Introduction to Identity Lifecycle Manager

At TechEd 2008 USA, Microsoft announced the availability of Beta 3 for Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM) "2", which dramatically changes the identity management landscape by delivering powerful self - service capabilities via Office for end - users, rich administrative tools and enhanced automation for IT professionals and .NET and WS-* based extensibility for developers. ILM "2" delivers agility and efficiency through integration, automation and self - service; and increasing security and compliance through tools for policy management and easier deployment and management of strong credentials such as smart cards and OTP devices. This webcast provides an introduction to the product, as well as a walkthrough demonstration. To learn more, visit the ILM "2" Beta 3 page, or download the beta by visiting Microsoft Connect, using Invitation ID ILM2 - KX4B - M2B2.

Speakers:

Lori Craw – Sr. Product Manager, Identity and Access

Lori Craw is a senior product manager in the Identity and Access business group focusing on identity and access management. In her four years at Microsoft, Lori has focused on Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM), Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS), and Active Directory technologies. Prior to joining Microsoft, Lori’s experiences included managing a product management team at a small risk management software company, and performing research in applied geophysics. She holds geophysics degrees from Stanford University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University.

Bobby Gill – Program Manager, Identity Lifecycle Manager

Bobby Gill has been with Microsoft for 3 years  working first on Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) and then subsequently moving onto the Identity Lifecycle Manager product. For the past 2 years he has worked on the Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" product and over that time has owned the development of its workflow, group management and codeless provisioning functionality. Bobby holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo.