Condatis, an innovative digital identity company based in Edinburgh, is at the forefront of the decentralized technology movement, shaking up the identity management landscape.
With Microsoft recording more than 600 million attacks per day in the last year1 and news of data breaches gracing our screens more and more, there’s much to be said about the fragmented ecosystem that makes up identity solutions everywhere. Fraught with inefficiencies and security challenges, Condatis is tackling the problem head-on.
Condatis: A Pioneer in Decentralized Identity Solutions
Predominantly known for implementing the Microsoft Entra portfolio, Condatis has spent the last decade delivering digital solutions by solving complex identity challenges. Along the way, the team has identified growing pain points that affect user experience and even business performance.
“We’ve been working in the centralised identity space for some time now, and we keep seeing the same issues when it comes to security, efficiency, and experience. We’re reaching a tipping point where users are becoming fed up with repeated verifications – yet increasingly conscious of data protection. Businesses and users struggle to determine who is real or fake. Disparate systems hinder businesses from providing seamless experiences, being prepared, and being compliant with changing standards. Businesses should understand there are other identity options out there to assess.” Chris Eckl, Identity and Trust Fellow
Over the past five years, the Condatis team has strategically dedicated efforts to decentralized identity solutions, strengthening their experience and preparing for the inevitable shift towards portable identity. Recognised by Gartner in their latest Market Guide for Decentralized Identity, Condatis is just one of few global companies with practical implementation, taking this direction with the aim of disrupting the existing digital identity space. They believe that organisations should consider how data can be re-used, shared and trusted which is contrary to existing models where data is held in private silos. The goal?
Form a new economy in trusted data that builds transparency and deters threats.
Decentralized identity technology offers numerous advantages over traditional, centralised systems. Eliminating single points of failure enhances security and reduces the risk of data breaches. Users gain greater control over their personal information, promoting privacy and trust. The technology facilitates seamless interoperability across platforms, eliminating the need for repeated identity verifications, removing friction and improving operational efficiency. It allows for secure, fluid data sharing between service providers, leading to more personalised and seamless user experiences. Adhering to regulatory compliance becomes much more manageable with the flexibility and transparency offered. So why are so few leading the way?
“Portable identities will revolutionise how people interact with the digital economy by providing better security, frictionless data transfer, and great user experiences. However, this is a challenge for ecosystem operators and participants. How will they integrate, orchestrate, and interoperate between the different protocols, digital wallets, and data sources within their organisation and across the globe? There needs to be a solution that provides access to the increasing number of digital wallets, patterns, and technologies. This also has to happen in a way that doesn’t require significant technical investment.” said Alasdair Murray, CTPO of Condatis.
Introducing Cenda: A Transformative Identity Solution
Condatis, leveraging its extensive practical expertise, has identified key technological hurdles that limit the pace at which organisations can bring decentralized solutions to market within large ecosystems. In response, Condatis has developed Cenda, a groundbreaking decentralized identity engineering platform.
With a dedicated team of identity engineers, Condatis has created a platform that’s capable of integrating the benefits of both emerging and existing solutions to uncover new and improved technological advancements. Cenda by Condatis simplifies the process for enterprises to harness the security, power and scalability of their existing Microsoft Azure and Entra investments with disparate systems and frameworks, Cenda is an enterprise edge engineering platform designed for journey orchestration, third party service integration, wallet interoperability, data gathering, and credential issuance and verification.
By abstracting these complex architectures, tools, and services, Cenda reduces the cognitive load on developers, thereby increasing engineering team productivity and improving time to market. Cenda by Condatis is already harnessing this power to revolutionise the travel experience in the Middle East, helping to build a futuristic community 33 times the size of New York City.
“Cenda signifies a transformative rise—a journey from fragmented identities to a unified, empowered you. Imagine a world where your identity is not a series of disjointed checkpoints but a smooth, cohesive experience. Cenda powers that world,” said Chris Tate, CEO of Condatis.
“Cenda’s journey began with a simple yet profound vision: how do we revolutionise the way we manage and access our digital identities? We envisioned a solution that addresses the complexities of modern identity management and elevates the entire experience to new heights. The purpose behind Cenda is a nod to a journey of ascension. It’s a reminder that every interaction, every verification, every login should be a step up, not a hurdle.”
With fragmented identity management systems hampering the smooth exchange of critical information among providers, growing fears of data breaches, changing international standards such as eIDAS 2.0 and digital driving licences, businesses must explore new ways to handle compliance and interoperability among the new wave of digital identities while mitigating the latest security threats. Small but mighty, Condatis aims to lead the charge in this new era of identity management.