Why is it called Okta?
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Why is it called Okta?
The full story: “Our name, Okta, comes from a meteorological term,” said Okta CMO Ryan Carlson. “An ‘okta’ is a unit of measurement used to describe cloudiness. The number of oktas in the sky can range from zero to eight: if it’s zero oktas, it’s a clear blue-sky day; eight oktas means it’s completely overcast.
What does Okta stand for?
OKTA
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| OKTA | Overseas Korean Traders Associations |
How did Okta start?
January 2009
Okta/Founded
What is an Okta Chiclet?
You can add a chiclet to your users’ Okta IdP dashboard, so they can get authenticated and access a specific web page without entering login credentials. These users can then use the bookmark chiclet on their IdP dashboard to get authenticated automatically while accessing the web page.
Who invented Okta?
Frederic Kerrest
Okta (company)
| Formerly | Saasure Inc. (2009–2010) |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 2009 |
| Founder | Todd McKinnon Frederic Kerrest |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
Why should I use Okta?
Okta helps organizations connect different populations and geographies without the need to set up Active Directory Trusts, modify firewall policies, or invest in more infrastructure to connect them all together.
Who makes Okta?
Todd McKinnon
Todd McKinnon is the CEO and co-founder of Okta, the leading provider of enterprise identity, which he co-founded in 2009 with Frederic Kerrest.
Who started Okta?
Todd McKinnon
Frederic Kerrest
Okta/Founders
Okta was co-founded in 2009 by Todd McKinnon and Frederic Kerrest, who previously worked together at Salesforce. In 2015, the company raised US$75 million in venture capital from Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, and Sequoia Capital, at a total initial valuation of US$1.2 billion.
What is Okta Wiki?
Okta, Inc. is a publicly traded identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, website web services and devices.
Who uses Okta?
Okta’s services are built on top of the Amazon Web Services cloud. Okta primarily targets enterprise businesses. Claimed customers as of 2020 include JetBlue, Nordstrom, MGM Resorts International, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
What is special about Okta?
Okta runs on a secure, reliable, extensively audited cloud platform, which integrates deeply with on-premises applications, directories, and identity management systems. Okta’s utility in Identity management and Access management based service highlights the increase in remote working during the pandemic.