OpenID Eliminates the Need for Multiple Usernames Across Different Websites
The OpenID Foundation have announced that representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft, VeriSign and Yahoo! have all joined its board, which means a massive step forward for the integration of singles IDs.
What is OpenID?
OpenID eliminates the need for multiple usernames across different websites, simplifying your online experience.
You get to choose the OpenID Provider that best meets your needs and most importantly that you trust. At the same time, your OpenID can stay with you, no matter which Provider you move to. And best of all, the OpenID technology is not proprietary and is completely free.
For businesses, this means a lower cost of password and account management, while drawing new web traffic. OpenID lowers user frustration by letting users have control of their login.
How do I get an OpenID?
You may already have one. If you use any of the following services, you already have your own OpenID:
AOL – openid.aol.com/screenname
SmugMug – username.smugmug.com
Vox – member.vox.com
WordPress.com – username.wordpress.com
With over a quarter of a billion subscribers, OpenID is now set to go big with its new big-name partners.
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