The architecture provides a logical abstraction layer to define and organize libraries of process handlers and adapters.

A methodology to implement provisioning on any application from a centralized core set of processes and rules.

A unique set of predefined handlers and process actions. This toolkit of handlers and predefined processes were developed using a unique coding structure that enables rapid customization and integration to the overall Identity Management solution.

A methodology by which handlers can be easily manipulated to create specific handlers which address the unique processes which are inherent in each Identity Management deployment.

Rules Libraries are specifically developed for specific resources to be provisioned. These libraries contain specific instructions on how users are added, deleted, or modified for each resource such as Active Directory, LDAP, and many other common enterprise applications.

A methodology for handlers to call rules libraries. Rule libraries provide the underlying mechanics of execution and define the workflow components to handlers.

A visualization methodology that illustrates the relationship between handlers and process actions in a way that encourages addressing new ways to manage user rights. This tool allows users to point, click on, and drag process actions around a display to create new and different handlers.

A unique process of scalability based on re-applying handlers to a variety of computerized applications and environment situations.

A process to interface handlers to computer environments and thereby, enforce new ways to deploy and maintain user rights.

By addressing a companies process and workflow anomalies, significant savings can be gained in time of implementation and the total cost of ownership. By utilizing the workflow and best practices contained in the UIA many process bottlenecks can be avoided or eliminated thus reducing the complexity of implementation and maintenance and realizing the long-term benefits and savings.