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ELATEC is defining the future of access control with RFID readers and mobile authentication technologies that work everywhere, for everything you need to access. From physical access control to digital access management, we’re unlocking the Smart City, Smart Building and Smart Office of tomorrow. Universal RFID readers provide fast, convenient user authentication and access for all the locations, equipment and systems users need. From data, servers and networks, to workstations, lockers, printers and meeting rooms. Plus, amenities and services like e-bikes, kiosks and vending machines. See the power of a universal access control system for organizations, system integrators and end users.

ELATEC ARTICLES

Allegion acquires ELATEC
June 18, 2025 / , ,

Allegion to acquire reader manufacturer ELATEC for $380 million

A significant acquisition in the security industry is set to impact the campus card space. On June 12, door access reader and mobile credential provider, Allegion, announced that it will acquire ELATEC for $380 million. Germany-based ELATEC manufactures door access readers,...
Elatec PKOC standard video
September 17, 2024 / , ,

Exploring the Public Key Open Credential Standard (PKOC) for cards and mobile ID

The Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) Standard – developed by the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) – is considered by many to be the future of secure credentials. CampusIDNews talked with ELATEC’s campus lead Rawldon Weekes about the specification and...
Phishing-resistant MFA
June 27, 2024 /

Phishing-Resistant Multifactor Authentication on Campus

Phishing-resistant multifactor authentication (MFA) can help colleges and universities protect sensitive data and reduce the risk of ransomware and other types of cyberattacks. For many higher education institutions, passwordless login can be achieved using the existing contactless cards or NFC...
ELATEC Secure Logon product review
June 6, 2024 / ,

Secure computer labs and faculty workstations with existing campus cards and mobile IDs

Eliminating usernames and passwords has positive security and convenience implications, and ELATEC’s Secure Logon solution helps campuses achieve the goal. Using your existing campus ID or mobile credential, users tap it on a reader to access shared computers and resources....
ELATED IDk Webinar
November 1, 2023 / , ,

Using USB readers to accept contactless and mobile IDs in unique use cases

In this episode of the IDk 15-minute webinar series, CampusIDNews Publisher Chris Corum is joined by Rawldon Weekes, Campus Lead for reader and software developer ELATEC. The discussion focuses on how campuses can solve for all those "other" one-off and...
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Cards and credentials address cybersecurity on campus

Because colleges and universities are high-value targets, campuses are extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks. Higher ed institutions hold valuable research, IP, and volumes of personal information on current and former students and staff. Ransomware is on the rise, and according to...
LEAF protocol ELATEC reader in elevator
February 2, 2023 / ,

LEAF on campus: An open standard for access control and identity management

ELATEC's Sean Houchin discusses a solution for campuses seeking an open alternative to traditional access control platforms: LEAF. LEAF is an open, interoperable platform that allows credential holders to use their LEAF ID card, key fob or smartphone to unlock...
ELATEC iLockerz

Campus smart locker system leveraging ELATEC NFC readers

A smart locker system from iLockerz is leveraging ELATEC readers to support the full range of campus credentials including NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy. The iLockerz solutions enables students to check out laptops and tablets on demand using a student...
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Transact partners with ELATEC for secure ID, print and copy reader

Transact has partnered with RFID, software and services provider, ELATEC, to provide a new, multi-technology card reader that is compatible with all Transact credentials. The company's TWN4 MultiTech NFC and RFID reader will now be available to Transact partnering campuses...
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