Online and Digital Identification, Securing Web 2.0, PKI and Digital Certificates

FAMU implements unified log-in for better efficiency

Monday, February 15, 2010

Florida A&M’s Division of Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) has implemented a single log-in solution for students to access their iRattler accounts, FAMU wireless networks and their FAMMail by using their new FamNet ID – formerly their FaMMail username and password.

The new unified log-in was deployed in an effort to make password management easier for the faculty and students, simplify administration, and increase help desk efficiency, according to The Famuan.


To minimize impact on students and faculty, the EIT sent out alert notices and created a splash page with log-in instructions. They also visited offices and student labs to provide individual assistance.

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The General Services Administration (GSA) has implemented its first cloud-based physical access system at the Neal Smith Federal Building in Des Moines, Iowa.

The GSA contracted with BridgePoint Systems to utilize its TrustAlert Physical Access Control Systems. BridgePoint partnered with EmbarkIT to install the system, which replaced the GSA’s 10-year-old legacy system. The system leverages the GSA’s Kansas City, Missouri-based WAN and remote IT infrastructure, which allows the building to shrink its carbon footprint.

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SecureAuth has released the SecureAuth IEP 6.2 version of its identity enforcement platform. With it, customers can quickly configure a portal for simplified and secure access to cloud and web applications, as well as VPN resources.

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The Johnson County Library, Kan. will soon move forward on the installation of RFID equipment and adding tags to all of the books and audiovisual materials at the Corinth Library.

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AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the fall 2011 issue of CR80News.

The interactive feature allows for a miniature mode that you can thumb through as well as a full screen mode that allows you to read the magazine as if it were sitting in front of you. Even flipping the pages looks great with this new feature.

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Swedish mobile operators Telia, Tele2, Telenor and 3 have formed a joint venture to offer a unified mobile wallet service. Operating under the name “4T,” the partners plan to deliver a mobile payments service that can be used on all handsets regardless of the cellular network.

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Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools are in the process of moving to a unified card system, combining the district-issued city bus pass, school library card, student ID and lunch number all into one.

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