Author: Gary Thompson

Gary Thompson is a 35 year veteran of the PR industry. He was the president of Shandwick International, the world’s largest agency with 2000 people in 90 offices and 32 countries. A million mile flyer on both American and United, he got off the road at the “encouragement” of his wife. Four years ago, he founded his own firm, Clarity Communications, which counts Avatier as one its most successful clients.

Harry Potter and the Gartner Identity Management Magic Quadrant

Harry Potter and the Gartner Identity Management Magic Quadrant
  • February 12, 2013 //
  • Gary Thompson

  • Riddikulus! What’s so "magic" about the Gartner Identity Management Magic Quadrant? The Identity & Access Governance Management Magic Quadrant was just released and it’s not a "wand waver" by any stretch…read more →

Help Desk Password Reset Software: 5 Ways Orgs are Taking Care of Business

Help Desk Password Reset Software: 5 Ways Orgs are Taking Care of Business
  • February 8, 2013 //
  • Gary Thompson

  • Take off with help desk password reset software. Today’s business places some mighty widespread demands upon Identity and access management systems. They need identity management solutions with help desk password…read more →

Access Certification Software: It’s (Not) Too Good to Be True: Top 10 Features

Access Certification Software: It’s (Not) Too Good to Be True: Top 10 Features
  • January 29, 2013 //
  • Gary Thompson

  • Cost saving compliance. Today’s business world doesn’t work Monday through Friday from 9-to-5 and neither do those who threaten the compliance needs of businesses. Whether it’s an organization’s own employees…read more →

Making the Case for Password Reset Software: The 25 World’s Worst Passwords

Making the Case for Password Reset Software: The 25 World’s Worst Passwords
  • January 14, 2013 //
  • Gary Thompson

  • Password reset software rules. Those who believe Oscar Wilde’s statement that “Art imitates life” need look no further than the Mel Brooks’ futuristic comedy classic, Spaceballs (one of my favorite…read more →

‘No Sweat’ User Provisioning Software for Identity and Access Management… Even in Winter

‘No Sweat’ User Provisioning Software for Identity and Access Management… Even in Winter
  • January 9, 2013 //
  • Gary Thompson

  • Automate identity and access management user provisioning. Winter is not generally associated with people sweating, even in Duluth, Georgia, where high temperatures today were slated to dip into the 40’s.…read more →

2012: A Year of Identity Management Innovation at Avatier

2012: A Year of Identity Management Innovation at Avatier
  • December 31, 2012 //
  • Gary Thompson

  • A year of identity management innovation. Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne? Yes, it’s hard to believe…read more →

8 Ways "Group Requester" Can Knockout Group Management Software Cyber Security Risks

8 Ways "Group Requester" Can Knockout Group Management Software Cyber Security Risks
  • December 12, 2012 //
  • Gary Thompson

  • Group management software knockout. Former boxing champion Manny Pacquiao found out last weekend in his bout with Juan Manuel Marquez that it takes just one blow to bring positive plans…read more →