OLS Connect is our cloud-native integration platform that links access control and CCTV systems directly to time and attendance, HR, payroll, and workforce management software. When an employee clocks in at site, OLS Connect automatically captures their punch data, updates staff records, and feeds verified attendance information directly into your ERP, WFM, HR, payroll, or business intelligence platform.
We support both API and flat file integrations, so the platform works with the systems you already run, including UKG, MHR, PayEscape and bespoke in-house platforms.
Your door readers double as clocking-in terminals. Every badge, fob or biometric scan is captured as a time and attendance record and sent directly to your workforce management, payroll, or business intelligence platform, helping organisations to analyse attendance patterns, site utilisation and operational trends to make better informed decisions. No separate clocking machines, no duplicate data entry, and no need to reconcile access logs with timesheets.
Our development team builds bespoke connections between your access control platform and third-party business software. We support open API integrations for real-time data exchange and automated flat file (CSV) transfers for legacy or on-premise systems that do not offer an API.
Your video surveillance and door access share a single management platform. With our access control software, you’re able to verify access events against camera footage, investigate access anomalies with visual evidence, and manage site security and workforce data from one dashboard.
OLS Connect is built for cloud-hosted, on-premise and hybrid environments. For organisations migrating from legacy infrastructure, we run hybrid configurations that maintain data flow to both old and new systems during the transition.
OLS Connect integrates access control and CCTV with a wide range of business systems. Each integration is configured to match your operational workflow, data format, and compliance requirements.
Our door readers capture clocking data automatically as employees enter and leave the building, recording shift times, overtime and flexi-time before sending the information directly to your T&A or workforce management platform. This creates a single integrated system that can replace standalone clocking machines. The same data also supports health and safety compliance. Managers can see exactly who is on site at any time, making evacuations and lone worker monitoring straightforward, all accessible from the cloud-based app, wherever you are.
Employee records synchronise between your HR system and access control platform in real time. Starters get door access automatically. Access permissions are revoked the moment an employee’s record is updated. Accurate clocking data feeds directly into payroll, eliminating timesheet disputes and manual reconciliation.
Pre-register visitors, issue temporary access credentials, track contractor hours on site, and maintain a live log of everyone in the building for fire safety and compliance.
Link access events to environmental controls. A booking on your scheduling platform can trigger door access, issue time-sensitive PINs, activate lighting and HVAC, and arm or disarm zones automatically.
Manage member access, monitor occupancy and track attendance through a single integrated system. By connecting with your booking platform, entry permissions and session tracking are automated, making it ideal for gyms, leisure centres, arenas and event venues.
Bring your CCTV and access control systems together on a single platform, allowing you to review footage alongside access events, verify who entered the building, and investigate incidents with a complete time-stamped audit trail.
For most businesses, time and attendance tracking still relies on standalone clocking machines or manual timesheets that operate independently from door access control. Staff badge in at the door, then clock in again at a separate terminal. Two systems record the same event. When the data does not match, a missed clock-in, a forgotten badge-out, someone has to investigate and correct it manually.
OLS Connect removes this disconnect by turning your existing access control readers into clocking-in points. When a member of staff uses their card, fob or biometric credential to enter the building, that event is simultaneously recorded as an access log and a time and attendance entry. The clocking data is then pushed to your workforce management platform in real time via API, or on a scheduled basis via automated flat file transfer.
What’s more, because attendance data comes directly from the access control system, payroll receives accurate, verified records that align physical entry events with reported working hours. HR teams spend less time chasing missing clock-ins or reconciling timesheets, while employees only need to use a single system. As the data originates directly from the door reader, a secure and auditable source, it is more reliable than self-reported time entries.
For organisations operating across multiple sites, OLS Connect consolidates attendance data from every location into a single feed, giving managers a unified view of workforce attendance across the business.
Talk to OLS about an integration designed around the systems you already use.
OLS Connect supports two integration methods, and most deployments use a combination of both.
Where supported, OLS Connect establishes secure API integrations that synchronise employee records, access permissions and attendance data in real time. This enables immediate data exchange between systems without the need for manual imports or scheduled file transfers.
For systems that rely on file-based data exchange, OLS Connect automates the generation, transfer and processing of flat files on a scheduled basis, keeping legacy or on-premise software synchronised without requiring changes to your existing IT infrastructure. Many payroll systems still import attendance data via CSV, and OLS Connect automates the entire process on a schedule that matches your payroll cycle.
Every integration is configured to your specific requirements. We map data fields, align update frequencies, configure exception handling and test each connection end to end before go-live. Once deployed, OLS Connect runs in the background with automated monitoring, flagging failed synchronisations or unexpected data before it reaches downstream systems.
OLS Connect supports cloud-hosted, on-premise and hybrid environments. For organisations migrating from legacy infrastructure, hybrid configurations can be maintained throughout the transition, ensuring data continues to flow to both old and new systems until the migration is complete.
Contact UsOLS Connect integrates access control and CCTV with a wide range of business systems. Each integration is configured to match your operational workflow, data format and compliance requirements.
