ČETRTA POT successfully upgrades Access Control and Time & Attendance Systems at Otto Austria Group

Cross-border, complex, and fast.

Slovenian company ČETRTA POT successfully implemented a modern access control and time & attendance system for Otto Austria Group across three locations in two countries, in just two months – ensuring full compliance with top security system according to EN-60839-11-1 up to Grade 4 standard and seamless API integration.

A cross-border project, multiple locations, multilingual environments, and strict security standards – Slovenian company ČETRTA POT has successfully completed a comprehensive modernization of the access control and time management system for Otto Austria Group at tree of their key Austrian locations, two in Graz and one in Salzburg.

Strategic transition driven by relocation

As part of their move to new premises, Otto Austria Group made the strategic decision to replace their outdated access control system, which was no longer able to meet their operational, cost, and security requirements.

“We were working with a legacy system that no longer aligned with our expectations – technically, financially, or in terms of compliance with EN-60839-11-1 up to Grade 4 security standards. Staying locked into the old system would have meant long-term limitations. The relocation was the right moment to make a full transition,” explains Marko Puncer, Lead of IT Infrastructure at Otto Austria Group.

Slovenian expertise – international standards

Otto Austria Group selected ČETRTA POT as their technology partner.

“Their strong presence across facilities in Slovenia, along with references from international implementations, gave us confidence. Looking back, we can say with certainty – it was the right choice,” adds Puncer.

The new solution is based on a modular system with an open architecture, allowing for high adaptability and seamless integration. The previous “hub-and-spoke” model – where a single terminal controlled multiple access points – posed technical constraints. The new setup is flexible, modern, and fully integrated with Otto Austria Group’s existing infrastructure.

By the numbers: High complexity, fast execution

The project spanned two countries, three locations, three languages, and two time zones, and involved coordination across nine partner companies, multiple suppliers, and various internal IT departments.

Despite this complexity, implementation was impressively fast – only two months passed from contract signing to full deployment.

“ČETRTA POT’s team was highly engaged, solution-oriented, and flexible. Every single request – from custom API fields to a screen saver function – was implemented. Integration with our internal systems was smooth, which is not a given in cross-border IT environments,”
Puncer notes.

Key solution features:

• Advanced access control with centralized management
• Automated time tracking and absence management
• Seamless API integration with existing systems
• Full compliance with top security system according to EN-60839-11-1 up to Grade 4 standard
• Multi-language support (English, Slovenian)

International validation of Slovenian expertise

The Otto Austria Group project is a strong case that Slovenian tech know-how can successfully meet the demands of complex international environments. With this implementation, ČETRTA POT has reinforced its position as a reliable partner for digitizing access control and time management – even in highly regulated, multi-site setups.

“We gladly recommend ČETRTA POT to any organization looking for a strategic, technically mature, and responsive partner. Their solutions are more than just products – they are the result of understanding the complexity of each environment, its people, and operational needs,” concludes Puncer.

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