Between 2009 and 2012 the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) funded a series of programmes to encourage higher education institutions in the UK to release existing educational content as Open Educational Resources (OER) and to embed open practices in the institution. The HEFCE funded UK OER Programmes were run and managed by the JISC and the Higher Education Academy. Over the course of three years about £15M (€17,5M) was invested on projects that investigated the release and collection of OERs by individuals, institutions and subject communities. The Cetis “OER Technology Support Project” provided support for technical innovation across this programme.
In this conference paper we will present our reflections on the technical approaches taken, issues raised and the lessons learnt from the Programmes and the Support Project. The issues covered include resource management, resource description, licensing and attribution, search engine optimisation and discoverability, tracking OERs, and paradata (activity data about learning resources). Technical solutions discussed will include the use of social sharing platforms such as flickr and WordPress for resource dissemination; metadata embedded in HTML documents as RDFa, microdata and using the schema.org ontology; and sharing metadata and paradata using the Learning Registry (a network of schema-free data stores). As well as describing the achievements of the programme, we will also discuss the difficulties encountered and identify areas where further work is required.
Karen Church - A Large-Scale Study of European Mobile Information AccessAIC_UCD
- The document summarizes two large-scale studies conducted in 2005 and 2006 on mobile internet usage in Europe. The second study found that in a 5 month period, the number of search queries doubled, average query length increased, and users performed more searches per session and per user. This indicates mobile search is evolving as the mobile internet grows rapidly.
- Key findings include that browsing still dominates but search is growing, with Google remaining the most popular search engine. The second study found increases in the number of sessions, users, search queries, and bytes downloaded during searches. This suggests the mobile internet is evolving as users generate more content and search more over time.
This document summarizes outcomes from an interoperability experiment on using Shibboleth for access management of geospatial web services. It discusses how Shibboleth can allow single sign-on access to protected spatial data resources across administrative domains. The academic sector helped test and demonstrate modified open source clients that work with Shibboleth-secured services to improve access for research and education. Going forward, expanding the use of Shibboleth and strengthening connections between access management federations could maximize the benefits.
Between 2009 and 2012 the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) funded a series of programmes to encourage higher education institutions in the UK to release existing educational content as Open Educational Resources (OER) and to embed open practices in the institution. The HEFCE funded UK OER Programmes were run and managed by the JISC and the Higher Education Academy. Over the course of three years about £15M (€17,5M) was invested on projects that investigated the release and collection of OERs by individuals, institutions and subject communities. The Cetis “OER Technology Support Project” provided support for technical innovation across this programme.
In this conference paper we will present our reflections on the technical approaches taken, issues raised and the lessons learnt from the Programmes and the Support Project. The issues covered include resource management, resource description, licensing and attribution, search engine optimisation and discoverability, tracking OERs, and paradata (activity data about learning resources). Technical solutions discussed will include the use of social sharing platforms such as flickr and WordPress for resource dissemination; metadata embedded in HTML documents as RDFa, microdata and using the schema.org ontology; and sharing metadata and paradata using the Learning Registry (a network of schema-free data stores). As well as describing the achievements of the programme, we will also discuss the difficulties encountered and identify areas where further work is required.
Karen Church - A Large-Scale Study of European Mobile Information AccessAIC_UCD
- The document summarizes two large-scale studies conducted in 2005 and 2006 on mobile internet usage in Europe. The second study found that in a 5 month period, the number of search queries doubled, average query length increased, and users performed more searches per session and per user. This indicates mobile search is evolving as the mobile internet grows rapidly.
- Key findings include that browsing still dominates but search is growing, with Google remaining the most popular search engine. The second study found increases in the number of sessions, users, search queries, and bytes downloaded during searches. This suggests the mobile internet is evolving as users generate more content and search more over time.
This document summarizes outcomes from an interoperability experiment on using Shibboleth for access management of geospatial web services. It discusses how Shibboleth can allow single sign-on access to protected spatial data resources across administrative domains. The academic sector helped test and demonstrate modified open source clients that work with Shibboleth-secured services to improve access for research and education. Going forward, expanding the use of Shibboleth and strengthening connections between access management federations could maximize the benefits.
