The Security Integrator’s Summer Survival Guide: 4 Tips for Improving Access Control Installs
- ProdataKey
- Jun 2
- 3 min read
Summer is just around the corner, and here at ProdataKey (PDK), we know that this season introduces a unique blend of opportunities and challenges to security experts. Whether you're gearing up for a packed project schedule or looking to fine-tune your operations during the warmer months, preparation is key. We want to make sure that all of our installation partners are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and motivation to succeed. In this article, we’re sharing four pieces of advice that will help you and your security business find success in the summertime.
Tip #1: Have The Proper Supplies to Beat the Heat!
With the summer season comes long, sunny days that have the potential to complicate installs. Luckily, there are various precautions you can take to mitigate any discomfort from the heat and sun over the next few months. Since job sites can get so hot during this time of year, it's important for installers to stay hydrated, wear sun protection, take breaks, and bring any supplies that allow you to stay safe and healthy while you work.
Useful tools for installers in the summer are:
Portable fans
Cooling towels
Refillable water bottles
Sunscreen
Protective clothing
By being well-prepared for the summer heat, you can protect your health and ensure that your installs continue without an issue–no matter the weather.
Tip #2: Leverage the Off-Season for Streamlined Access Control Installs
In the upcoming summer months, there are some areas that will be experiencing a decrease in use. Schools and campuses, for example, are used less frequently in the summer months compared to the autumn, winter, and spring seasons. Additionally, as people embark on vacations, many businesses in areas with low rates of tourism experience a decrease in activity.
For businesses that experience a decrease in use over the summer season, this is the perfect time to focus on access control installs. By installing ProdataKey during a quieter time of the year, installers don’t need to work around busy, complex schedules and periods of time when a particular building will be occupied. Instead, by leveraging the off-season, security installers can pursue jobs in a streamlined, efficient manner.
Tip #3: Make Sure Admins and Access Control Technicians are Properly Trained
The mid-point of the year is a great time to reach out to your customers and your technicians and ensure that everyone is properly trained and familiar with PDK.io. Especially for end-users who make use of ProdataKey’s access control each and every day, it’s important to check in and make sure that system managers feel confident managing and monitoring their security.
Luckily, ProdataKey’s access control management software is an intuitive, user-friendly platform that anyone can be trained on in a matter of minutes. Additionally, PDK provides a variety of educational materials for installation partners and end-users–like our Access Control 101 course and a dedicated Knowledge Base–making it easier than ever to learn how to manage your access control.
Tip #4: Embrace Mobile-First Access Control Installs!
Summer is the time for vacation, meaning that many people are taking time away from their usual working and living spaces. The last thing that anyone wants on their vacation is stress about their security back home. Luckily, with ProdataKey’s mobile-first solution it’s easy to manage and monitor your access control from anywhere in the world.
Making sure that your customers are set up with an intuitive mobile-first system not only provides them with top-class security, but it gives them peace of mind as well. This proactive approach will allow you and your customers to navigate the summer travel season completely stress-free.
ProdataKey: Helping You Find Success in the Summer Season
As the summer season approaches, preparation is key–not just for rising temperatures, but for all the opportunities that this time of year brings to access control professionals. By acquiring the right tools and prioritizing health and safety, your installs can continue without a hitch. Furthermore, by utilizing this time of year to install and train users on PDK’s mobile-first access control, particularly in areas experiencing a decrease in use, you will set yourself and your customers up for success year-round. So get the proper gear, be proactive, and make this summer your most productive season yet!
