IBM has acquired enterpriseidentity and access managementsoftware firm Encentuate to extend its network security
offering.
It will integrate US-headquartered Encentuate into its Tivoli
division. Financial terms of the acquisition have not been
disclosed.
IBM has also announced the formation of the IBM Security
Software Laboratory in Singapore.
The new lab will use the expertise of Encentuate's Singapore
development team to serve IBM clients in Asia and around the world,
said the company.
Encentuate's software is claimed to reduce the burden on users
and
improve security by automatically managing user passwords,
sign-ons, sign-offs and enforcing security policies.
Encentuate single sign-on technology enables IT administrators
to integrate legacy and new applications.
By centrally tracking and collating log-in attempts, the
software also gives companies audit and reporting capabilities,
helping them to document and report their efforts to meet
governance and compliance requirements.