EOSC FAIR Data Session - EOSC Stakeholders Forum 2018EOSCpilot .eu
This document summarizes a presentation on implementing the FAIR data principles. It begins with an introduction to the FAIR principles of findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable data. It then discusses how each of the principles can be achieved, such as through assigning persistent identifiers, providing rich metadata, and using standard vocabularies. The remainder of the document lists the agenda for a panel discussion on implementing FAIR data, which will address questions around university involvement, data reuse, alignment with trusted data repositories, disciplinary vs unified implementation, and training.
Trust and identity in the Géant project - Networkshop44Jisc
The document discusses trust and identity in the GÉANT project. It provides an overview of how identity federations currently work through interoperability via eduGAIN [1]. It then discusses how research environments are becoming more complex, requiring identity solutions that can support more flexible collaboration beyond local campuses [2]. Finally, it outlines some developments underway through the GÉANT project to develop tools and services that can help balance risk while enabling attribute sharing to better support modern research needs like those of the LIGO collaboration [3].
Presentation given at Macquarie University in support of the ARDC 'institutional role in the data commons' project on "Implementing FAIR: Standards in Research Data Management" https://ardc.edu.au/news/data-and-services-discovery-activities-successful-applicants/
Federated access management allows users to access multiple online services using a single username and password. It provides benefits like increased security, reduced workload for organizations, and a better user experience. The UK Access Management Federation provides a standardized way for universities, schools, and other organizations to participate in federated access management. JISC supports the development and adoption of federated access management through funding, guidance materials, and an outreach team.
Results from the FAIR Expert Group Stakeholder Consultation on the FAIR Data ...EOSCpilot .eu
Turning FAIR into Reality report and action plan by Simon Hodson, Executive Director of CODATA, delivered during the FAIR Data Session at the EOSC Stakeholders Forum 2018
The document discusses knowledge and technology transfer through networking among various actors. It describes two main channels of interaction: 1) Among Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) through international networking and 2) Between TTOs and other local actors through local collaboration networks. Some benefits of networking include positioning organizations internationally, increasing competencies, and professionalizing activities. However, networking can also be time consuming and difficult to finance. Local collaboration helps facilitate open innovation and identify collaboration opportunities through coordinated knowledge sharing networks.
The document summarizes the results of a consultation on the Multi-Annual Roadmap (MAR) for the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). Over 45 people completed the survey and provided over 500 comments total. The comments covered priorities like engaging researchers, long-term data preservation, standards, and funding. The feedback will be used to update the MAR and align it with the upcoming Horizon Europe work program before publishing a new version in April.
OSFair2017 Workshop | Towards a Policy Framework for the European Open Scienc...Open Science Fair
The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on developing a policy framework for the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). The EOSCpilot project aims to identify where policies are needed within EOSC and define relevant policy frameworks. As part of this, the workshop will include world café discussions on topics like open science standards, data stewardship, intellectual property rights, special regimes, data protection, and ethics. The goal is to discuss challenges and help develop policies to support open sharing of research outputs and data across Europe.
This workshop discusses access and identity management (AIM) services. A new Jisc AIM Strategy and Plan has been published to guide the delivery and evolution of AIM for UK education and research. The workshop will highlight solutions from the Identity Management co-design project, which addresses cultural and political barriers to identity management. It also provides an opportunity to learn about Jisc AIM services and discuss any issues with adopting federated identity services.
This document discusses open access (OA) in scholarly communication and the relationship between OA, information and communication technology (ICT), and policy. It notes that while OA has spread as a concept, significant challenges remain regarding global copyright, infrastructure development, and coordination between stakeholders. The document suggests two views on advancing OA - focusing first on added-value services for scholars or first on developing global ICT infrastructure through joint efforts of technical and policy groups.
ELIXIR is a European infrastructure that brings together life science resources from across Europe. It offers databases, tools, computing capabilities, and training opportunities. ELIXIR nodes provide these services and connect national data infrastructures. ELIXIR communities connect infrastructure experts to drive service developments. ELIXIR is funded through a mixed model including public sources. It works to sustain important biological data resources and make data FAIR through recommended standards and interoperability resources. ELIXIR also aims to develop a sustainable tools ecosystem and provides training through its portal.
