Our latest release of ClickTime offers support for OpenID. This is significant for a couple of reasons: it lets us offer single-sign-on to those customers who desire or require it. But more importantly, OpenID is a lightweight technology that is gaining traction in the enterprise -- and it's the ideal link 
between corporate identity management and hosted services like ClickTime.
If this is all new to you, here's a quick FAQ:
Q: What's OpenID?
A: It's a "Single-Sign-On" technology. With OpenID, you don't need to type in usernames and passwords to securely enter the web sites and applications that support it. You can manage one set of credentials and one password for all your web apps.
Q: How does ClickTime use it?
A: It's easy: instead of managing your password in ClickTime, you enter your OpenID server information in ClickTime. As long as you've already logged into your OpenID, you'll go directly into ClickTime without needing to enter a password.
Q: How do I get an OpenID for myself/my company?
A: Here are some suggestions:
- Use one of the popular OpenID servers on the web (AOL, MyOpenID.com, most blog sites, etc.)
- Install your own OpenID server (a great way to connect your OpenID to an existing Active Directory, LDAP server, etc.) Instructions are at www.openID.net
Q: Is all this secure?
A: We think OpenID offers excellent security without adding complexity. So do Microsoft, Sun, AOL, Yahoo, Verisign, and other major tech firms that have endorsed the standard.
Q: How do I get started?
A: Try using your OpenID with ClickTime and see what's available to you. OpenID is enabled by default for new accounts. Current subscribers can enable it easily in their company preferences.
