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The Innovation Lab launched in 2021 with a bold mission: Empowering nonprofits with long-term, no-strings-attached support that includes financial investment, technology, and expertise. We believe this method enables nonprofits to make the greatest impact possible. It’s a new philosophy for philanthropy—and one that we put to the test with three…

Child helplines worldwide are inundated with 30 million calls per year, and millions of calls go unanswered. That puts in perspective the scale of the challenge facing the nonprofits on the other side of the phone. Better technology and access to data are crucial, but the first step is for social change leaders to take stock of the tools they need…

There’s a good reason solving poverty is a top priority for socially minded organizations. Providing people with opportunities to prosper has a ripple effect on other injustices. When struggling communities have more access to financial resources, they can better counter issues with education, infrastructure, nutrition, and shelter at both a…

Home Realm Discovery for organizations and multi-organization selection Businesses are discerning customers and they need your application to work with every part of their Identity stack. In a bygone era, their users might tolerate a clunky login experience when accessing the SaaS applications that they need to get their job done, but now they’re…

Okta for Good is our response to calls for action on global social issues, including climate change, the digital divide, racial justice, and inclusive pathways into technology.  Working in partnership with business units across Okta, Okta for Good drives meaning and purpose within the organization and beyond, connecting employees to the nonprofit…

Smallholder farmers are crucial to addressing global issues like climate change, food insecurity, and poverty. These farmers are responsible for feeding 80% of people living in lower-income countries but often live on a daily income of just $2. Their lack of access to relevant and timely information at scale makes it increasingly difficult for…

In the most recent version of Okta Verify for iOS (8.2), we decided to sunset the companion watch app. This blog aims to explain our thinking and share knowledge. Watch apps are cool. Pulling out your phone to accept an MFA push notification is not a great experience. Why would anyone sunset such great functionality? In a nutshell, you don’t need…

In today's corporate landscape, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies have gained significant traction, with over 50% of computers, tablets, and smartphones being used as personal devices in the workplace, according to Okta’s Businesses at Work 2023 report. However, with the rise of personal devices owned by third-party contractors, vendors, and…

In 2020, following the death of George Floyd, we witnessed a racial reckoning that exposed the harmful inequities within our society, underscoring the need for systemic change. Recognizing the magnitude of this movement and the urgent need for greater action, Okta affirmed its commitment to fighting for racial equity and promised to remain…

Okta Lifecycle Management (LCM) helps organizations of all sizes streamline and automate end-to-end lifecycle activities. Customers who use an external Identity source, like a human resources (HR) management system, will connect it to Okta so that they can import and manage identities throughout their lifecycle in a single plane. Okta has a number…