Survey on metadata management and governance in EuropeSemic.eu
This document summarizes the findings of a survey on metadata management and governance practices in Europe. It identifies the most common roadblocks to effective metadata governance as lack of buy-in from management, lack of methodologies, lack of standards, and inadequate tool support. Case studies of metadata governance approaches used at various European and national institutions are also presented. Examples of good practices identified include distinguishing relevant roles, stakeholder involvement, balancing stability and flexibility, and use of standard reference data. Recommendations include formulating legislation at a high level, documenting processes, using open licensing, and assigning persistent identifiers. Next steps proposed are developing a metadata governance methodology and pilot projects to test it.
1. EDINA develops and hosts services based on licensed data content for academic institutions, using IP address authentication, Athens authentication, or UK federation authentication.
2. To determine if a user is authorized to access its services, EDINA checks the eduPersonScopedAffiliation attribute to identify the user's organization and matches it to a file mapping subscriber organizations to authorized services.
3. EDINA initially generated these mapping files manually but now automatically generates them from an existing database of subscription information keyed by organization codes, cross-referenced with organization DNS names in federation metadata.
The document outlines a focus group to recommend an eportfolio application for a college. It defines eportfolios and lists considerations around content, pedagogy, and technology. The process involves identifying criteria, potential applications, constructing a matrix to evaluate applications, selecting one or more based on the matrix, and submitting a recommendation. A needs assessment and requirements/timeline are also discussed.
Presentation given by Chris Higgens at the Annual Infrastructure for Spatial Information in European (INSPIRE) Conference Krakow, Poland. 22 June 2010.
The document discusses access control for geospatial data using Shibboleth federated identity management. It summarizes work done in the ESDIN project to set up a prototype Shibboleth federation between national mapping agencies. It also describes an OGC interoperability experiment where several software vendors modified their OWS clients to work with Shibboleth single sign-on. The document concludes by discussing potential next steps, such as establishing an INSPIRE Shibboleth federation and holding a workshop at the INSPIRE conference.
EOSC FAIR Data Session - EOSC Stakeholders Forum 2018EOSCpilot .eu
This document summarizes a presentation on implementing the FAIR data principles. It begins with an introduction to the FAIR principles of findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable data. It then discusses how each of the principles can be achieved, such as through assigning persistent identifiers, providing rich metadata, and using standard vocabularies. The remainder of the document lists the agenda for a panel discussion on implementing FAIR data, which will address questions around university involvement, data reuse, alignment with trusted data repositories, disciplinary vs unified implementation, and training.
Trust and identity in the Géant project - Networkshop44Jisc
The document discusses trust and identity in the GÉANT project. It provides an overview of how identity federations currently work through interoperability via eduGAIN [1]. It then discusses how research environments are becoming more complex, requiring identity solutions that can support more flexible collaboration beyond local campuses [2]. Finally, it outlines some developments underway through the GÉANT project to develop tools and services that can help balance risk while enabling attribute sharing to better support modern research needs like those of the LIGO collaboration [3].
Presentation given at Macquarie University in support of the ARDC 'institutional role in the data commons' project on "Implementing FAIR: Standards in Research Data Management" https://ardc.edu.au/news/data-and-services-discovery-activities-successful-applicants/
Federated access management allows users to access multiple online services using a single username and password. It provides benefits like increased security, reduced workload for organizations, and a better user experience. The UK Access Management Federation provides a standardized way for universities, schools, and other organizations to participate in federated access management. JISC supports the development and adoption of federated access management through funding, guidance materials, and an outreach team.
Results from the FAIR Expert Group Stakeholder Consultation on the FAIR Data ...EOSCpilot .eu
Turning FAIR into Reality report and action plan by Simon Hodson, Executive Director of CODATA, delivered during the FAIR Data Session at the EOSC Stakeholders Forum 2018
The document discusses knowledge and technology transfer through networking among various actors. It describes two main channels of interaction: 1) Among Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) through international networking and 2) Between TTOs and other local actors through local collaboration networks. Some benefits of networking include positioning organizations internationally, increasing competencies, and professionalizing activities. However, networking can also be time consuming and difficult to finance. Local collaboration helps facilitate open innovation and identify collaboration opportunities through coordinated knowledge sharing networks.
