Etugate
Bridging Technology and Education: Etugate and LEGIC Redefine Campus Access
As technology rapidly transforms the educational landscape, Etugate emerges as a key player in enhancing campus security and convenience. Specializing in cutting-edge tech solutions for schools, Etugate ensures not just security but also a healthier, more connected student experience.
Overview
Seamless Integration Across Campuses
Operating within the GTS ALIVE group - active in 20 markets and issuing over 1.5 million ISIC cards annually - Etugate oversees the application of these cards on campuses worldwide. Recognizing the need for a high-end technology partner with a streamlined implementation process, Etugate joined forces with LEGIC to integrate their Trusted Services and mobile SDK into the LiveApp.
This collaboration has revolutionized the way students interact with their campus environment. Beyond accessing benefits and verifying their student status, students can now use the AliveApp to tap into a wide range of campus services, from canteen systems and copy machines to libraries and lockers.

Meeting Modern Expectations: The Mobile Transition
Today’s students demand mobility in every aspect of their lives, including identification. Etugate recognizes this trend, offering a mobile-enabled ecosystem that seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure - from front doors to canteens and printers. This approach ensures inclusivity for students who prefer traditional methods alongside those embracing full digitalization.
The upcoming academic year shows immediate interest from various schools launching even a mobile-only model. This trial will evaluate the feasibility of such a transition in what is often considered a conservative industry. Thousands of students are already unlocking doors with their phones daily, signalling a promising shift towards more mobile-centric solutions.
The Future of Campus Access
Looking ahead, Etugate remains at the forefront of innovation, exploring questions such as whether the future will be mobile-first, mobile-optional, or entirely app-driven. While the ultimate direction remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the days of “mobile-zero” are behind us. Both NFC- and BLE-enabled app experiences and wallet-based solutions hold unique value, suggesting they may coexist as part of a parallel ecosystem.
Etugate is also actively seeking new partnerships to expand its presence into additional markets. By collaborating with forward-thinking partners, the company aims to further enhance its solutions and drive innovation across the educational sector.
Etugate’s partnership with LEGIC exemplifies the potential of technology to enhance education, paving the way for smarter, safer, and more connected campuses worldwide.
The Solution: Innovation Through Etugate Cloud
Innovation Through Etugate Cloud
Central to this transformation is the Etugate Cloud, an advanced access and credentials management platform, complemented by physical access controllers supporting the OSDP protocol. Partnering with Elatec, Etugate incorporates LEGIC SM-6300 chip-enabled Secustos and TWN4 readers, celebrated for their transponder flexibility, OSDP compatibility, and sleek design. The Etugate Cloud is also enabled for seamless integration with hardware from other manufacturers, ensuring flexibility and scalability for diverse institutional needs. LEGIC Connect, a software service within the LEGIC Security Platform, provides a comprehensive suite of trusted services for secure, contactless mobile credentialing. Its integration into the Etugate Cloud enables seamless and scalable management of multifunctional digital credentials via smartphones. In combination with LEGIC-enabled readers and OSDP-compatible hardware, this solution enables a flexible, future-proof infrastructure that has made modern, mobile access control a reality at around 150 schools in the past year alone.
While some institutions introduced access control and attendance systems for the first time, others replaced outdated systems that no longer met their requirements.

“Using a mobile phone instead of a plastic card is, I believe, every student’s dream, as mobile phones are practically inseparable from them and are an integral part of their daily lives.”
Mgr. Josef Ležal, Secondary school, Prague
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