In this episode, Matthias Reinwarth is joined by Alejandro Leal, Senior Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts, to discuss the strategic shift toward Identity Fabrics in modern IAM. Alejandro outlines the challenges posed by fragmented IAM architectures and the growing diversity of digital identities.

The conversation explores how the Identity Fabric model enables organizations to build cohesive, adaptive identity infrastructures that integrate existing tools while providing observability and actionable insights. They also examine the importance of integration, modularity, and policy enforcement across identity silos. The episode concludes with practical steps for building a future-proof IAM strategy.

We dive into:

• Why traditional IAM is failing
• What Identity Fabric really means (and what it’s not)
• How it supports every identity type — human or machine
• The critical role of observability & actionable insights
• How to balance legacy tools with agile innovation
• Where to start your implementation — without a big bang

Identity is now a strategic business function — and Identity Fabric is how to operationalize it.