Purpose

The App Dev Data/IAM integration workgroup is charged with recommending a set of standard methods for integrating and sharing data between university systems, both built and, in some cases, purchased applications.  Defining standard methods will allow more interoperability between systems, reduce duplication of functionality, and reduce reliance on redundant shadow data storage.  Additionally, the workgroup will develop standards for integrating common IAM (Identity and Access Management) solutions to facilitate users moving seamlessly between applications. 

Objectives

  • Data Sharing Standards

    • Identify, investigate, and document current data-sharing options used on campus 

    • Identify the level of interoperability between the identified solutions 

    • Identify preferred methods for sharing data  

    • Identify or create documentation for developers to aid in adopting preferred solutions 

  • IAM Implementation Standards

    • Identify current IAM solutions used across the various units. 

    • Define best practices for IAM  

    • Identify preferred IAM solution(s) for campus application 

    • Identify or create documentation for developers to aid in adopting the preferred solutions 

  • General Objectives

    • Identify or create a central point for disseminating recommendations to the application development community. 

    • Promote the central point to developers on campus through emails, presentations, and other means. 

    • Define a structure for ongoing evaluation of evolving standards to ensure relevance going forward. 

Workgroup Members

  • Nate Baxley, Prairie Research Institute (co-chair)
  • Mike Brosco, OVCRI
  • Ben Kaap, Grainger College of Engineering
  • Joey Meyer, Technology Services
  • Aaron O’Banion, Gies College of Business
  • Clint Stearns, Student Affairs Technology​
  • Tim Sandholm, College of LAS
  • Nathan Tolbert, NCSA

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