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Maria Semmelrock-Picej et al.<br />

Figure 1: Creation of dynamic value chains for eCollaboration<br />

This paper emphasizes on Federated Identity Management which is based on trust. (Fuchs and<br />

Pernul 2007) define the environment of an Identity Management system as an integrated,<br />

comprehensive framework which is based on three pillars: policies, processes and used technologies.<br />

Identity Management processes deal with user management, organisational as well as technical<br />

approval workflows, and escalation procedures. They form the main administrative workload as they<br />

comprehend the management of the whole user lifecycle. In order to regulate identity related<br />

information flows and processes, policies have to be defined. For example, policies express<br />

regulations for user management processes, delegation issues or general security requirements. The<br />

third pillar technologies can be subdivided in the following three main components:<br />

Directory services provide synchronised information about users and resources forming the<br />

foundation of a comprehensive identity management infrastructure.<br />

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