Active Login Manager

Active Login Manager (ALM) is a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution designed specifically for Cisco desktop telephones. According to the vendor, ALM simplifies the login process for users by eliminating the need to remember and enter their credentials multiple times a day. The product is suitable for businesses of any size and caters to various professions and industries, including IT professionals, system administrators, telecommunications professionals, call centers, and healthcare organizations.

Key Features

According to the vendor, ALM offers the following key features:

Single Sign-On: ALM allows users to log into their Cisco desktop phone without manual entry of their Extension Mobility username and PIN. This feature aims to save time and reduce security risks associated with credential management.

Automated Login and Logout: ALM automatically logs off the connected phone during specific events, such as PC lock or screensaver activation. The vendor claims that this feature enhances the usability of Cisco IP Phone Extension Mobility by controlling the log on and log off process based on personalized events.

Extension Mobility Integration: According to the vendor, ALM seamlessly integrates with Cisco's Extension Mobility functionality available in every Unified Communications Manager version. It is compatible with all Cisco Unified Communications networks, leveraging existing APIs.

Reachability: ALM facilitates attendants and receptionists in checking the status of users on internal telephone lists. Additionally, it allows users to check their status within Microsoft Office Communicator Server (OCS) and Live Communications Server (LCS) networks, as claimed by the vendor.

Enhanced Security: ALM aims to enhance the security of business telephony by preventing unauthorized phone calls. According to the vendor, it automatically logs off the phone when the PC is locked or shut down. The product also offers customizable behavior to configure security settings.

Flexibility: The vendor claims that ALM provides users with the flexibility to move freely within the office environment without concerns about desk phone access. It automatically loads user settings onto the associated desktop telephone when they start their laptop or another device.

ALM Pro Deployment: ALM Pro is a client-only application, eliminating the need for additional server hardware. The vendor states that the software's deployment to existing networks is fully scriptable, simplifying the configuration process. The RSconnect Application Manager assists in managing large-scale installations.

Inventory Manager (Optional): The optional Inventory Manager supports various virtualization technologies and WiFi-based phones. According to the vendor, it scans the network, maintains a mapping file of connected computers and desktop phones, and allows ALM to load end user profiles to the appropriate telephones based on the mapping information.