Bytes by MSDN: Eric D. Boyd and Tim Huckaby discuss Windows Azure Access Control Service
Summary: Abstract: Join Tim Huckaby Founder/Chairman, InterKnowlogy Founder/CEO, Actus Interactive Software and Eric D. Boyd Founder and CEO, responsiveX, as they discuss Windows Azure. Eric talks about Windows Azure Access Control Service (ACS) a federated identity service in the cloud which is unique to Windows Azure (e.g. Facebook, Windows Live ID, Active Directory, etc.). He also shares insights on how using Windows Azure can help you deal with scalability challenges in a cost effective manner. Great interview with invaluable information! Get Free Cloud Access: Window Azure MSDN Benefits | 90 Day Azure Trial About EricEric D. Boyd is the Founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Windows Azure MVP, and a regular speaker at national conferences, regional code camps and local user groups. He is so passionate about apps and cloud services that he founded responsiveX, a management and technology consultancy that helps customers create great web, mobile and client experiences, often powered by cloud services. Eric launched his technology career almost two decades ago with a web development startup and has served in multiple roles since including developer, consultant, technology executive and business owner. You can find Eric blogging at http://www.EricDBoyd.com and on twitter at http://twitter.com/EricDBoyd. About Tim Tim Huckaby is focused on the Natural User Interface (NUI) in Rich Client and Rich Internet Application (RIA) Technologies like Silverlight & WPF on the computer, the Surface, and Windows Phone 7. He has been called a "Pioneer of the Smart Client Revolution" by the press. Tim has been awarded multiple times for the highest rated Keynote and technical presentations for Microsoft and numerous other technology conferences around the world by Microsoft Corporation. Tim has done presentations on Microsoft technologies at technology events like Microsoft Tech Ed, Product Launch events, Dev Days, MEC, World Wide Partner Conference, MGB, MGX, and the PDC, along wi
