Many companies confuse two different types of systems: attendance devices and access control systems. Both use fingerprint or facial recognition, but their purpose is completely different — choosing the wrong solution means spending budget on a device that doesn't solve your actual problem.
Time & Attendance
The goal here is accurately logging when an employee clocks in and out, and feeding that into payroll automatically. The ZKBio Time platform provides reports ready to export directly into your payroll system, and supports shifts and overtime.
Access Control
Here the purpose is purely security: who can enter which door, and when. Used for server rooms, warehouses, executive areas, or dividing large branches into permission zones, with a full audit trail for every entry.
How to choose the right device
- Number of employees and branches: determines device capacity and whether you need a centralized cloud system
- Recognition type: fingerprint, facial, or a hybrid for tough conditions (e.g. dirty hands)
- Payroll integration: make sure the device exports data compatible with your payroll system
- Large entrances: need a turnstile, not a standard attendance terminal
Bottom line
idiibi is a certified ZKTeco partner in Egypt — we provide consultation, genuine device supply, installation, software integration with your payroll or ERP, and ongoing maintenance.