Optimal IdM Announces Virtual Identity Server Integration with Microsoft Windows Identity Foundation

Dec. 7, 2009 - PRLog -- LAND O’LAKES, FL – Optimal IdM, LLC, a premier Microsoft ISV and Identity & Access (IDA) partner, today announced integration of their Virtual Identity Server™ (VIS), the .NET Virtual Directory, and Microsoft’s Windows Identity Foundation. The integration of the Virtual Identity Server with Microsoft’s Windows Identity Foundation enables organizations to rapidly deploy claims-aware applications and cloud services to users that reside in multiple backend data stores (ex Active Directory, eDirectory, SQL Server, Oracle, etc).   The Virtual Identity Server extends the functionality of Microsoft’s Windows Identity Foundation by supporting authentication and authorization based on authoritative information found across the enterprise.

Many organizations have multiple directories (such as Active Directory and eDirectory) and other data stores (such as SQL Server and Oracle) that contain users, groups and other authentication/authorization information within their environment.   In the past, in order to deploy claims-aware applications to all of these users, organizations were required to deploy multiple instances of the Active Directory Federation Services (i.e. Secure Token Service – STS).  Now, using a custom Secure Token Service which leverages the Virtual Identity Server, organizations can deploy one enterprise Secure Token Service with the Virtual Identity Server providing the a single real-time joined view of the multiple directories, forests and other data stores for authentication and authorization.

John Maring, Managing Partner of Optimal IdM, adds, "Our Virtual Identity Server’s integration with Microsoft’s Windows Identity Foundation simplifies our clients’ environments.  It allows for faster deployment of claims-based applications and could services.  In addition, the Virtual Identity Server’s built in support of dynamic and auto groups adds new, exciting authorization capabilities previous not available in Microsoft’s Windows Identity Foundation alone.  Combing the power of Microsoft’s Windows Identity Foundation and Optimal IdM’s Virtual Identity Server, clients are now finding themselves able to make the leap into ‘cloud based’ applications and services.  The clouds, and the stars, are now within their reach”.

For pricing and availability, contact sales@optimalidm.com  via email or access additional information on the web at http://www.optimalidm.com/products/VIS/WIF_Integration.aspx .

Virtual Identity Server- .NET LDAP Virtual Directory
Optimal IdM’s flagship product, the Virtual Identity Server (VIS) is a 100% Microsoft .NET LDAP virtual directory and is the only virtual directory certified on both Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008. The Virtual Identity Server is the fastest, most comprehensive LDAP virtual directory and LDAP proxy server available. VIS leverages your existing investment in Microsoft technology, extending it with increased functionality. The Virtual Identity Server provides applications with a single joined view of one multiple data stores. This enables LDAP applications to access data and users from multiple sources, such as Active Directory and SQL databases.

Optimal IdM, LLC, is a leading global provider of identity management software and consulting solutions.  Headquartered in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, Optimal IdM provides sales and services through regional offices across the United States and a growing network of resellers and distributors. Optimal IdM’s customers include Fortune 1000 companies, as well as, Federal, State and Local Government agencies in more than 12 countries on 4 continents. Founded in 2005, Optimal IdM is privately held and has been profitable in every quarter since inception.

Optimal IdM and Optimal IdM Software products or service names are trademarks of Optimal IdM and Optimal IdM Software.  All other trademarks belong to their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 Optimal IdM, LLC, All rights reserved.

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Optimal IdM, LLC, is a leading global provider of identity management consulting and software solutions. Optimal IdM provides sales and services through regional offices across the United States and a growing network of resellers and distributors.