The KC Chronicle: January 2025

Dearest Readers,

Happy New Year! ? We trust you are settling into 2025 feeling revitalized and prepared for the year to come! The January edition of KC Chronicle is here to keep you in the loop with the latest and greatest from KuppingerCole Analysts AG .

Whether you're embarking on new initiatives, establishing new objectives, or simply moving forward at your own pace, we have valuable insights and tools to empower you in the year to come.

If you're new to our quirky little corner - welcome aboard!?? The KC Chronicle serves up expert insights and connects you to must-know industry updates right to your inbox, hassle-free.

Here’s to a fantastic beginning to the year - happy reading! ??

What's New this Month

• ?? Identity Fabric and Reference Architecture 2025: This month, we hosted an exciting webinar on The Identity Fabric & Reference Architecture for 2025, sparking great discussions about the future of identity management. Dr. Phillip Messerschmidt and Martin Kuppinger shared updates on frameworks designed to future-proof your identity and access systems. They highlighted the adaptability of the Identity Fabric and the enhanced IAM Reference Architecture, focusing on real-time aspects, session management, and post-event analytics, offering a detailed look at identity orchestration and integration via APIs.

Can't get enough of this topic? ?? Don't miss out on our workshop at the European Identity and Cloud Conference, where we'll dive deeper into the updated Identity Fabric and Reference Architecture.

• ?? cyberevolution 2024 – Watch the Interviews: Mirela C. , Lead Editor at The Paypers , joined us to sit down with many of your favorite speakers, Sergej Epp , Justin Richer , John Erik Setsaas , Max I. , and Andrzej Kawalec for in-depth discussions on some of the most pressing topics in cybersecurity and AI. ?? From wallets and federated bubbles to red teaming and beyond, these conversations offer key insights into the future of our industry.

If you missed them, you can catch up on all the interviews here.

Upcoming Events

European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025

The European Identity & Cloud Conference 2025 is shaping up to be one of our best yet! Our agenda's been filling up faster than you can say "Digital ID", featuring top-tier speakers, current topics, and deep-dive sessions that you won’t want to miss. If you're looking to explore the latest in Digital ID, Security, Privacy, and Governance in an AI-driven world, EIC offers you the platform to do just that, as well as unparalleled networking opportunities with an incredibly supportive and engaged community. ??

??? Register while the early bird discount is still available, and if you just can't wait, relive EIC moments from last year below! ??

Our Fave Content Pieces

Grab your reading glasses (or your headphones!), we've rounded up our favorite blogs for this month:

• "What's Next in CIAM" by John Tolbert explains how Customer Identity and Access Management is evolving as businesses work to enhance user experiences while ensuring security and compliance with privacy regulations. Key trends include B2B CIAM, consent and privacy management, identity verification, integration with customer data platforms, Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms, chatbots, and payment service providers. ????
• "Rethinking Identity Governance and Administration in the Digital Era" by Martin Kuppinger dives into the vital role of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) as a key player in enterprise access management. In our digital age, where companies thrive on software and digital services, old-school IGA methods just won’t cut it anymore. ??

It’s time for businesses to rethink IGA to tackle the new challenges posed by diverse workforces, rapidly changing application environments, and tough compliance rules. Check it out!

Exciting Research

New Year, New Insights! As we kick off 2025, our brilliant analysts are already diving into fresh research. ?? This January, we’re excited to highlight two must-read research papers that will keep you ahead in identity security. While we’re just giving you a sneak peek here, becoming a KuppingerCole member unlocks access to our full library of expert research and analysis!

• ?? Whitepaper "How to Make CIAM a Success" by Paul Fisher explains CIAM’s essential role in managing and protecting customer identities in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, the value of CIAM in creating seamless, user-friendly login experiences that align with privacy and compliance mandates like GDPR, and CCPA, and highlights the integration of web applications and API support within modern CIAM solutions to accommodate versatile business needs.

• ?? Advisory Note "The 2025 Identity Fabric and IAM Reference Architecture" by Matthias Reinwarth and Dr. Phillip Messerschmidt introduces the most recent versions of these frameworks, offering clear, actionable guidance for designing, evolving, and operating IAM systems. Whether developing new platforms or modernizing existing ones, the Identity Fabric and IAM Reference Architecture 2025 ensure that every identity, capability, and process aligns with business needs and operational priorities!

?? Employee Spotlight: Meet Julia Peine

Q: What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

The most rewarding part of my job is seeing how all the pieces fit together. Finding a way to align marketing and sales processes so that our customers have a unique and seamless experience at every touchpoint with KuppingerCole is my main goal. I appreciate the great teamwork and support within the company, which is practiced across departments. There are no boring days and everyone is always ready to help.

Q: What do you like to do outside of work?

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking and exploring new places in nature - it's a great way to switch off and recharge. I especially enjoy spending time by the water, from the rugged shores of the North Sea to calm lakes. I find the sound of the waves very relaxing. I'm also a passionate foodie and love trying new restaurants with friends.

Q: What are you looking forward to at EIC?

As this will be my first EIC conference, I am excited to get a feel for the market and learn more about the trends and innovations presented there! It will be particularly interesting to hear the views and insights of the experts on the opportunities and challenges in the field of AI. I am looking forward to seeing how participants from all over the world come together and exchange ideas.

That's all, folks! See you next month. ??