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Jamf and Okta are first to support Apple’s Platform Single Sign-On framework for optimized authentication

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, J amf (NASDAQ: JAMF) announced support for Platform Single Sign-On (SSO) with Okta.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, J amf (NASDAQ: JAMF) announced support for Platform Single Sign-On (SSO) with Okta.
  • This first-to-market support will give end users a more seamless and secure experience during both the initial onboarding and ongoing authentication processes.
  • Okta customers can enable Platform SSO in their environment by purchasing Okta Device Access, which includes their new Desktop Password Sync capability.
  • Jamf was early to ship support for the creation and management of Platform SSO profiles, making it compatible with any identity provider that also offers Platform SSO support.

Okta Introduces Okta Device Access to Help Organizations Mature their Zero Trust Strategy

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, today announced Okta Device Access , a new product that enables organizations to extend Okta’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities to secure access to corporate devices for a hybrid workforce.

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  • Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, today announced Okta Device Access , a new product that enables organizations to extend Okta’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities to secure access to corporate devices for a hybrid workforce.
  • Okta Device Access is part of Okta’s broader effort to move the industry beyond traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enable phishing resistance and passwordless capabilities.
  • Okta Device Access enables businesses to secure access to both devices and applications, and future-proof their hybrid work strategy by enabling employees to work easily and safely from anywhere.
  • This empowers our customers to implement zero trust and use any technology safely.”
    Okta Device Access will bring the same login experience that organizations trust for seamless access to their business apps to the point of device login.

Use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Nearly Doubles Since 2020, New Okta Secure Sign-In Trends Reports Finds

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, today announced the release of its international Secure Sign-In Trends Report .

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  • Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, today announced the release of its international Secure Sign-In Trends Report .
  • “Okta is advancing our customers’ zero trust security strategies by helping them adopt innovations like phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless,” said Todd McKinnon, co-founder and CEO of Okta.
  • Sign-in methods that offer the highest phishing resistance (Okta FastPass and FIDO2 WebAuthn) also prove to offer the fastest, most reliable user experience.
  • The technology industry is best placed to move to a passwordless future, with 87% of account logins already using MFA.

BrightTALK by TechTarget Exponentially Improves Webinar Registrations with New FastReg Technology that Instantly Nets B2B Marketing and Sales Teams More Leads Per Event

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

This new experience, known as FastReg, provides B2B marketing teams with two unique tactics that increase sign-ups with their webinars across both net-new contacts, and their own email database.

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  • This new experience, known as FastReg, provides B2B marketing teams with two unique tactics that increase sign-ups with their webinars across both net-new contacts, and their own email database.
  • BrightTALK by TechTarget facilitates access to the largest and most engaged opt-in 1st party audience of enterprise B2B professionals.
  • FastReg is unique in the market because it is backed by BrightTALK by TechTarget’s 20+ year history in advanced webinar registration and direct marketing integration.
  • In a recent early-access test, those using the new FastReg technology saw:
    To learn more about FastReg, click here .

SecurityMetrics Wins Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for Compliance Program Management, Audit Team of the Year, and Best Cybersecurity Book

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

"Cybersecurity Audit Team of the Year" for the SecurityMetrics Audit Team.

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  • "Cybersecurity Audit Team of the Year" for the SecurityMetrics Audit Team.
  • "Best Cybersecurity Book " for the SecurityMetrics Guide to HIPAA Compliance.
  • "With over 800 entries in more than 300 award categories, the 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards program is highly competitive.
  • All winners reflect the very best in innovation and excellence in defending against today's evolving cybersecurity threats."

Kandji Bolsters Device Harmony Platform with Industry-Leading Innovations to Keep Enterprise Apple Users Secure and Productive

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

“According to Apple, there are nearly 2 billion active Apple devices worldwide, up from 1.5 billion the year prior.

