EDUCAUSE Joins Identity Management Federation: InCommon

Created by Colleen Luckett (EDUCAUSE) on November 4, 2009

EDUCAUSE announced today it has joined the InCommon Federation, the U.S. identity and access management federation. In an identity federation like InCommon, participating identity providers (such as colleges and universities) and resource providers (like EDUCAUSE) agree on a set of shared policies, processes, and technology standards. This greatly streamlines collaboration among multiple organizations because federation members agree on these policies and processes once, rather than each time they sign a contract with a new partner. Read more in the press release.

On a related note, kicking off Thursday's general session at EDUCAUSE 2009, we will recognize the field of federated identity management systems with the EDUCAUSE Catalyst Award. Please join us in recognizing this valuable contribution to the community.

Cancelled Thursday

It's an Enrollment World: How Technology Can Help
2:20-3:10 p.m.
Korbel Ballroom 4C/D

Live-Stream Select EDUCAUSE 2009 Sessions

If you or your colleagues were unable to make it this year, try live-streaming select sessions from the conference. (EDUCAUSE thanks Sonic Foundry for webcasting our sessions.)

Contribute to the EDUCAUSE 2009 Buzz

We want to hear from you! If you're tweeting the conference, please tag your tweets with the official conference hashtag, #EDUCAUSE09. If you're blogging, posting photos to Flickr, or uploading videos, please use EDUCAUSE09. You may see your name and quotation "in lights" in slide shows playing throughout the conference space, on the Twitter channel via our EDUCAUSE profile, or right here in this Conference Highlights blog space.

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Come visit us in EDUCAUSE Central. Speak with us about the many ways you can engage with EDUCAUSE and meet EDUCAUSE staff and leaders in the community. Check the easel boards just outside our space to find out who will be stopping by today.

Keep checking back here for news and updates!

Wireless networking support is available in the Korbel Ballroom and all street level areas of the conference, including the meeting rooms, EDUCAUSE Central, and Lobbies D and F; however, due to the architectural structure of the Wells Fargo Theatre, wireless will be unavailable in this space. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

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		EDUCAUSE Joins Identity Management Federation: InCommon Created by Colleen Luckett (EDUCAUSE) on November 4, 2009 EDUCAUSE announced today it has joined the InCommon Federation, the U.S. identity and access management federation. In an identity federation like InCommon, participating identity providers (such as colleges and universities) and resource providers (like EDUCAUSE) agree on a set of shared policies, processes, and technology standards. This greatly streamlines collaboration among multiple organizations because federation members agree on these policies and processes once, rather than each time they sign a contract with a new partner. Read more in the press release. On a related note, kicking off Thursday's general session at EDUCAUSE 2009, we will recognize the field of federated identity management systems with the EDUCAUSE Catalyst Award. Please join us in recognizing this valuable contribution to the community. **Cancelled Thursday** It's an Enrollment World: How Technology Can Help 2:20-3:10 p.m. Korbel Ballroom 4C/D Live-Stream Select EDUCAUSE 2009 Sessions If you or your colleagues were unable to make it this year, try live-streaming select sessions from the conference. (EDUCAUSE thanks Sonic Foundry for webcasting our sessions.) Contribute to the EDUCAUSE 2009 Buzz We want to hear from you! If you're tweeting the conference, please tag your tweets with the official conference hashtag, #EDUCAUSE09. If you're blogging, posting photos to Flickr, or uploading videos, please use EDUCAUSE09. You may see your name and quotation "in lights" in slide shows playing throughout the conference space, on the Twitter channel via our EDUCAUSE profile, or right here in this Conference Highlights blog space. Helpful Links Visit the technology FAQ for more information on internet connectivity, the location of computer kiosks, printing services, and more. View the conference program. Have an iPhone? Checked out our exciting new conference schedule app? Word on the street is it's working very well... upload it today! We have also added a static link to the top of the Conference Highlights page. For more information about nightlife, dining, and events in Denver, visit the Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau website. Learn more about high-altitude safety. EDUCAUSE Central Come visit us in EDUCAUSE Central. Speak with us about the many ways you can engage with EDUCAUSE and meet EDUCAUSE staff and leaders in the community. Check the easel boards just outside our space to find out who will be stopping by today. Keep checking back here for news and updates! Wireless networking support is available in the Korbel Ballroom and all street level areas of the conference, including the meeting rooms, EDUCAUSE Central, and Lobbies D and F; however, due to the architectural structure of the Wells Fargo Theatre, wireless will be unavailable in this space. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Blogs \| EDUCAUSE09 Colleen's blog Login or register to post comments 40 reads
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