The document summarizes the results of a consultation on the Multi-Annual Roadmap (MAR) for the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). Over 45 people completed the survey and provided over 500 comments total. The comments covered priorities like engaging researchers, long-term data preservation, standards, and funding. The feedback will be used to update the MAR and align it with the upcoming Horizon Europe work program before publishing a new version in April.
OSFair2017 Workshop | Towards a Policy Framework for the European Open Scienc...Open Science Fair
The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on developing a policy framework for the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). The EOSCpilot project aims to identify where policies are needed within EOSC and define relevant policy frameworks. As part of this, the workshop will include world café discussions on topics like open science standards, data stewardship, intellectual property rights, special regimes, data protection, and ethics. The goal is to discuss challenges and help develop policies to support open sharing of research outputs and data across Europe.
This workshop discusses access and identity management (AIM) services. A new Jisc AIM Strategy and Plan has been published to guide the delivery and evolution of AIM for UK education and research. The workshop will highlight solutions from the Identity Management co-design project, which addresses cultural and political barriers to identity management. It also provides an opportunity to learn about Jisc AIM services and discuss any issues with adopting federated identity services.
This document discusses open access (OA) in scholarly communication and the relationship between OA, information and communication technology (ICT), and policy. It notes that while OA has spread as a concept, significant challenges remain regarding global copyright, infrastructure development, and coordination between stakeholders. The document suggests two views on advancing OA - focusing first on added-value services for scholars or first on developing global ICT infrastructure through joint efforts of technical and policy groups.
ELIXIR is a European infrastructure that brings together life science resources from across Europe. It offers databases, tools, computing capabilities, and training opportunities. ELIXIR nodes provide these services and connect national data infrastructures. ELIXIR communities connect infrastructure experts to drive service developments. ELIXIR is funded through a mixed model including public sources. It works to sustain important biological data resources and make data FAIR through recommended standards and interoperability resources. ELIXIR also aims to develop a sustainable tools ecosystem and provides training through its portal.
Survey on metadata management and governance in EuropeSemic.eu
This document summarizes the findings of a survey on metadata management and governance practices in Europe. It identifies the most common roadblocks to effective metadata governance as lack of buy-in from management, lack of methodologies, lack of standards, and inadequate tool support. Case studies of metadata governance approaches used at various European and national institutions are also presented. Examples of good practices identified include distinguishing relevant roles, stakeholder involvement, balancing stability and flexibility, and use of standard reference data. Recommendations include formulating legislation at a high level, documenting processes, using open licensing, and assigning persistent identifiers. Next steps proposed are developing a metadata governance methodology and pilot projects to test it.
1. EDINA develops and hosts services based on licensed data content for academic institutions, using IP address authentication, Athens authentication, or UK federation authentication.
2. To determine if a user is authorized to access its services, EDINA checks the eduPersonScopedAffiliation attribute to identify the user's organization and matches it to a file mapping subscriber organizations to authorized services.
3. EDINA initially generated these mapping files manually but now automatically generates them from an existing database of subscription information keyed by organization codes, cross-referenced with organization DNS names in federation metadata.
The document outlines a focus group to recommend an eportfolio application for a college. It defines eportfolios and lists considerations around content, pedagogy, and technology. The process involves identifying criteria, potential applications, constructing a matrix to evaluate applications, selecting one or more based on the matrix, and submitting a recommendation. A needs assessment and requirements/timeline are also discussed.
Presentation given by Chris Higgens at the Annual Infrastructure for Spatial Information in European (INSPIRE) Conference Krakow, Poland. 22 June 2010.
The document discusses access control for geospatial data using Shibboleth federated identity management. It summarizes work done in the ESDIN project to set up a prototype Shibboleth federation between national mapping agencies. It also describes an OGC interoperability experiment where several software vendors modified their OWS clients to work with Shibboleth single sign-on. The document concludes by discussing potential next steps, such as establishing an INSPIRE Shibboleth federation and holding a workshop at the INSPIRE conference.
- The document summarizes a workshop about using Shibboleth federations to securely access spatial data infrastructure (SDI) resources through web services.
- An interoperability experiment was conducted where several organizations modified their web service client software to work with Shibboleth single sign-on across administrative domains.
- The experiment demonstrated that using Shibboleth to securely access web feature and map services through single sign-on is practical and does not require major software changes. This could help address interoperability barriers for cross-border applications needing to access protected spatial resources.