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  • “According to Apple, there are nearly 2 billion active Apple devices worldwide, up from 1.5 billion the year prior.
  • As consumers continue to increasingly choose Apple for their personal device use, the demand for the same delightful Apple experience in a professional setting also increases.
  • So, it’s no surprise that we continue to see an impressive upward trajectory of Apple devices in the enterprise,” said Adam Pettit, founder and CEO of Kandji.
  • “Today’s organizations require robust device management capabilities that still offer a streamlined and useful experience for Apple users and admins.

Okta Unveils New Okta Workforce Identity Cloud Innovations to Power Enterprise Security, Productivity, and Agility

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: Okta), the leading independent identity provider, today at Oktane22 , introduced new innovations for Okta Workforce Identity Cloud , strengthening its single control plane for managing identity across all enterprise resources and users.

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  • Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: Okta), the leading independent identity provider, today at Oktane22 , introduced new innovations for Okta Workforce Identity Cloud , strengthening its single control plane for managing identity across all enterprise resources and users.
  • Workforce Identity Cloud unifies the identity markets previously siloed legacy solutions into a cohesive and holistic offering that makes identity a growth driver for enterprises.
  • Okta is introducing new, easy-to-use security features for Workforce Identity Cloud, offering protection against credential-focused phishing for any user across any device at scale.
  • Workforce Identity Cloud unifies Okta Identity Governance and Okta Privileged Access with Oktas core Identity and Access Management (IAM) technology to deliver holistic visibility and control of all identities.

Clearfield® FastPass™ Accelerates Fiber Broadband Operators Ability to Move from Homes Passed to Homes Connected

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

(NASDAQ:CLFD), the specialist in fiber management for communication service providers, today shared information learned during a recent customer deployment study to measure the time savings achieved using FastPass as part of its efforts to move from fiber homes passed to fiber homes connected.

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  • (NASDAQ:CLFD), the specialist in fiber management for communication service providers, today shared information learned during a recent customer deployment study to measure the time savings achieved using FastPass as part of its efforts to move from fiber homes passed to fiber homes connected.
  • Homes passed and homes connected are the first two steps critical to help close the digital equity gap and achieve the ultimate goal of homes served.
  • In this once-in-a-generation opportunity to connect more customers with fiber than ever before, the FastPass method is proving to deliver unmatched time-to-market advantages for our customers to connect homes faster, said Kevin Morgan, chief marketing officer at Clearfield.
  • Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD) designs, manufactures, and distributes fiber optic management, protection, and delivery products for communications networks.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO SPEED REVIEW TIME, AUTOMATE AUTHORIZATIONS & ELIMINATE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced the completion of a proof-of-concept pilot called "FastPass," an automated prior authorization process from end-to-end, eliminating the need for faxes, phone calls and manual processes for payers and providers. The initiative, piloted at New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH), focused on addressing the major problem areas, including reducing the time from submission to decision, alleviating administrative burden, decreasing clinical review time, and increasing clinician satisfaction.

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  • Prior authorizations exist to manage excess health care costs and mitigate patient risk while also helping ensure consumers receive high-quality care.
  • Blue Cross engaged Olive , a leading automation and intelligence company bridging the divide in health care, to help streamline both clinician and payer processes and prior authorization decision-making using artificial intelligence (AI).
  • The technology automated the process of cross-checking Blue Cross' prior authorization requirements in real-time to identify if a prior authorization was required.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMassachusetts( http://www.bluecrossma.org ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered inBoston.

FLOWSPARKS named Leader in Course Authoring Software Fall 2022

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

GHENT, Belgium, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- G2 – the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace – released their Fall Reports. FLOWSPARKS ended up winning 9 badges in different categories. the most noticable badges are "Best Support", Easiest To Do Business With", "High Performer" and Leader.

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  • GHENT, Belgium, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- G2 the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace released their Fall Reports.
  • FLOWSPARKS' leading course authoring tool is part of their multi award-winning SaaS e-Learning platform : the FLOWSPARKS Suite.
  • This earns FLOWSPARKS the High Performer, Best Support, Easiest To Do Business With, and Leader badges for Fall 2022.
  • FLOWSPARKS is a flexible learning software platform that contains both an Authoring tool and an LMS (Learning Management System).