From MWD: "I've mentioned on numerous occassions the significant amount of very important collaboration that is going on in the world of identity management (here's just one example), exemplified most recently with the announcement of Microsoft's open specifications promise, driven in no small part by Microsoft's chief identity architect Kim Cameron. Whilst this collaboration is obviously essential if the promise of interoperable identity solutions - within and across organisational boundaries - is to be realised it can all seem somewhat intangible (particularly if you're not party to the discussions). Similarly, although technology demonstrations such as this from Ping Identity showing interoperable federation help to make things a little more real, there's nothing like trying it out yourself. [...]"

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