Rapattoni Adds PingFederate Single Sign-on to Its Internet-Based Services.Federated Identity Management to Power One Time Log On for Realtor Associations and Multiple Listing Services DENVER -- Ping Identity Corporation today announced that Rapattoni Corporation has selected PingFederate to power a single sign-on (SSO See single sign-on and CSO. SSO - single sign-on ) feature in all of its Web-based programs. The new SSO feature will allow users of Rapattoni Internet Member Services, Rapattoni MLS See multilevel security. association sites, and Rapattoni Secure Logon systems to log on once and move freely between Web sites without having to log on again. Single sign-on (SSO) is a security mechanism that permits a user to authenticate (log on) once in order to access multiple applications. For users, it makes applications easier to use, as they no longer have to maintain multiple accounts and passwords. In addition, it reduces administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. and improves security by reducing the threat of identity theft. With over 200 installations, Rapattoni's Web-based programs have proven to be extremely popular in the real estate industry. Rapattoni's association-management customers represent more than 80% of the membership of the National Association of Realtors The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is made up of residential and commercial realtors who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, and counselors, and others working in the real estate industry. [R]. Rapattoni now offers seamless access to records and functions within the Rapattoni Internet Member Services site, such as paying dues, without needing to repeatedly log out and log on. Rapattoni's SSO software also fully supports Rapattoni's Secure Logon two-factor authentication system for added security. Rapattoni's new SSO feature is based on the security industry standard Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) An XML-based format from OASIS for exchanging security information for single sign-on. The "assertions" are statements from a SAML authority that authenticate a user, confirm some attribute about the individual and grant or ) technology. This technology allows "trust" relationships to be established between Web sites so they can "share" users. To implement SAML, Rapattoni has added PingFederate to its software. PingFederate is an award-winning, standalone federated identity management server that is particularly well-suited for service providers like Rapattoni because it can support multiple applications, yet it does not require a heavyweight identity management system. "SSO with federated identity management provides previously unheard-of convenience and secure collaboration opportunities for users," said Peter Williams, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. of Rapattoni Corporation. "It streamlines interoperability between systems such as membership, MLS and transaction management, and it enhances procedures for reciprocal access between members of different MLS associations." "Federated identity management is ideal for a decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. industry like Real Estate. Title companies, banks, brokers, and agents all need to collaborate across business boundaries," said Andre Durand, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Ping Identity. "With SSO, these professionals can be more efficient and productive. They gain the benefits of hosted solutions, take advantage of integration opportunities, and cooperate regionally and with cross-industry providers." About Rapattoni Rapattoni Corporation has been serving the real estate industry, under the same name and management, for 37 years. The company provides an array of integrated products and services for real estate associations and MLS organizations including Internet MLS systems, association management software, and Secure Logon utilizing the RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. SecurID token and entitlement technologies. All of the Rapattoni MLS sites have qualified for NAR's Realtor[R] Secure certification. Rapattoni is continuing its rapid growth as an MLS system provider with more than 100 MLS organizations under contract and approximately 250,000 agents served. Rapattoni's headquarters and state-of-the-art Internet data center are located in Simi Valley, California Simi Valley is an incorporated city located in the extreme southeast corner of Ventura County, California, bordering the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles in the Greater Los Angeles Area. . About Ping Identity Corporation Ping Identity is uniquely dedicated to delivering Internet Identity Management software and services that are transforming how organizations work with employees, customers and business partners. Our open and flexible approach offers best-of-breed software complemented with best-in-class service that exceeds the ever-expanding needs of customers like Boeing, Cisco, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Life and Pulte Homes. Sign on to Ping Identity; sign on to what's next. For more information, please visit www.pingidentity.com. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. |
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