As the year winds down, so does this chapter of The Swell. Over the past 18 months, we’ve tackled IAM’s toughest challenges, shared insights, and brought you the latest in Identity Orchestration. But just like identity management itself, this newsletter is evolving. In the New Year, expect something fresh: a newsletter that dives deeper into trends, thought leadership, and actionable insights to help you stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape. Thanks for being part of the journey—there’s more to come.
Read on for what’s new in December!
EVENT
Meet us in Texas at Gartner IAM!
The Gartner IAM Summit is back, and it’s one of the year’s can’t-miss events. Join us in Grapevine, Texas, from December 9–11 to explore the future of identity. Stop by Booth #207 for fun, games 🎮, and great conversations. Don’t miss Aldo Pietropaolo's presenting in the Exhibit Theatre 2 on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 1:35 PM.Join us.
ARTICLE
VM Blog 2025 Predictions: Event-driven identity tops
We don't have a crystal ball, but if we did it would say, "The future of identity is event-driven." Rising IAM complexity from multi-IDP architectures and multi-cloud setups will push enterprises to prioritize solutions like Identity Orchestration, CAEP adoption, disaster recovery, and application governance. Want a head start on the trends shaping 2025? Check out Gerry Gebel’s predictions in VM Blog.
BLOG POST
Get out of IAM tech debt
IAM technical debt isn’t just an operational nuisance—it’s a security risk. Learn how to identify, prioritize, and resolve tech debt through best practices, automation, and a strategic roadmap, ensuring a scalable, secure, and future-ready IAM system. Read the blog post.
PODCAST
Secure Talk: Why identity management matters
Identity Management is at the heart of secure computing practices. And the requirements placed on it are ever-growing. Get it wrong, and you will expose the ‘crown jewels’ of your business. Today, many solutions rely on cloud-based Identity Management solutions for further security. How was Identity Management born, and where is it heading? Listen now.
MAVERIC SPOTLIGHT
Theresa Jones, Technical Writer
Meet Theresa, the Californian with a love for Broadway and a keyboard collection tech enthusiasts dream about. She’s been a star at Strata for two years now, sharing her talents as a technical writer. Fun fact: Theresa discovered her knack for documentation by customizing her MySpace profile and teaching friends to do the same! Her advice to aspiring technical writers? "If you’ve ever helped faraway relatives fix tech issues by writing out detailed instructions, you’re already on your way." Learn more about Strata's Team here.
What's new in Maverics?
We've recently made many under-the-hood updates for Maverics, including enhancements to the HTTP Server. You can now also attach attribute providers to service extensions.
