Hitachi ID Systems to present webinar on best practices approach to identity management: program vs. project

Free webinar will outline why an IAM system should be managed as a long-term program rather than as discrete projects

CALGARY, Canada, May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - As a leading vendor of identity and access-management systems, Hitachi ID Systems has deep expertise on the specific challenges institutions face in meeting their IAM requirements. A core concern that organizations face when considering IAM deployment is whether to approach implementation as a variety of discrete projects or an integrated long term-program. With a customer list that boasts more than 900 organizations worldwide in a variety of industries, representing over 11 million licensed users of its IAM systems, the company is a strong proponent of a long term, integrated program-based, rather than project-based, approach. In an upcoming webinar, Hitachi ID will present  attendees with the rationale for this approach.

On Thursday, May 26 at 1pm ET, Idan Shoham, CTO, Hitachi ID Systems, will lead a discussion covering where IAM fits in an organization, why it should be permanently staffed, and how to develop a business case to fund a long-running program.

"At Hitachi ID Systems, we encourage our customers to think of their IAM system as a cohesive program, not a project," said Idan Shoham, CTO and cofounder. "They may well have an initial deployment project but, as soon as that's done, they will start their second-phase implementation, then the third-phase, and so on. A successful IAM system is a living process, with new features, integrations, business processes and versions being implemented along the way."

To register for this hour-long webinar, visit http://hitachi-id.com/webinars/webinarform-iam-project-program-001.html

About Hitachi ID Systems, Inc.

Hitachi ID Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of identity management solutions. Hitachi ID Management Suite has been licensed by hundreds of mid- to large-sized organizations worldwide. Hitachi ID Systems' solutions enable organizations to effectively manage every aspect of the user lifecycle. Hitachi ID Management Suite includes Identity Manager, Password Manager and Privileged Access Manager. Industry analyst firm, Ovum Consulting recently ranked Hitachi ID among enterprise software powerhouses as an identity and access management suite provider to consider, citing the company's robust technology and exemplary customer support.

For more information about Hitachi ID Systems, Inc. and its products, please visit the corporate web site at http://Hitachi-ID.com or call 1-403-233-0740.

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