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Intel Joins Liberty Alliance Project to Advance Identity Management Standards

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Intel Corporation has joined the Liberty Alliance Project as a sponsor member and participating company on the Alliance's Management Board. This move aims to accelerate the development of open federated identity standards and business tools for implementing identity-based services. Intel joins over 150 companies, non-profit, and government organizations in the Liberty Alliance Project, which seeks to establish a common standard for federated network identity. This collaboration is expected to enhance security, reduce IT costs, and enable new business opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel has joined the Liberty Alliance Project as a sponsor member and participating company on the Management Board.
  • The Liberty Alliance Project aims to develop an open standard for federated network identity that supports all current and emerging network devices.
  • Intel sees authentication and identity management as critical to the success of new computer and communications usages.
  • As a member, Intel will assist in the creation and recommendation of future specifications and business tools in the area of federated identity.
  • Intel's membership will provide access to the Liberty Alliance membership to drive the use of e-commerce, personalized data services, and web-based services.
  • The Liberty Alliance has over 150 members from around the world, including commercial and non-commercial organizations.

Statistics:

  • The Liberty Alliance Project has over 150 members from around the world.
  • Intel is one of 15 companies responsible for overall governance and operations of the Liberty Alliance.
  • Intel's membership status will enable collaboration with the Liberty Alliance membership to drive the use of e-commerce, personalized data services, and web-based services.

Sources:

  • http://www.intel.com/pressroom
  • http://www.projectliberty.org/
  • PRNewswire press release, "Intel Joins Liberty Alliance Project to Advance Identity Management Standards", March 18.

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