Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) provides the interoperability required to simplify the broad, federated sharing of digital identities and policies across organizational boundaries. Seamless yet secure, customers, partners, suppliers, and mobile employees can all securely gain access to the information they need, when they need it. Boost cross-organizational efficiency and collaboration with secure data access across companiesImprove operational efficiency with streamlined federation systems and simplified management of IDs and passwordsBoost visibility into cross-boundary processes with transparent, auditable information rights and rolesImprove security with ADFS claim mapping, SAML tokens, and Kerberos authenticationReduce costs by taking advantage of existing investments in Active Directory and security systemsEliminate the complexity of managing federation by using Active Directory as the main identity repository |  |  Improve collaboration and operational efficiency by building secure and efficient connections with other organizationsRetain control over corporate data, while allowing trusted entities access to business informationExpress, communicate, and share business policies with other trusted organizations |
