Google has created tremendous demand for Google Apps, and for GMail, the email component of Google Apps.

In order for the potential benefits of Google Apps and GMail to be realized, the integrated email system must be secure and easily accessible by users.  Single Sign On, or SSO, is the means by which this secure and convenient access is provided to users.

In order for organizations to provide Single Sign On capability for their GMail users, the SAML 2.0 protocol must be supported by the organization through the implementation of a SAML 2.0 compliant product solution.