Nov 21st, 2011
by Neil Coughlan.
At Oxford Computer Group (OCG) we pride ourselves on offering the best FIM and ADFS training available. Our courses are already available in a number of online and classroom formats. We have always seen an actual printed book as a valuable asset post-course – but so many people now have the capability to read e-book while on the move, that we have decided to make our course materials available in this form.
To launch this, and to some extent to properly test different formats, we are giving a free Amazon Kindle* to all delegates who book a UK Classroom or Online Course before the end of December 2011, so that they can check out our electronic course materials. Of course, you may find it more fun to read your favourite novels – that’s OK too!
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Posted in: News.
Tagged: ADFS Training · FIM Training · Identity Management · Identity Training · Kindle
Nov 18th, 2011
by Neil Coughlan.
It’s been a busy two weeks in Europe with lots of political turmoil and big changes at the top. It’s been busy in the Microsoft identity world too, with 2 weeks of OCG Identity Summits: meeting customers, partners and colleagues who live and breathe identity and access. It’s a time to present what’s new, showcase some of our solutions, demonstrate partner technology, and consider the future (or shoot the breeze). Unfortunately for my waistline far too much travelling food – pizza, beer and cakes (I particularly like the pastries in Sweden). Continue reading →
Posted in: News, OCG, Solutions.
Tagged: ADFS · Cloud · FIM 2010 · Forefont Identity Manager · Identity Management · Office365
Sep 25th, 2011
by Dave Nesbitt.
Microsoft announced that they have acquired certain assets of BHOLD. Here at OCG we are doubly excited about this news: we’re excited for our partners at BHOLD naturally but we’re even more excited for our customers about the extra functionality and benefits that BHOLD adds onto the FIM platform. Continue reading →
Posted in: News, Technical.
Tagged: BHOLD · FIM 2010 · Governance · GRC · Identity Management
Jul 29th, 2011
by Neil Coughlan.
Day 3 of the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC). I’m just about over the jet lag and ready for some top key notes. Getting out of bed for Richard Branson was a first for me, but I had a feeling it would be worth it!
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Posted in: Events, News, OCG.
Tagged: Branson · Cloud · Identity and Access · Microsoft Cloud · WPC
Jul 27th, 2011
by Greg Watts.
OCG employee and Senior Identity Architect, Simon Veale, brings us ‘up to speed’ with his continued involvement in the Bloodhound SSC land speed record attempt. Be prepared for some mind-blowing stats on what it takes to get a car up to supersonic speeds and back down again…
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Posted in: Fun.
Jun 17th, 2011
by Devrah.
On May 12, 2011 Microsoft and Oxford Computer Group conducted the “Exploring Identity with FIM and ADFS” seminar in Milwaukee, WI attended by two very large corporations. Here are some of the highlights: Continue reading →
Posted in: Events.
Jun 16th, 2011
by Greg Watts.
This is a bit of a re-blog. Is that a real word? If not, we need a word for when you blog about a blog where someone is blogging about you…
Anyway, up on the Microsoft UK Government blog right now is an article about Flexible Working and solutions for Secure Remote Access. You can see their blog article here (http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ukgovernment/) which goes on to promote a free webinar we are running with them on July 14th. Follow this link for details of the webinar. Continue reading →
Posted in: Events, News, OCG, Solutions.
Jun 15th, 2011
by Greg Watts.
As a follow on to our Cloud Services Prep for Education webinar (you can watch a recording here) we have now released a new white paper called “Office 365 Prep for Education Providers”. You can download a free copy of the white paper here.
The paper sets out the opportunity presented by Microsoft Office 365 and Live@edu and gives valuable advice on the vital role Identity and Access Management plays in moving to Cloud services. You’ll also find a case study from one university who have already embraced the Cloud.
If you have any questions, please do contact me.
Posted in: News, Solutions.
Tagged: Cloud · Education · Live@edu · Office365
May 12th, 2011
by Devrah.
OCG’s presentation on FIM and BHOLD integrated role management sparked much interest. In addition, Simplified or Single Sign-on via ADFS was discussed not only for Federated Sign-on with Cloud Apps but also for federating across multiple internal AD domains that do not have AD trusts. Continue reading →
Posted in: Uncategorized.
May 11th, 2011
by Devrah.
It was a jammed packed few days of tech sharing, socializing and adventure. Several OCG people from Germany, BeNeLux, UK and the USA arrived early to meet and attend the annual TECH conference of 2011 held in Las Vegas. Continue reading →
Posted in: Company Stuff.
