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Shibboleth Consortium. A bit of history …. Need to put maintenance, support and development of Shibboleth on a sustainable basis Internet2, JISC and SWITCH decide to initiate Shibboleth Consortium Charter signed in April 2013 Broadening the membership base is key for success.
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A bit of history … • Need to put maintenance, support and development of Shibboleth on a sustainable basis • Internet2, JISC and SWITCH decide to initiate Shibboleth Consortium • Charter signed in April 2013 • Broadening the membership base is key for success
Vision of the Consortium • To deliver, enhance and support the open-source product of choice for organizations wishing to deploy federated identity • For Shibboleth to be recognized for its quality of software offering and its engagement with the user, standards and development community
Consortium • Has been established to provide a structure, whereby the community can support the direction and development of the Shibboleth project through financial contributions • provides the means for sustainability for Shibboleth
Structure of Consortium S.Cantor (Ohio State) J.Sharp (Janet) S.Waggener (I2) C.Witzig (SWITCH) K.Meynell (Janet)
Benefits for joining • Only way to guarantee keeping access to Shibboleth open-source and free • Allows proper staffing for • Continued development of Shibboleth code base • Timely response on Shibboleth mailing lists • As member, be able • To elect representative(s) to the Board • To be involved in the continued development of Shibboleth • As principle, be able • To contribute directly to the work of the Board • To nominate Board member
Membership Types • Goal: Accommodate organizations of different types in order to allow a broad membership • Different membership types available for • Size of the organization: small – medium – large • Commercial – academic organizations • Individual organization – Federation
Membership Types and Fees DRAFT Board Approval scheduled for early June
Further Information • Consortium: http://www.shibboleth.net • To join: http://shibboleth.net/consortium/join.html • Charter: http://shibboleth.net/consortium/principles.html