Organisations offering support to institutions to participate in the federation
The following federation members have informed JANET(UK) that they offer services in this area. JANET(UK) cannot comment on their quality or suitability, either in general or for any particular application. Members considering using a service must satisfy themselves, through discussions with the supplier, that it meets their particular requirements.
Any other organisations offering appropriate services who would like to be added to the list, please submit details to Rachel Freeman with the relevant information for the sections outlined below.
| Service | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| IAM Federated Ltd specialises in providing expert resource in the field of Federated Identity and Federated Access Management. Through our extensive associate network of the world's leading IDM professionals we can offer your project full time and interim resource solutions with a high level of expertise in your chosen solution. We offer developers, architects, Project and Programme management, requirement analysis and consultancy services to suit your project. Competitive pricing, responsive and experts in our field. Specialised in all of the major Identity and Access solutions and experts in SAML 1.0 – 2.0 & Shibboleth - Oracle, Sun, IBM, HP, RSA, CA and Ping Solutions. | Matt Allen07921 256773 |
| Identity ConnectsTM Federation uses a vendor independent approach which provides a complete Identity and Access Management suite. Our Identity Federation solutions enable trusted identity across partner, supplier and customer organisations and systems. Identity ConnectsTM Federation solutions are proven to: * Bridge segregated silos of identity systems to provide secure cross-boundary interactions. * Enable single sign-on across security domains. * Achieve closer relationships, improve customer service, accelerate execution of business partnerships and alliances; as well as reduce costs. Identity ConnectsTM from Enline plc has been used as a framework for successful Identity and Access Management projects for ten years, delivering business and user benefit, compliance and a sustainable solution to Identity and Access Management. | Email Enquiries 0844 800 1985 |
| OpenAthens is a framework of software and services that enables institutions to outsource their identity provision and provides supported membership of the UK Access Management Federation. It enables institutions to participate in the Federation while continuing to enjoy the support associated with the current Athens service. Engaging with Shibboleth-based federations through OpenAthens also allows seamless transition from your existing Athens service. OpenAthens is managed by Eduserv, a not-for-profit organisation supporting learning and research. | Email Technical enquiries 01225 474333All other enquiries 01225 474307 |
| Salford Software offers various services to institutions wishing to participate in the UK Access Management Federation. Salford Software has the technical expertise required to deploy the Shibboleth IdP software and additional services, such as the institutional audit and report if required. Salford Software has negotiated an agreement with the Federation, which enables those organisations wishing to outsource the whole project to nominate Salford Software to undertake the entire administration of the registration process and deployment of IdP. | Jason Ewbank0161 906 2233 |
| Synetrix specialises in managed service Identity and Access Management solutions for the education and the public sectors. Synetrix offers enterprise solutions, utilising both open source and Microsoft technologies, to deliver turnkey Identity solutions and true Single Sign-On from the desktop through to federated web resources. Synetrix is a Microsoft Gold partner and provides IDP and SP services to over 350,000 education users in the UK. Synetrix currently operates a Shibboleth 2.0 IDP for all learners in the East Midlands. | Jay Neale01782 338 206 |
| VLE Middleware is a set of support services from Kidderminster College. Our aim is to help you enhance and build learning in your institution through the use of a well-supported Virtual Learning Environment and Single Sign On for easy access to all available web materials. We will also give training and support to help you and your learners achieve your aims. We already support over 100,000 students throughout the UK. | Graham Mason or Rebecca Williams01562 744348 |
JISC have provided a briefing paper and detailed information on Third Party Federated Access Management Solutions Providers.