Because eDirectory 8.5 supports more open standards and protocols than all other directory services combined, it is well on its way to becoming the de facto standard for directory services. Companies like Cisco, CNN, Sun Microsystems, Xircom, and many others support NDS and offer NDS-enabled services. This NDS momentum is driving computing into a new era based on the directory. With eDirectory 8.5 you can use directory-enabled applications to create secure, customized relationships between your network and those of your customers and partners. You can combine e-business solutions with your partners by setting up mutually beneficial relationships between company networks.
Customers can securely populate customer-accessible directories.
E-business partners can directly communicate with and update each others' directories. Suppliers can immediately know when and how much to ship. Changes in airline reservations can automatically alert hotel and car rental reservations systems. Crucial market data can be collected at Internet speeds. With NDS eDirectory 8.5 you can also be sure your resources are secure.