The document summarizes a workshop on using Shibboleth federations to securely access spatial data infrastructure (SDI) resources. It describes an interoperability experiment conducted by the Open Geospatial Consortium to test modifying open source clients to access web services secured by Shibboleth. Several organizations demonstrated desktop and browser-based clients accessing web feature and map services hosted in test identity federations. The experiment showed securing SDI resources with Shibboleth is practical and could help address cross-border data sharing challenges.
Web 2.0 Core Concepts, Applications, and ImplicationsTomáš Pitner
The document discusses the concepts of Web 2.0 including its core characteristics and applications. It provides examples of Web 1.0 applications and their Web 2.0 successors. It also analyzes the functionality and qualities that Web 2.0 services provide like user participation, content sharing and contextualization. The document further discusses trends in Web 2.0 including identity consolidation, universal accessibility, interoperability and the semantic web.
1. The document discusses using Shibboleth Access Management Federations as an organizational model for securing Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) under INSPIRE.
2. Access Management Federations allow secure sharing of authentication information across administrative domains through a "circle of trust" and can provide single sign-on for cross-border applications to access protected geospatial resources.
3. The 12 attributes proposed in the paper argue that Access Management Federations based on open standards like SAML satisfy the security, privacy, and interoperability requirements for pan-European SDIs under INSPIRE.
OpenAthens and the future of access and identity managementEduserv Foundation
The document discusses OpenAthens, an identity and access management framework being developed by Eduserv. It aims to support multiple federations and evolving standards through an open and modular architecture. OpenAthens will provide identity management solutions for users, institutions, and service providers, allowing seamless access to resources across different federations. It provides a cost-effective way for institutions to join the UK Access Management Federation through outsourced services, while supporting evolving user needs and technologies over the long term.
The document provides an update on various working groups related to cloud computing and data sharing initiatives within the US federal government. It discusses the responsibilities and activities of working groups focused on cloud computing services, standards, governance, and communications. It also summarizes several events and discussions around implementing semantic technologies and linked open data practices on Data.gov and within federal agencies.
Power to the People- Enabling Ever US Citizen to Participate in Federal Rule ...BlueFish
The document discusses the eRulemaking initiative to enable public participation in federal rulemaking. It describes how Lockheed Martin and Blue Fish Development Group helped build an electronic system called FDMS that allows the public to access and comment on agency rules and regulations through a single online portal. The system provides benefits like increased transparency and cost savings compared to paper-based processes. It also discusses challenges in developing a flexible system that all agencies can customize while maintaining common services and standards.
Web 2.0: How Should IT Services and the Library Respond?lisbk
Slides used by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at a meeting on "Web 2.0: How Should IT Services and the Library Respond?" held at the University of Nottingham, on 16 November 2006.
The document discusses the transition from the centralized Athens access management service to a federated access management model in the UK. Key points include:
- JISC will support federated access as the preferred solution and continue funding Athens until July 2008, when it will be available via subscription.
- The UK Access Management Federation will launch in November 2006 with early adopters in August 2006, transitioning members from the successful SDSS pilot federation.
- Federated access involves authentication at the institution with attributes shared between institutions and service providers to determine access.
ATMOSPHERE was invited to be a speaker at Think Milano event, on 6th June from 14.30 to 17.30, to join a panel discussion called “L’infrastruttura cloud ready protagonista del future” on how cloud infrastructures are important for different market sectors.
This talk is about data-driven transformation and its contribution to Digital transformation. The first part shows the necessity to adopt the "software revolution" to adapt constantly to the customer’s environment. I then speak about " Exponential Information Systems" that the the foundation for the data-driven ambitions : Enterprise-wide flows, Customer-time data freshness, Future-proof unified semantics, etc.
The last part talks about Exponential Technologies, such as Artificial intelligence and machine learning, to drive more value from data
The document discusses moving from silo-based development to a modular, open architecture based on service-oriented architecture (SOA). It notes that typical IT budgets spend 70-90% on maintenance due to rigid, monolithic applications. SOA defines services as modular, loosely coupled units that can be reused. The document recommends a phased approach to SOA implementation and provides examples of SOA adoption in Israel, highlighting challenges around monitoring, operations, and organizational issues.
