Insights

CIAM, from the people
doing the work.

Blog, case studies, webinars, and events from Next Reason. Plain reads on customer identity, written by our CIAM experts.

Number of the week
June 8, 2026
87%

Of enterprises that have rolled out passkeys say they're still struggling with implementation.

Source: FIDO Alliance + HID survey of 400 IT pros across the US and UK, 2025.

Blog

NIST SP 800-63-4: the new high-assurance CIAM blueprint.

Federal-grade standards are bleeding into private-sector CIAM. What the new IAL and AAL definitions mean for FinTech and healthcare, why deepfake resistance now matters at onboarding, and how to move past SMS-based MFA without breaking conversion.

Nate SzytelMay 18, 20268 min read

What we're seeing on the work.

Opinionated, CIAM-specific reads from our experts.

Mythos-Class AI for Customer Identity: Key Takeaways

Most of the conversation around Anthropic's new Claude Mythos model is focused on workforce codebases. But for those of us in the CIAM space, the implications are much more persona…

Enterprise Passkey Implementation: Why 87% Struggle

The Numbers Tell a Clear Story The FIDO Alliance and HID surveyed 400 IT professionals across the US and UK, and the results paint a picture of widespread intent colliding with ope…

Programs we have owned to the cutover.

Scope, platform, and the outcome that mattered—run end-to-end by senior CIAM architects.

Global Energy China Operations

Case Study: Large-Scale CIAM Platform Migration in China

Next Reason partnered with the China division of a global energy company to extract and securely transfer nearly 20 million customer identity records from Akamai Identity Cloud to…

Electronics and Healthcare Company

Case Study: Onsite Training, Enablement, and Implementation

To help a global consumer electronics company roll out an updated and standardized OpenId Connect solution, Next Reason spent 3 months onsite assisting in strategy, implementation,…

Where you can find the team.

Live sessions, on-demand webinars, conferences, and hosted events. If we're going to be in your city, we'd rather talk in person.

22
Apr 2026
São Paulo, Brazil

Let's Talk CIAM in Brazil | Next Reason at IAM Tech Day

Next Reason is at IAM Tech Day to explore the identity landscape here in Brazil, the opportunities, the challenges, and the players shaping it. Whether you're evaluating a CIAM platform, planning an implementation, or looking for a local partner who truly understands the Brazilian market, this is a great moment to talk.

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13
Jan 2026
Webinar

Akamai Identity Cloud Migration: Next Reason CIAM Webinar

In this webinar style discussion, Haley Lovett and Nate Szytel from Next Reason discuss the Akamai Identity Cloud deprecation timeline and strategies for migrating onto a new CIAM platform. Next Reason is a trusted leader in customer identity and access management (CIAM), offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to help enterprises, mid-sized, and SMBs modernize, secure, and optimize their identity ecosystems.

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1
Dec 2025
Las Vegas, NV

Meet Nate at AWS re:Invent 2025

We're headed to AWS re:Invent 2025 in Las Vegas. Schedule a time to meet our CEO Nate Szytel to discuss your CIAM strategy. Use the button below to schedule a 15 minute slot.

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26
Aug 2025
Webinar

Principal Solutions Architect, Next Reason

Watch our joint webinar where LoginRadius and Next Reason experts walk you through a seamless and secure path to migrate from Akamai Identity Cloud. Whether you're already preparing for the AIC sunset or still exploring your options, this session will show you how to migrate quickly with zero downtime, full compliance, and future-ready identity capabilities. Join us for an exclusive webinar where LoginRadius and Next Reason experts walk you through a seamless and secure path to migrate from Akamai Identity Cloud. Whether you're already preparing for the AIC sunset or still exploring your options, this session will show you how to migrate quickly with zero downtime, full compliance, and future-ready identity capabilities. Don't miss this opportunity to attend! Reserve your spot today at loginradius.com.

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15
Aug 2025
Webinar

Future-Proofing CIAM: Migrating from Akamai Identity Cloud to Thales OneWelcome

Akamai has announced the deprecation of its Identity Cloud platform (formerly Janrain) by the end of 2027. If your business relies on this platform, you need to start planning your migration now. Join us for a special webinar where industry leaders from Next Reason and Thales will provide an in-depth guide on how to navigate this transition seamlessly.

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