We're pleased to announce that StoneWyck is now a certified ProDataKey (PDK) installer. But rather than just make an announcement, we want to explain what that actually means for you — because if you're evaluating access control for your facility, the difference between a certified installer and a general contractor who "does access control too" shows up in ways that cost you money later.

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What Is PDK?

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ProDataKey builds cloud-managed access control systems. In plain terms: the doors, readers, and credentials at your facility are managed through a secure cloud platform instead of a server sitting in a closet somewhere on-site.

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That architecture matters more than it sounds like it should. Traditional access control systems require a dedicated on-premise server which means you're also signing up for server maintenance, software updates, backup management, and the eventual day that hardware fails and takes your door schedules with it. With PDK, there's no server to babysit. Your system is managed from a browser or mobile app, updates happen automatically, and adding a door or a new employee credential takes minutes instead of a service call.

For the organizations we work with most  city governments, school districts, healthcare facilities, and multi-site commercial operations that translates to lower total cost of ownership and fewer 2 a.m. phone calls.

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What Does "Certified Installer" Actually Mean?

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Anyone can buy access control hardware. Certification means the manufacturer has trained and verified that the installer knows how to deploy their system correctly network configuration, controller setup, credential management, security hardening, and the platform-specific details that separate a clean installation from one that limps along.

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Here's why that matters in practice:

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Your warranty and support stand on solid ground. Manufacturer support is dramatically smoother when the system was installed by someone they've certified. Configuration issues get resolved instead of finger-pointed.

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The system is set up securely from day one. Cloud-managed access control is only as secure as its configuration. Certified installation means proper network segmentation, correctly provisioned credentials, and firmware that's current not defaults left in place because the installer didn't know better.

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Takeovers and expansions go smoothly. A significant portion of our access control work involves taking over or expanding existing PDK deployments facilities where the original installer is gone or the relationship soured. Certification means we can step into an existing system, audit it properly, and expand it without starting over.

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Who Is PDK a Good Fit For?

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We recommend PDK most often for:

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Municipalities and government facilities. City halls, courthouses, police departments, and public works buildings often span multiple sites with staff who need different access at different locations. PDK handles multi-site management from a single dashboard, and its hardware meets the compliance requirements government buyers care about.

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Schools and districts. Lockdown capability, scheduled door states that follow the school calendar, and simple credential management for high-turnover environments.

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Commercial and healthcare facilities. Mobile credentials, audit trails for compliance, and integration with video surveillance so an access event and the camera footage of it live in one investigation.

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What This Means Going Forward

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PDK certification joins our existing lineup of manufacturer partnerships built around a simple standard: NDAA-compliant, commercial-grade hardware backed by installers who actually know the platform. Combined with our video surveillance, managed IT, and communications services, it means Oklahoma organizations can get access control from a local partner who designs it, installs it, and answers the phone afterward.

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If you're planning an access control project new construction, a takeover of an aging system, or an expansion across multiple sites we'd be glad to take a look. We'll give you an honest assessment of what makes sense for your facility, whether that's PDK or something else.

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StoneWyck LLC | Tulsa, Oklahoma | ODOL License #AC441208 Reliability, Set in Stone.

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