Unicon, Inc. proudly announces the launch of Navigate Identity,
a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM) solution.
Designed specifically to address the unique challenges of higher
education, Navigate provides institutions with a flexible, secure,
and scalable platform for managing digital identities, enhancing
security, and ensuring seamless access to resources.
GILBERT,
Ariz., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unicon,
Inc., a leading provider of open-source technology solutions for
higher education, proudly announces the launch of Navigate
Identity, a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM)
solution. Designed specifically to address the unique challenges of
higher education, Navigate provides institutions with a flexible,
secure, and scalable platform for managing digital identities,
enhancing security, and ensuring seamless access to resources.
Our mission with Navigate Identity is to
empower educational institutions with the tools they need to
securely manage their digital identities without the complexity and
constraints of commercial solutions.
Solving the Challenges of Identity and Access Management in
Higher Education
Higher education institutions and their unique tech stacks face a
host of IAM challenges, from managing complex user roles across
multiple systems to ensuring compliance with security and data
protection standards. In conjunction with the rapid rate of change
in digital learning technology, enterprise solutions often fail to
address the specific needs of academic environments.
With Navigate Identity, Unicon offers a customizable solution
that meets institutions where they are in their modernization
strategy, addressing IAM needs with precision to accelerate goals
and maximize ROI.
The platform is designed to:
-Streamline identity and access management across multiple
systems.
-Automate provisioning and de-provisioning, ensuring efficient user
access throughout the user lifecycle.
-Provide robust security with role-based access control, AI-powered
threat detection, and comprehensive audit reporting.
-Integrate seamlessly with legacy systems, allowing institutions to
modernize without losing critical infrastructure.
-Eliminate hidden fees, offering full cost transparency with a
fixed pricing model.
"Our mission with Navigate Identity is to empower educational
institutions with the tools they need to securely manage their
digital identities without the complexity and constraints of
commercial solutions," said Dave
Mendez, Senior Director of Identity and Access Management at
Unicon. "We understand the unique challenges our clients face, and
we've built Navigate to offer the flexibility and control they need
to overcome them."
Navigate Identity vs. Commercial IAM Solutions
While traditional enterprise IAM platforms offer adequate features
for the commercial sector, they often fall short in addressing the
specific needs of higher education. Here's how Navigate sets itself
apart:
-Ownership and Flexibility: Unlike commercial solutions, which can
impose rigid workflows, Navigate offers full ownership and
flexibility. Institutions can fully control their system and data,
allowing customization to fit their exact needs.
-Seamless Legacy Integration: Navigate is designed to work with
legacy systems common in higher education. Commercial solutions
often require significant adjustments or lack compatibility,
whereas Navigate allows institutions to maintain their existing
infrastructure.
-No Hidden Fees: Unlike many commercial offerings, Navigate
Identity is built on open-source technologies like Shibboleth and
midPoint, eliminating licensing fees and costly add-ons often
required by proprietary solutions.
-Enhanced Group Management: With advanced group management features
powered by Grouper, Navigate excels in areas where commercial
solutions like Microsoft Entra ID struggle, particularly in
managing complex group and policy provisioning.
-Security and Compliance: Navigate provides advanced security
features, including encryption and continuous vulnerability
scanning, ensuring institutions meet compliance requirements
without sacrificing performance.
Get Started with Navigate Identity
Institutions looking to enhance their identity and access
management can get started with Navigate Identity by visiting the
Navigate Identity microsite, or reaching out to Unicon's expert
team for more details. The microsite platform offers further
information on the flexible pricing and a proof-of-concept option,
allowing institutions to explore Navigate's features in a
real-world environment before committing to full implementation.
Navigate Identity is also available through AWS Marketplace,
providing an easy procurement process with potential cost-saving
options through AWS funding.
About Unicon
Unicon is the digital learning enablement partner of choice for
innovative institutions, companies, and funding organizations. For
over 30 years we've collaborated with our partners to create
learner-centric digital experiences that transform online teaching
and learning. We delight in making edtech work for learners, and
for the people and organizations who support them.
Unicon is a Contributing Member of 1EdTech, a Commercial
Affiliate of the Apereo Foundation, a Trust and Identity Solution
Provider in the Internet2® Industry Program, an Industry Member of
Internet2®, an InCommon Participant, an InCommon Catalyst, an
Instructure Certified Partner, and a community member of the Ed-Fi
Alliance. Unicon is also an AWS Partner Network (APN) Advanced
Consulting Partner, has achieved the AWS Education Competency, and
is a member of the AWS Public Sector Partner Program. Follow Unicon
on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
Media Contact
Kenna Ose, Unicon, Inc., (480)
558 - 2400, kose@unicon.net, https://www.unicon.net/
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