Market leading ID ecosystems and added value programs

17
countries across
4 continents
1.3M+
active users
in our network
600+
partners
offering 3K offers
1.6k+
academic
institutions

Our mission is to create and offer high-quality, user-friendly ID ecosystems that provide added value to both consumers and businesses through unique market offerings.

Our businesses

The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) – Students will tell you that the ISIC makes their life significantly better, simpler and more enjoyable.

Our market reach allows the perfect opportunity to show the students who supports them during this part of their life. Creating that familiarity when the students need it and appreciate it the most, enables our partners to bond and create long lasting relationships with our student audience, well beyond the time when they complete their studies.

GTS Alive Group creates customised added value programs associated with our IDs in every country where we operate. These programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of our local customers. Additionally, we leverage our partnerships with international brands such as Samsung and Vodafone across all our markets.

The Alive App lies at the core of all our digital IDs, offering customers access to their cards wherever they go. It guides them to access our merchant network globally and consistently keeps them informed about new limited offers and competitions through notifications on their mobile devices. Paired with our verification systems, it offers high security and ensures instant verification of varying customer status, such as being a verified student.

As the verification of our IDs plays a crucial role in enabling our business partners to access accurate usage data and minimize the risk of fraud, we offer them multiple methods to verify our digital IDs. These verification options include using a dedicated merchant app, Alive Verify for scanning QR codes, integrating QR stickers that cardholders can scan through the Alive App, or employing an API service for online customers to validate ID authenticity. All of our these methods are secure and operate in real-time.

Targeted messages to the right customer groups is essential for all marketers. Alive Partners provides our business clients with the tools they need to manage their profiles within our ID ecosystems. Using data from our verification services, they can effectively target customer groups that are the most relevant. The process begins with understanding buyer behaviour through statistical dashboards and can expand to include various marketing channels such as notifications, email campaigns, and website branding.

As one of the the world's leading student ID issuance entities, we take pride in our custom-made systems, tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers and markets. These systems are not confined to our home countries but are utilized in 28 countries worldwide, stretching from Canada to Japan. They encompass a range of tools, including customer and partner databases, online ordering, card issuance, and marketing tools. At the core of all our digital products and services lies the Alive Platform ERP.

Our IDs find application in thousands of institutions, ranging from academic institutions to corporate partners. Among the key functionalities of our IDs is providing secure access to buildings, and thus, we offer our partners comprehensive hardware and software access solutions. These solutions encompass a variety of components, including readers, turnstiles, and cloud-based software that effectively manages all IDs and their associated permissions within the system. We refer to this comprehensive solution as 'Etugate,' which has already been successfully deployed in over 100 institutions.

ISIC Association Card Issuer
Tailor Made Added Value Programs
Alive App
Consumer Verification Systems
Targeted Communication
ERP ID Systems
Access Control Systems

Meet our people

Matt East
Group CEO
Radek Schich
Managing Director
Czech Republic
Jodie Kilian
Managing Director & Partner
New Zealand and Australia
Ulf Banser
Managing Director & Partner
Germany
Mihai Tapalaga
Managing Director & Partner
Romania
Stefan Elenkov
Managing Director & Partner
Bulgaria
Christophe Merer
Managing Director & Partner
Morocco, Cameroon and Niger
Michal Lezo
Managing Director & Partner
GCC region
Vaarun Sharma
Managing Director & Partner
India
Sossy Vega
Managing Director
Spain
Rizwan Qazi
Managing Director & Partner
Pakistan

Our commitment to improve the wellbeing of our users reaches  beyond the ID and value added programs. That’s why we have created a non-profit organisation designed to address mental health in the youth segment called Alive Cares.

Matthew John East
Chief Executive Officer

Values 
and beliefs we stand by

Innovation

We embrace a culture of continuous innovation, constantly pushing boundaries to develop cutting-edge ID management solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Customer-Centricity

We prioritize the needs and satisfaction of our customers, striving to provide them with user-friendly, intuitive, and value-added products and services that enhance their experience.​

Excellence

We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our business, from the quality of our products to the level of customer support and the reliability of our systems.

Security

We prioritize the security and privacy of our customers' information, implementing robust measures to protect their identities and data throughout the ID management process.

Collaboration

We foster strong partnerships and collaboration with our business partners, working together to create customized ID solutions that meet their specific requirements and help them achieve their goal

Adaptability

We recognize the dynamic nature of the ID management industry and stay adaptable to changes and emerging technologies, ensuring that our solutions remain relevant and effective in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Trust and Integrity

We operate with the utmost integrity, building trust with our customers, partners and employees through transparent practices, ethical conduct, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Empowered Workforce

We recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that values their expertise, encourages creativity, and promotes professional growth.​

How it all started

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2000

Formation of GTS ALIVE (established as CLEAR CARDS ltd.)
First financial co-branding (with Bank Austria in the Czech Republic)

2002

Launch of operations in Bulgaria and Romania.

2004

The oldest university in central Europe, 
Charles University, adopts ISIC as its student ID

2005

The high school project is launched with the 6 schools in the Czech Republic

2008

The the ERP system –  ALIVE Platform is established

2011

Entering into new markets Spain, India 
and Pakistan

2013

Commencing operations in the UAE

2014

Launching virtual mobile operator Studentfone within the Vodafone network

2015

Creating a tailor-made benefit program for MasterCard

2018

Reaching the milestone of 1 million IDs anually issued across GTS Alive Group

2021

Expansion to new markets in Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain
Entering into joint ventures for Australia, New Zealand, and Morocco.

2022

Entering into a joint venture for Germany and Austria.
ISIC Port / Etugate access system installed in the 100th school.

2023

Achieving collaboration with 1,500 schools in the Czech Republic.
Launching a proprietary digital suite, including the Alive App, Alive Partners, and AliveID.