{"id":12066,"date":"2026-05-28T10:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtclocks.com\/?post_type=insights&p=12066"},"modified":"2026-05-28T10:25:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:25:33","slug":"how-our-collaboration-with-elatec-powers-smarter-time-and-attendance","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/gtclocks.com\/en-us\/insights\/how-our-collaboration-with-elatec-powers-smarter-time-and-attendance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Our Collaboration with ELATEC Powers Smarter Time and Attendance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you deploy a time and attendance terminal, you\u2019re making a long-term investment. The last thing you want is for that hardware to become obsolete because your organization\u2019s credentials have changed, or because you\u2019ve taken on a new site running a different card technology from your own.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a challenge GT Clocks has solved by collaborating with ELATEC, the global leader in multi-technology RFID readers, to integrate their reader technology into our GT series timeclocks.<\/p>\n

Why ELATEC?<\/span><\/h2>\n

GT Clocks has always built terminals designed to last. Our GT series devices are engineered for continuous use in demanding, high-traffic environments, and we expect them to still be working effectively years after installation. That means the components inside them need to meet the same standard.<\/p>\n

ELATEC\u2019s multi-technology readers are the benchmark in their field. Their TWN4 reader family supports more than 60 RFID transponder technologies simultaneously, covering legacy low-frequency (125 kHz) proximity cards right through to modern high-frequency (13.56 MHz) smart cards, NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy credentials. Their OEM modules are designed specifically for integration into third-party hardware, making them a natural fit for our GT terminals.<\/p>\n

Equally important is ELATEC\u2019s approach to software. Their readers are remotely configurable and updatable, which means a terminal can adapt to a new credential type in the field, without any physical intervention. That kind of longevity matters enormously to our customers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re always looking for technology partners who share our commitment to longevity and real-world reliability. ELATEC\u2019s multi-technology readers mean our customers aren\u2019t buying a terminal that works today and needs replacing the moment their credential strategy evolves. That flexibility is something our customers increasingly expect, and it\u2019s something we\u2019re proud to deliver.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u2014 David Hembery, Senior Product Manager, GT Clocks<\/strong><\/p>\n

What Does a Multi-Technology Reader Actually Do?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In a timeclock, the proximity reader is the component that identifies an employee when they present their card or fob. A standard reader is configured to recognize one card technology, so if your organization uses 125 kHz proximity cards, that\u2019s all it reads.<\/p>\n

A multi-technology reader removes that constraint entirely. Because ELATEC\u2019s reader can simultaneously support a wide range of protocols, a single GT timeclock installed on your shopfloor or at your site entrance can accept:<\/p>\n

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  • Legacy 125 kHz proximity cards\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • MIFARE Classic, DESFire and other 13.56 MHz smart card formats<\/li>\n
  • HID iClass and comparable secure credential technologies<\/li>\n
  • NFC-enabled smartphones, allowing contactless clocking via a mobile device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For organizations managing multiple sites, going through a card migration, or simply wanting to keep their options open, this makes a significant practical difference.<\/p>\n

    The Benefits for Your Business<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Protecting your hardware investment is the most immediate benefit. When your credential infrastructure changes, and for most organizations, it will at some point, your terminals don\u2019t need to change with it. The ELATEC reader adapts.<\/p>\n

    For multi-site businesses, this is particularly valuable. Different locations often run different card systems, the legacy of separate procurement decisions or acquisitions over the years. A GT Clocks timeclock with a multi-tech reader works across all of them, without any need to standardize credentials first.<\/p>\n

    There\u2019s also a growing case for touchless clocking. Whether driven by hygiene considerations or a move towards mobile-first working practices, NFC credential support means employees can punch in and out with their phone \u2013 a capability that\u2019s built in, not bolted on.<\/p>\n

    Finally, remote configurability simplifies life for IT and facilities teams. If a new credential protocol needs to be supported, it can be updated over-the-air via our GTConnect platform across a fleet of terminals, with no engineer visits required.<\/p>\n

    Available Across the GT Range<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The ELATEC multi-technology reader is available as an option across our timeclock range.<\/p>\n

    The GT4<\/strong>
    Our Linux-based timeclock designed for demanding environments, supports the multi-tech reader alongside its alphanumeric keypad and optional fingerprint biometric.<\/p>\n

    The GT8 & GT10<\/strong>
    Our Android-powered terminals with large color touchscreens, facial recognition and self-service HR functionality, also support the multi-tech reader option for organizations that want the broadest possible credential compatibility alongside advanced biometric clocking.<\/p>\n

    Whichever terminal best fits your environment, the multi-tech reader means your credential infrastructure is one less thing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    GT Clocks has collaborated with ELATEC, the global leader in multi-technology RFID readers, to bring broader credential compatibility to the GT series timeclock range, so your terminals adapt as your organization evolves, not the other way around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12067,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"sector":[],"content-type":[296],"content-author":[298],"class_list":["post-12066","insights","type-insights","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","content-type-products-services","content-author-simon-poole-anderson"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Our Collaboration with ELATEC Powers Smarter Time and Attendance | GT Clocks<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The 2026 Nucleus Research WFM Value Matrix is clear. 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