Jason Rouault

E-business initiatives - such as enterprise, B2B, and B2C applications - typically reach throughout and beyond an enterprise, requiring users to move across networks, applications, and security domains. To be effective, this movement must be transparent to the user. Consider what's involved in this: a single identity with one registration process and one login procedure. Not easy, considering hundreds, thousands or even millions of users require access to a growing number of applications which may or may not be under the direct control of the enterprise. A single organization cannot effectively manage or control an e-business initiative from beginning to end, especially when multiple partners are involved. Even within the enterprise, different business units often manage... (more)