Identity Automation
Our mission is to secure and manage user identities, access on-premise, in the cloud and anywhere in between #IAM #security.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
* | $215m | Acquisition | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Identity Automation provides identity and access management (IAM) software, with a strategic focus on the education and healthcare sectors. The company was established in 2006 by James Litton, initially as a consulting service for IAM solutions before developing its own product. Litton served as CEO for over 14 years before transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman in August 2020.
The company's core offering is the RapidIdentity platform, a comprehensive suite designed to automate and manage the full lifecycle of user identities. This includes provisioning and de-provisioning user accounts, managing access rights, and ensuring secure authentication across both on-premise and cloud-based systems. RapidIdentity's capabilities encompass single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), access governance, and privileged access management. The platform is designed to reduce the administrative burden on IT departments by synchronizing user data with authoritative sources like HR and Student Information Systems, automating role assignments, and streamlining access requests. For the education sector, it aims to maximize instructional time by providing students and educators with secure and simple access to digital learning environments. Specific features for schools include authentication via pictographs and QR codes.
Operating on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, Identity Automation serves a diverse client base that includes K-12 school districts, colleges, universities, government agencies, and commercial enterprises. Notable clients include Chicago Public Schools, Dallas Independent School District, and Houston Community College. The company expanded its market presence through strategic acquisitions. In July 2018, it acquired HealthCast, a provider of enterprise single sign-on (eSSO) and virtual desktop technology for the healthcare industry, enhancing its capabilities for clinical applications and securing patient data. In March 2020, it acquired Enboard, a data security and SSO platform for K-12 institutions. This series of expansions and product developments culminated in the company's acquisition by Jamf, an Apple device management specialist, for approximately $215 million in a deal expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. This acquisition aims to create a unified platform combining device management with dynamic, role-based identity and access management.
Keywords: identity and access management, IAM, single sign-on, SSO, multi-factor authentication, MFA, identity governance, lifecycle management, user provisioning, access control, cybersecurity, education technology, EdTech, healthcare IT, RapidIdentity, access management, Jamf, automated provisioning, data security, compliance, user authentication, role-based access, privileged access management, federated identity
