Identity 2.0 is currently associated to a broad wave of Web 2.0 initiatives, involving collaborative networking, content mashups, individual content provision, etc. In this context, Identity 2.0 includes technologies and approaches such as OpenId, InfoCard/CardSpace, Sxip, etc.
These technologies and solutions currently focus on user-centric approaches. However, they are also going to (heavily) impact the Enterprise (and there are already signs that this is happening, as people/employees are starting using them to perform their tasks and job).
I believe it is important to investigate and research the impact that Identity 2.0 and Web 2.0 are going to have in the *Enterprise* context, by keeping into account that the “enterprise” is subject to various business, security and privacy constraints. Here is a set of questions to be investigated:
- What is the “meaning of” content mashup, collaborative networking, collective knowledge, etc. in an enterprise context and how Identity 2.0 (and Web 2.0) will evolve in this context?
- How to reconcile enterprise constraints with the capabilities offered by these emerging approaches and technologies?
- What are the implications for existing enterprise Identity Management solutions?
- What are the implications from a “business-driven IT management” perspective?
- What are the implications for assurance and risk management?
- Is there any new emerging area/opportunity in the space of enterprise identity management?
I think that the outcome of this R&D effort is likely to highlight opportunities for new products, solutions and services in the Identity Management space.
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