In the compliance area, customers want converged solutions that encompass system, identity, access and security event management.

In order to keep pace with security threats and increasingly complex compliance requirements, enterprises require solutions that help them more effectively manage risk.

Biometrics will not be the sole technology being used for authentication, and it shouldn't be. Security is about adding layers, it's not about substituting technology, ... The human element [in security] is extremely important [and is achieved by] a combination of biometrics, identity, and smart card technology.

What we're talking about are interoperable security credentials, ... You need to create a bridge to support a heterogeneous environment, and that's something Microsoft doesn't do.

We are dedicated to providing our customers powerful solution offerings that deliver a scalable security backbone to support identity management across evolving corporate and IT landscapes, ... Siemens identity management solution complements our platform and business solutions in order to drive enhanced competitive advantage for our customer base.

When building a comprehensive security infrastructure, organizations need to utilize technologies that are interoperable and seamlessly integrated,