IBM recently acquired CrossIdeas, adding to the IBM Security Systems division and its existing identity and access management (IAM) portfolio. The company had already partnered with IBM in the Ready for IBM Security Intelligence program. Analysts say the acquisition could enable IBM to take a leading role in the identity governance and administration market. Forrester Research: IBM will add a number of notable IAM capabilities to its product line, including access governance, access request management, role design and management, separation of duties and SAP governance.”]