In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim welcome Martin Kuppinger, Founder and Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole, for his fifth appearance. The discussion delves into the evolving intersection of AI and identity, emphasizing the critical need for reliable identity verification as technology advances. The conversation also touches on the future of identity systems, including the potential of decentralized identity solutions and the role of AI in enhancing identity management. Martin shares insights on the European identity landscape, promoting reusable identity verification and highlighting emerging trends such as policy-based access and natural language interfaces. The episode wraps up with travel tips for Berlin and a look ahead at the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2025.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI and Identity
02:09 Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast
02:15 Upcoming Events and Personal Anecdotes
06:18 Guest Introduction and Main Discussion
07:03 Identity Verification Trends and Challenges
10:04 The Future of Identity Verification
23:27 Enterprise Use Cases and Solutions
28:05 AI Agents and the Future of SaaS
28:59 Introduction to Martin the Chatbot
29:23 The Role of AI in Enhancing Search Functionality
31:05 AI's Impact on Various Industries
31:49 Challenges and Limitations of AI
34:10 The Future of AI in Identity Management
40:40 Leadership Compass for Access Governance
45:28 Microsoft's Strategy in Identity and Security
56:19 Travel Tips for Germany
01:03:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinkuppinger/
The 2025 Identity Fabric and IAM Reference Architecture: https://www.kuppingercole.com/research/an80978/the-2025-identity-fabric-and-iam-reference-architecture
Webinar Recording: Identity Fabric and Reference Architecture 2025: Future-Proofing your IAM
Access may require registration and maybe a KC membership (for the report).
Information about KC Memberships: Membership Packages | KuppingerCole
European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 - Use code idac25mko for 25% off: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2025?ref=partneridac
Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/
Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/
Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com
Keywords
Identity Verification, AI, EIC 2025, Digital Identity, Trust, Decentralized Identity, User Experience, Onboarding, Security, Technology Trends, AI, identity management, access governance, data extraction, future trends, Germany travel tips, IDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, Martin Kuppinger