IMTs testimonials: The case of IMAPS in the GR Public SectorYannis Charalabidis
The document discusses the use of the IMAPS framework to evaluate the interoperability of digital services in Greece. It summarizes two case studies applying IMAPS to services from the Social Security Service (IDIKA) and the Ministry of Rural Development's fisheries services. For both cases, IMAPS identified areas for improvement, such as a lack of multilingual support, incomplete accessibility, and minimal use of standards for semantic and technical interoperability. The document concludes with suggestions to deepen IMAPS' analysis of semantic interoperability and progress toward more automated assessments.
This document proposes selecting appropriate Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies to meet user and business demands. It presents RIA technologies like AJAX, Adobe Flex, and Microsoft Silverlight, compares their features, and recommends usage scenarios. As a case study, it evaluates developing the Palestinian Encyclopedia (PalPedia) using RIA best practices for user experience, performance, and compatibility. The document concludes by discussing developing PalPedia further and including additional RIA technologies in future comparisons.
This document discusses concepts of assurance within research and education federations. It defines federations and distinguishes them from communities of practice. It explores where assurance is added, such as through metadata registration with federations or identity proofing with institutions. The document also discusses identity assurance profiles, registration and aggregation of metadata, and assumptions around levels of assurance. It proposes several actions to further develop understanding and standards around assurance, such as collecting assurance requirements and case studies.
- The document discusses issues around allowing non-institutional authentication systems like Facebook to join identity federations and how this affects assurance and trust.
- It raises questions about what membership in a federation "club" means and what goals are aimed to be achieved by allowing or disallowing certain members.
- It explores how assurance can be provided at the point of metadata registration with a federation and separately for end-user identity proofing at the institution level. Issues around identity assurance profiles are also discussed.
The UK federation has over 600 members, with high participation rates in higher and further education. Membership is free and growing, especially among schools. The UK federation focuses on facilitating access to licensed resources through centralized negotiation. Interfederation with InCommon is being explored to allow international access to UK resources and services with an international audience, though legal and policy changes would be required.
The document discusses virtual organizational tools and the CUCKOO project which aims to investigate identity management and access control using Shibboleth. It summarizes the goals of exploring tools like Grouper and Signet to centrally manage user groups and privileges. While these tools showed potential benefits, challenges included a lack of real-time synchronization and the need for custom application integration. Further work is needed to improve the user interfaces and reduce setup complexity.
1) Identity management is becoming increasingly important due to stricter privacy regulations being enacted worldwide. The identity management software market is projected to reach $4.9 billion by 2012.
2) As more business and personal activities move online, assured digital identity that can be attested to is becoming more valuable, especially for high-value interactions. Most experts argue for trusted identity providers to fulfill this role.
3) Funding of approximately £2.5 million was provided for identity management from 2008 to 2011 by the UK, though identity was not a high priority in other published strategy documents and frameworks.
The document provides an overview of new features in Shibboleth 2.0 including an updated IdP architecture with improved configuration, SAML 2 support, enhanced attribute filtering and logging. It also outlines upcoming features in version 2.1 such as a unified I/O layer and additional scripting language support for attribute filters.
The document discusses the results of an identity management survey and audits conducted by the Identity Project in UK higher education institutions. It found that while IDM is becoming more important, practices are decentralized and inconsistent across institutions. The audits revealed issues with data quality and integration when implementing IDM systems. Recommendations include raising awareness, building capacity through funding and resources, and further research on authentication assurance levels and toolkits.
The document provides an overview and definitions of key concepts related to installing and configuring Shibboleth identity provider (IdP) software, including:
1) It describes the directory structure and files included in a default Shibboleth IdP installation.
2) It explains how metadata from identity providers and service providers is loaded and managed through metadata providers configured in the relying-party.xml file.
3) It provides an example configuration of the UK Federation metadata provider to load metadata over HTTP and validate signatures.
4) It discusses login handler and authentication mechanism configurations in handler.xml to define how users authenticate to the IdP.
This document summarizes the steps to install and configure a Shibboleth 2.0 Service Provider on CentOS including generating keys and certificates, configuring the entityID, testing connections to an Identity Provider, enabling lazy sessions, modifying logging and metadata settings, and using content settings like the .htaccess file and RequestMap to control authentication requirements.
