Multivendor identity systems can work together, demo shows

Networking Technology Update This newsletter is sponsored by SolarWinds The Shortcut Guide to Network Management for the Mid-Market This guide outlines real-world technologies and processes to implement centralized management of your network infrastructure. Using the OSI FCAPS model as a framework, this eBook explains the critical components of fault, performance, configuration and security management, as well as network troubleshooting and diagnostics. Networking Technology Update, 07/04/07 Multivendor identity systems can work together, demo shows By John Fontana A unique demonstration showed user-centric identity software from major vendors, start-ups, one-woman projects and open source hackers all working in concert to replace passwords with validated identity-card access to Web-based resources. VoIP: Lessons from Early Adopters Experts say VoIP isnt a magic wand that will solve all of an organizations communications challenges right out of the box. Learn why VoIP may not produce expected savings and productivity gains, and other lessons from early adopters. Click Here to Watch The two-hour interoperability demonstration hosted at the annual Burton Group Catalyst conference was co-sponsored by the Open Source Identity System (OSIS), which is a working group within the Identity Commons project to unite the leaders of open source efforts around digital identity. The OSIS steering committee includes CA, Cordance, IBM, Microsoft, NetMesh, Novell, Nulli Secundus, Oracle, Parity Communications, Ping Identity, Sxip Identity and VeriSign. The demo’s intent was to show that emerging user-centric identity systems -- which put users in control of their own identity information -- can be federated and act as a universal identity mechanism for access to Web-based resources. This identity layer is commonly known as the “identity metasystem” a term coined by Microsoft identity architect Kim Cameron. But while the lofty goal of user-centric identity is still in the distance, Wednesday’s demonstration showed that it is obtainable. For more on this story, please click here.

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