Project rename, New site, New info
As of June 2012, the former OSIdM4HE Initiative is now known as the CIFER Project (yes, much easier to pronounce, we think so too). CIFER stands for Community Identity Framework for Education and Research.
There is a new project web site ciferproject.org, and wiki space. Please look there for further project updates.
Prospectus: On June 18 2012 the CIFER Project published a Prospectus describing project motivations, plans, and structures, inviting new participation and investment. Check it out at ciferproject.org .
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(This section has now-historical material about the initiative from May 2011 to January 2012.)
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Provisioning and Integration Team : Architectural principles and goals of provisioning services were developed, and a report on relationships with existing projects and industry standards has been produced. The subteam continues to work on fleshing out a proposed project.
Access Management Team : The subteam looked at the existing widely-used open-source access management products in HE, KIM and Grouper, and has recommended approaches for integration and future development.
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