SARoNGS provides coherent electronic access for UK researchers to computational and data resources required for research, independent of location. It uses Shibboleth for access management across 4 core sites and 7 partners. SARoNGS aims to broaden user base, ease access, encourage collaboration, prevent unauthorized access, and deliver a production service for accessing National Grid Service resources.
The document discusses the Names Project, which aims to create a name authority service for UK institutional repositories. It provides background on institutional repositories in the UK and the scope and goals of the Names Project prototype. The prototype involves building a database based on the Functional Requirements for Authority Records (FRAD) data model and creating records for UK institutions and individuals. It will allow individuals to claim and update their data and provide interfaces for repositories and other services to query the database and help users enter consistent metadata across repositories.
Studies in advanced access mgmt: GFIVO project (Cal Racey)JISC.AM
Caleb Racey from Newcastle University in the UK discusses Newcastle's implementation of Grouper, an open source system for managing user groups and access control. Some key points:
1) Grouper allows Newcastle to centralize fragmented group and identity management across various systems and applications in a standardized way.
2) Their implementation is taking a phased approach, starting with simple integrations using the Grouper Shell and later adding the Grouper web interface and web services.
3) Benefits include consistency in access control, reusability of groups, and giving applications and users a coherent interface to previously incoherent identity data. Challenges include technical prerequisites and helping users understand new group concepts.
The document discusses future directions for digital identity, including Identity 2.0 which more closely resembles offline identity systems but with advantages of a digital medium, and OpenID which allows users more control over their login credentials and reduces frustration by letting users manage their identity across multiple sites. OpenID is described as an 'identity layer' that can sit on top of current authentication methods.
Shintau And VPMan proejcts (David Chadwick)JISC.AM
The Information Systems Security Research Group at the University of Kent specializes in researching and developing open source software that provides fine-grained access control based on user-specified policies. Their goal is to create software like Shintau and VPMan that gives users control over how their data is accessed in a federated environment.
OpenID is an identity network that allows users to control their online identity and choose who holds their personal information. It uses existing web technologies to provide a consistent login process across sites without requiring each site to separately verify a user's identity. While some users may not see the need to change from usernames and passwords, OpenID could significantly improve online security by reducing identity theft and phishing.
'Connecting poeple to resources' by Nicole Harris at UKSG 2007JISC.AM
JISC will centrally support federated access management from July 2008 as the preferred access system in UK higher and further education. This will be enabled by the UK Access Management Federation run by UKERNA. Institutions will need to implement authentication and authorisation systems to participate. Federated access management aligns with international standards, improves flexibility and access to resources, and is required to meet strategic goals around e-learning and collaboration.
The document discusses user-centric identity and managing identity online. It talks about concepts like Identity 2.0, where users have more control over their identity and claims about themselves. The document raises questions about when institutions should host resources for users, manage user identities, verify identities for service providers, and broker access to resources. It discusses the role of OpenID in providing infrastructure to allow moving towards more user-managed digital identities and single identities across different services. The document also outlines some identity-related projects and studies being undertaken by JISC.
This document discusses key concepts of federated access management (FAM) including:
1) FAM allows for single sign-on access to online resources across domains through distributing authentication, authorization, and accounting functions to appropriate parties like identity providers and service providers.
2) Identity providers handle authentication of their users while service providers control authorization based on attributes like role and affiliation.
3) Standards like SAML and Shibboleth facilitate trust between identity providers and service providers so users' access is managed according to their home institution's policies.
Subtitled "Why carry two cards into the Library, when you already have one?", this presentation outlines the concepts and terminology of Federated Access Management, and how it works, with a preamble using the analogy of (and differences between) bank ATM cards and library membership cards. Prepared for and presented at SCONUL Access Conference, at Leeds University, on 11-Jun-2007
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
AI-Powered Food Delivery Transforming App Development in Saudi Arabia.pdfTechgropse Pvt.Ltd.
In this blog post, we'll delve into the intersection of AI and app development in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the food delivery sector. We'll explore how AI is revolutionizing the way Saudi consumers order food, how restaurants manage their operations, and how delivery partners navigate the bustling streets of cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Through real-world case studies, we'll showcase how leading Saudi food delivery apps are leveraging AI to redefine convenience, personalization, and efficiency.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
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