elevating the resident experience is essential to attracting prospective tenants and keeping them. Properties are rapidly replacing traditional methods of resident management with imaginative solutions that integrate multiple intelligent technologies. ProdataKey (PDK) cloud access collaborates seamlessly with an exceptional lineup of smart apartment software to deliver future-ready solutions for property managers and residents a