Open up to integrated SSO with
your library resources
OpenAthens is designed to interoperate with existing systems and support SAML software like Shibboleth, ADFS, Ping Federate and OKTA.
A librarian or knowledge manager oversees different library technologies. In organizations – large or small – efficiencies are gained and time and money saved when the systems work together. Connectivity is a core goal for OpenAthens and we have designed our platform to work simply and securely with existing software to remove unnecessary complications for IT teams and information professionals.
Hear what our customers sayKey Features
SAML Interoperability
Security Assertion Markup Language is an XML-based, open-standard data format for exchanging authentication and authorization data. In particular, between an identity provider and a service provider. If supporting software follows these standards, OpenAthens can build a relationship between either party to establish single sign-on. SAML expertise does not always exist within teams so OpenAthens is built to carry the responsibility of SAML management and maintenance.
‘Enterprise' single sign-on
If your organisation already maintains single sign-on across a range of internal and web-based applications, OpenAthens creates the bridge that extends this single sign-on experience to the full range of journals, websites and research applications your organization subscribes to. The need to maintain and synchronize duplicate databases of users is removed. Security permissions can be managed centrally and the need for constant updates are removed.
Specialist support and documentation
Every license is supplied with comprehensive documentation to help you install, configure and optimise your deployment for maximum effectiveness. We are on hand to help if you have questions or problems. We also run on and offline training sessions to help you make the most of the software and you can sleep well knowing that we offer dedicated support with 24/7 infrastructure monitoring.
Integrated Identity and Access Management
The growth of web based applications, mobility and the need for security and licence compliance has seen increasing use of IAM solutions. Large organisations are investing in software to manage business critical applications. OpenAthens is a powerful and flexible tool that integrates the world of knowledge management with existing systems. If you use ADFS, LDAP, SirsiDynix, PING Federate or other SAML systems we will open up your users to a wealth of information.
See OpenAthens in action
We regularly run open demo webinars for any IT professionals wishing to learn more about OpenAthens.
Sign up to demo webinarInformation Resources Specialist, Aston University
“The ease of use and flexibility of OpenAthens has been invaluable to Aston University in enabling us to transform the service we provide to students, staff and our partner institutions.”
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