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Open Repository Releases OpenAthens SP

Open Repository, the enhanced DSpace hosted service from BioMed Central has always worked with institutes to provide LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) to enable access and maintain a distributed directory service for accessing individual repositories.  Directory services provide an organized set of records, often with a hierarchical structure, enabling the need for a ‘Single Sign-On’ for all solutions held within an organization, without the need for individual solution log-in details.

I am pleased to announce that this service has been extended for OpenAthens SP (Service Provider). OpenAthens SP is a standard compliant platform which enables users to securely manage access to all the solutions held within their organization via a Single Sign-On portal. This also includes Shibboleth and SAML which are welcome standards within the Open Repository community.

If you would like any further information regarding our service and how we can share our expertise with you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Claire Bundy

Open Repository Specialist

Posted by Nishkala Thiru at 17:19    Comments (0)