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Datawatch Systems, Inc.

What is the biggest misconception about the industry?

 

All Cloud Access Control companies offer some level of managed services. Many new access control providers offer SaaS cloud manageable platforms, however few include trained technical support and their own 24×7×365 monitoring centers to handle initial set up and continual assistance with managing and modifying the system’s configuration. This technical support is what provides the end user admins (Property Managers, Engineering staff and Office Administrators) the time for the many other needs.


What is your biggest current challenge at work?

The biggest challenge has been navigation of the new normal due to COVID 19 and making sure all of our clients know we are here to help assist them in any way possible. In response to COVID 19, Datawatch Systems has developed a smart, effective, and simple Touchless Entry app for doors and elevators to help our clients move their organizations forward safely, as they begin reentering the workplace.

 What project is your company most proud of?

 

Where do I start? I am proud of all of our projects and the long lasting relationships we build with our clients. I am proud of our ability as a company to be able to develop and tailor our products specifically for our client’s needs. I am extremely proud of our team and the hard work and dedication everyone has for each other and our clients.

 

How does your ABC membership help your company?

 

We are just getting started, but are excited for the peer collaboration, networking, training and tons of industry knowledge in one place.

 

Tell us something no one in the industry knows about you.

 

I have a twin sister.

 

What did you want to be when you grew up? 

When I was very young I knew I wanted to work at Datawatch Systems. I can't remember a time that I didn't think about it. My grandfather was an entrepreneur and my father walked in his footsteps, and that relationship inspired me. I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to take the same path as the past two generations and I hope to be as successful as they have been.

What do you do for fun?

 

When I'm not working, I enjoy working out and spending my free time at the Chesapeake Bay with my girlfriend, my dog Cairo, family and friends.

 

What was your first job?

 

At 14, I started working at Datawatch Systems in the Inventory and Purchasing Department during summer breaks.

 

What is your favorite metro Washington hangout/restaurant?

 

There are so many great restaurants in our area, but one of my all time favorites
would have to be Pines of Rome in Bethesda, MD.

 

What do you look forward to each day? 

 

I look forward to working with our clients every day. One of the great aspects of my job is that today will be very different from tomorrow.  At Datawatch Systems we are always tasked with new and different needs for our clients and it is our job to tailor a system to meet and exceed their expectations. 

 

 

An industry leader in access control since 1981, Datawatch Systems is trusted by
building owners, property managers and tenants across the U.S. to help protect
their most valuable assets – property, employees, residents, and visitors – by
remotely monitoring nearly 130,000 doors using over 3,000,000 credentials. Clients
rely on Datawatch Systems’ portfolio of customized and integrated access control
and emergency management solutions and services to help provide 24×7×365
peace of mind.

 

 

Jonathan W. Peel
Sales Manager