Single sign-on is just abotu standard for enterprises with a large number of applications. But an overlooked problem for enterprises is making sure employees are logged out of systems. Ping Identity has announced a seed investment in Swirlds to solve the universal logout problem with single sign-on systems.

Ping Identity has been acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on software, data and technology-enabled businesses; Thursby Software Systems Inc. announced it is providing software and support for two-factor authentication with Common Access Cards on Apple mobile devices for the Defense Logistics Agency; AMAG Technology has added Stone Lock Global as a certified member of its partner program.

As billions of new devices join the Internet of Things, keeping customer data secure becomes both more critical and more difficult. To meet the challenge, it is essential to view security as identity-centric. Roles change as an employee or customer moves throughout an organization and it’s important to maintain a single identity for an individual to ensure a foundation, through correct access and authorization management, that can support robust security.

The sharing economy plays by different rules but trusted identity is a necessity according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers. This new sector may be small but it’s growing — be it renting an apartment, buying something on Craig’s List or agreeing to a car sharing arrangement – it is a new way of doing business for some.

Consumers are tired of passwords and want to use other methods for access, including social logins, biometrics and two-factor authentication. Fifty-two percent of consumers would like to use anything other than usernames and passwords when creating a new account, according to a Gigya survey of 4,000 consumers in the U.S. and the U.K. ranging from baby boomers to millennials.

VASCO announced that eSignLive has launched the Spring ’16 Release for its cloud electronic signature software; the Smart Card Alliance has added a new event, the Security of Things 2016 conference; ForgeRock announced the preview of a new Cloud Foundry service broker.

Authentication is important for governments seeking solutions for improved security, privacy, interoperability, and better customer experiences. The FIDO Alliance has grown since its inception and is now making the push for its specifications to be used by government’s spanning the globe.