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.

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.

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.

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.