Our door readers capture clocking data automatically as employees enter and leave the building, recording shift times, overtime and flexi-time before sending the information directly to your T&A or workforce management platform. This creates a single integrated system that can replace standalone clocking machines. The same data also supports health and safety compliance. Managers can see exactly who is on site at any time, making evacuations and lone worker monitoring straightforward, all accessible from the cloud-based app, wherever you are.
Employee records synchronise between your HR system and access control platform in real time. Starters get door access automatically. Access permissions are revoked the moment an employee’s record is updated. Accurate clocking data feeds directly into payroll, eliminating timesheet disputes and manual reconciliation.
Pre-register visitors, issue temporary access credentials, track contractor hours on site, and maintain a live log of everyone in the building for fire safety and compliance.
Link access events to environmental controls. A booking on your scheduling platform can trigger door access, issue time-sensitive PINs, activate lighting and HVAC, and arm or disarm zones automatically.
Manage member access, monitor occupancy and track attendance through a single integrated system. By connecting with your booking platform, entry permissions and session tracking are automated, making it ideal for gyms, leisure centres, arenas and event venues.
Bring your CCTV and access control systems together on a single platform, allowing you to review footage alongside access events, verify who entered the building, and investigate incidents with a complete time-stamped audit trail.
Education management systems can integrate access control with student records, timetables, and class registration. Students are automatically granted access to classrooms or facilities based on their schedules, eliminating manual check-ins. This connected system streamlines attendance tracking, improves campus security, and enhances the overall learning experience.
Booking platforms can integrate with access control, scheduling, and payment systems to automate facility management. Users book meeting rooms, pitches, and courts online, and access is granted automatically at the scheduled time—eliminating manual check-ins and improving efficiency. Attendance, usage, and payments are tracked in real time through a fully connected system.
Facility management solutions integrate systems like access control, energy usage, maintenance scheduling, and space optimisation into one intelligent platform. From automating lighting and climate control to tracking occupancy and triggering service requests, everything works together to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience across your entire facility.
Ticketing platforms can integrate with access control, scheduling, and payment systems to automate entry and streamline operations. Once a ticket is booked, access is granted automatically at the right time and location—eliminating manual check-ins and improving flow. Real-time tracking of attendance, usage, and revenue helps optimise facility performance, customer experience and occupancy management.
Arena and venue management solutions integrate access control, crowd monitoring, health and safety protocols, and capacity tracking into one intelligent system. Real-time data helps manage entry flow, monitor occupancy levels, and trigger alerts for overcrowding or safety breaches. Automated scheduling and access linked to ticketing ensures smooth operations, while integrated reporting supports compliance and event optimisation.
Parking platforms can integrate with gates, barriers, access control systems, and ANPR to automate entry and enhance security. Once a booking is confirmed, access is granted automatically—whether by number plate, face or badge, or triggering gate entry at the scheduled time. This seamless integration improves flow, reduces staffing needs, and ensures accurate tracking of attendance and facility usage.
Hot desk booking systems can integrate with access control, scheduling tools, and occupancy sensors to streamline workspace management. Employees book desks in advance, and access is automatically granted at the scheduled time. Real-time data on usage and availability helps optimise space, reduce admin tasks, and enhance the hybrid working experience.
CRM and ERP systems can integrate with access control, scheduling, finance, and resource management tools to create a unified operational platform. From managing customer interactions and sales pipelines to automating inventory, billing, and workforce coordination, this integration streamlines workflows, improves data accuracy, and enhances decision-making across the business.
VSS systems can integrate with access control, analytics platforms, and facility management tools to create a unified security and operational infrastructure. From real-time monitoring and incident detection to automated alerts, access verification, and forensic analysis, this integration enhances situational awareness, improves response times, and supports data-driven security decisions. By centralising video feeds, access logs, and event data, organisations can streamline security workflows, reduce manual oversight, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Increase security & efficiency
Fully customisable with your existing systems
Ongoing cost savings as less administration for multiple systems
Enhanced security as your data is always up to date
Works with both API & flat integrations
Monitor your premises remotely, from any device
Time and attendance integration connects your access control system with your workforce management or payroll software. When an employee uses their card, fob or biometric credential to enter the building, the access event is automatically recorded as a clocking entry and sent to your time and attendance platform, removing the need for separate clocking machines or manual timesheets.
OLS Connect is platform-agnostic, integrating with a wide range of HR, payroll and workforce management systems, including UKG, SAP, ADP and BrightHR. We support both real-time API integrations and scheduled flat file transfers for legacy platforms. If your software is not listed, our development team can build a bespoke integration to suit your existing environment.
In most cases, no. If your building already has access control door readers, OLS Connect can use them as clocking-in points, capturing each access event and automatically converting it into a time and attendance record. This removes the need for separate clocking machines while maintaining accurate attendance records.
Yes. OLS Connect supports cloud-hosted, on-premise and hybrid environments. For organisations running legacy software that cannot connect via API, automated flat file transfers keep systems synchronised without requiring changes to your existing infrastructure.
Your CCTV and access control systems operate through a single management platform, allowing you to view camera footage alongside door access events, verify who entered the building, and investigate incidents using a complete time-stamped audit trail. While many providers treat CCTV and access control as separate systems, OLS integrates them as standard.
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