For example, the company recently announced a partnership with Okta, which provides for user management and control (such as with Active Directory).

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The suite of APIs allows developers to seamlessly integrate with Polycom RealPresence video solutions such as provisioning, scheduling, directory services, user management, conference control, authentication, and billing.

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The company will also announce next week a 60-day free trial of the Red Hat Network, available through www.redhat.com , that will include access to directory services, outbound user notifications, an automated stream of open-source software, and access to community support forums.

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Novell has always done well with network engineers and other technical types in user organizations, but the decision to go with something as strategic as an enterprise directory is made at a much higher level.

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