PDK + STRATIS: How PDK and STRATIS by Realpage Are Connecting Access Control Across Multifamily Properties
Today’s multifamily properties rely on an increasingly complex mix of technology. Access control, property management software, smart-building systems, and resident services all play a role in how a property operates, but these technologies do not always work together seamlessly. The integration between ProdataKey (PDK) and STRATIS by Realpage brings PDK access control into the Realpage Smart Building ecosystem. It helps multifamily properties connect unit-level and common-area access with broader building technology and resident services through a unified platform.
Unified Control with PDK and STRATIS
This partnership brings together two platforms with complementary strengths. PDK provides the access control foundation, while STRATIS serves as the primary system of record and connects that functionality with the wider building ecosystem. Together, the platforms help onsite teams manage roles, permissions, unlocks, visitor access, audits, and reporting through a single interface.
“PDK is a great fit with STRATIS because it’s cloud-native, retrofit-friendly, channel-friendly, and PDK equipment can be purchased at all major US low-voltage distributors,”
says Jacob Newman, Channel and Strategic Partnerships Director for STRATIS. “Not to mention the excellent support, and the fact that PDK is forward-looking and constantly innovating.” That combination is particularly relevant in the multifamily industry, where properties often need to modernize existing infrastructure without completely replacing it. A cloud-based, retrofit-friendly access control solution gives dealers flexibility in how they approach different properties and provides a practical foundation for connecting additional technology.
A New Opportunity for Dealers
For PDK partners, the integration creates an opportunity to expand the scope of their relationship with multifamily customers. Access control is often one piece of a much larger technology environment, and dealers who can help customers address more of that environment can become more valuable partners over time. “This integration really is a platform partnership,” Jacob remarks. “It’s going to increase the dealer’s wallet share, increase the profitability, and give dealers the opportunity to make customers stickier.”
The opportunity extends beyond the initial installation. By bringing STRATIS into conversations with existing PDK customers, dealers can introduce additional technology and services while continuing to serve as the customer’s primary technology partner. That creates a path to deeper relationships and additional recurring monthly revenue. The STRATIS team also plans to support dealers as they pursue these opportunities, including sales assistance, marketing collateral, and participation at industry events. That channel support can help dealers identify prospective properties, explain the value of the combined solution, and develop new pipelines without having to build all of those resources themselves.
A Simpler Experience for Property Managers and Residents
On the property management side, the integration addresses a different challenge: the amount of time and effort required to operate multiple disconnected systems. “Property management companies are always challenged to do more with less, which is why this integration is key,” Jacob says. “The integration is designed to help reduce administrative effort by centralizing resident and property management staff experiences.”
By bringing PDK access control into the broader Realpage Smart Building platform, property teams can reduce technology silos and manage more access-related workflows through a centralized view.
Residents benefit from that connected approach as well. Access control can be incorporated into the same digital experience residents use for other property-related functions, reducing the number of apps and processes they have to navigate. “With one app, the resident can go all the way from outside the building into their living room, they can pay their rent, they can issue visitor access, and more,” explains Jacob. “The entire resident experience is rolled up into one app.”
Building a More Connected Future with PDK and STRATIS
The PDK and STRATIS integration reflects a broader shift in multifamily technology: individual systems are increasingly expected to work together rather than function as isolated tools. For dealers, that creates an opportunity to provide more value beyond access control. For property teams, it can mean less operational complexity. And for residents, it can create a more consistent digital experience throughout the property.
By combining PDK’s cloud-based access control with the Realpage Smart Building platform, the integration gives multifamily properties a more unified way to manage access across both new and existing communities. It also creates a stronger foundation for connected operations and resident experiences.
ProdataKey (PDK) is a leading provider of cloud-based access control solutions, delivering secure, scalable, and innovative technologies for organizations across North America and beyond. The company’s PDK.io cloud platform and PDK Access mobile application provide centralized system management and control from virtually any web-connected device, enabling organizations to efficiently manage access, security, and operations across their facilities and portfolios.
With hundreds of thousands of active devices protecting millions of people around the world, PDK combines enterprise-grade security, reliability, and data privacy with an intuitive user experience. By unifying cloud-based management with innovative access control technology, PDK empowers organizations to modernize physical security, streamline operations, and confidently scale their access control infrastructure.
About Realpage, Inc.
For over 25 years, Realpage has improved the business of living for housing providers and residents. As the leading platform for AI-powered real estate operations, we connect property owners, operators, and residents at every stage of the rental journey. Realpage introduced the industry's first agentic AI workforce, which automates tasks and delivers actionable insights that empower property teams to improve living experiences. Through our LOFT platform and integrated services, Realpage provides residents with transparency, flexibility, and ease, helping them lease, live, and engage confidently. Backed by Thoma Bravo and with more than 8,500 employees worldwide, Realpage solutions help manage more than 24 million rental units around the globe.
