Cloud-first IAM: How SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite enhances Microsoft Entra
Oxford Computer Group’s James Cowling’s blog “Microsoft Entra cloud-first IAM: Options for transitioning from on-premises MIM to Microsoft Entra focused solutions in 2024”, along with his subsequent webinar, has – deservedly – garnered a lot of interest and a lot of praise. He refers to the need for a 3rd party Identity as a Service… Read more…
Creating the foundations for moving from on-premises to cloud
The background We were approached by a leading UK-based, global provider of digital and blended distance higher education to scope and plan a roadmap for modernizing their digital learning environment. Their primary goal was to enhance student collaboration, communication, and access to resources and they had selected Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra as the platforms… Read more…
Transforming data for API-Driven Inbound Provisioning using Azure Data Factory
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date identity information across various systems of record and Entra ID is crucial for seamless identity lifecycle management, enhanced security, and regulatory compliance. Whether migrating from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) or starting fresh, Microsoft Entra ID inbound provisioning is simplified using the bulkUpload API endpoint. However, inbound provisioning often requires intricate manipulation… Read more…
Transforming Education IAM: From MIM to Identity Panel Suite
A prominent school group asked us to implement an identity management solution to replace MIM. We implemented SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite as it was cloud-based, easy to maintain, fast to sync and included a user-friendly portal to allow end users to make changes releasing time from the Service Desk. Read more…
Transitioning from MIM to Microsoft Entra cloud-first IAM: Watch the webinar
Are you considering transitioning from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) to Microsoft Entra? Our recent webinar, ‘Transitioning from MIM to Microsoft Entra cloud-first IAM’ was a resounding success, smashing records with over 300 registrations! During the session, James Cowling, CTO of Oxford Computer Group, delved into various scenarios for organizations transitioning to a cloud-first Identity and… Read more…
Maintaining, securing and migrating from MIM: our top tips
Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) won’t be around for ever. But it’s still doing an important job for many of our customers. Are you getting the best out of it now? Is your implementation secure? Is it enabling the cloud? Are you well positioned for the future? Read more…
Enhance your Microsoft-based identity management solution and prepare for the future: webinar series
Enhance your Microsoft-based identity management solution and prepare for the future – a series of four webinars covering Identity Panel Suite, presented by Hugh Simpson-Wells. Read more…
Why upgrade from FIM to MIM?
Microsoft Entra is the future, but MIM can still be important, both to enable Microsoft Entra, and to support legacy on-premises apps. FIM is a very out-of-date version of MIM. Only by upgrading can you support the latest operating systems and components, and security protocols.
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SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite – we think it’s a game changer!
Cloud-based by design and vendor-neutral, SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite is a truly impressive collection of identity management products which sits perfectly alongside hybrid AD. It can also provide a replacement for Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM). And we think it’s a game changer. Read more…
The future is bright, the future is Entra
Entra is the ‘coming of age’ of Microsoft Azure, enabling enterprise-ready identity solutions and customizations. Read more…