In the Identity and Access Management (IAM) landscape, the allure of a vendor with a broad market reach might seem appealing at first glance. However, opting for generalists—vendors that cater to all industries with a one-size-fits-all approach—can lead institutions to discover critical gaps in functionality and features tailored specifically for the higher education use case. This is precisely why Fischer Identity has chosen deep specialization over broad appeal.
Fischer Identity’s Deep Specialization in Higher Education IAM
Fischer Identity is not new to Identity and Access Management (IAM). With cybersecurity pioneer Addison Fischer’s experience dating back to the 1970s, Fischer Identity was purposefully built upon decades of IT security wisdom and leadership. Officially established as Fischer International Identity, LLC in 2005, the company’s focus has always been on cloud-based identity and access governance solutions, positioning itself distinctly within the IAM landscape.
From the start, Fischer Identity recognized that higher education institutions have unique challenges, requirements, and operational environments that generalized solutions fail to address adequately. With a dedicated vertical focus, Fischer Identity has become deeply integrated into the higher education community. Our active participation in pivotal organizations such as EDUCAUSE, and The HESS Consortium highlights our commitment and contributes directly to our profound understanding of this sector as does our collaborative approach with higher education specific vendors, such as Ellucian and Jenzabar.
Trusted IAM Vendor for Higher Education Institutions
The results of our strategic specialization speak for themselves. Fischer Identity proudly serves an expansive range of higher education institutions—from small private colleges to large R1 research universities. Esteemed institutions such as Baylor University, University of Virginia, University of Mississippi, Shenandoah University, Chapman University, and Auburn University entrust Fischer Identity to tackle their sophisticated and institution-specific identity management challenges.
This trust isn’t coincidental. IT leaders from these institutions regularly highlight Fischer Identity’s solutions for their seamless alignment with the nuanced operational realities of higher education. Our customers consistently emphasize our collaborative partnership approach and how effectively our platform meets their unique requirements.
Customer Retention and Implementation Success Rates Speak Volumes
Numbers often tell the most compelling stories. Over the past 20 years, Fischer Identity has maintained an extraordinary customer retention rate of 97%. This remarkable statistic underscores the satisfaction and ongoing trust of our clients. Equally impressive is our implementation success rate—standing firmly at 99% over the same two-decade period. This demonstrates not only our technical proficiency but our thorough understanding of higher education environments, ensuring smooth, successful deployments every time.
The Bottom Line: Choose Expertise Over Generalization
Choosing an IAM vendor with broad market appeal might seem like a safe choice, but in higher education, such decisions often lead to compromises and unmet needs. These unmet needs often lead to bolt-ons and customizations, which are unsustainable. Fischer Identity’s proven record of success, exceptional retention rates, and deep commitment to understanding the higher education sector clearly illustrate the power and importance of specialized solutions.
When it comes to IAM, one size truly does not fit all—and Fischer Identity stands ready to meet your institution’s specific needs with unmatched expertise in the complex higher education sector.
