The Rise of IVIP: Game Changer or Hype?

Is IVIP the next evolution in identity governance or just hype? Explore why Identity Visibility & Intelligence Platforms are reshaping IAM programs.


Over the past decade, organisations have invested heavily in IAM and IGA. These platforms brought structure to access provisioning, certification, and compliance. Yet despite this progress, one challenge keeps resurfacing in almost every identity program: visibility.

That’s why we’re taking the opportunity to host an open conversation with the CEOs of two key IVIP players — Elimity and Nexis — on February 26th, 2026 (register here).

We'll discuss what Identity Visibility & Intelligence Platforms really mean, why they’ve emerged now, and whether they represent a true shift in identity governance or simply the next wave of hype.

 

Identity Governance Has a Visibility Problem

Security teams still struggle to answer simple questions with confidence.

↳ Who has access to what?
↳ How did that access come into place?
↳ And does it still make sense today?

Cloud adoption, SaaS sprawl, non-human identities, and AI-driven access have pushed identity environments far beyond what traditional governance models were designed to handle. 

This is not a failure of IAM or IGA, it’s a reflection of how much complexity has increased.

 

Why Analysts Introduced IVIP

That growing complexity is exactly why analysts such as Gartner and KuppingerCole introduced a new category: Identity Visibility & Intelligence Platforms (IVIP).

IVIP is not about enforcing access or replacing governance tools. It’s about making identity data visible, understandable, and actionable across all systems, whether you are at the start of your identity journey or you have a mature IGA in place.

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Why IVIP and IGA are a Great Match

One of the biggest misconceptions around IVIP is that it competes with existing IAM or IGA investments. It doesn’t.

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IAM and IGA remain essential for provisioning, certification, and policy enforcement. IVIP complements them by continuously analysing access, detecting risk, and providing the context that governance tools need to act effectively.

👉 White Paper "How IVIP Complements IGA"

https://elimity.com/whitepaper/ivip-iga

 

An Open Conversation with IVIP Industry Leaders Elimity, Nexis and SonicBee.

Webinar Elimity SonicBee Nexis

To explore this question openly, we’re hosting a live, podcast-style webinar with two IVIP industry leaders.

Dr. Maarten Decat (CEO, Elimity) and Dr. Heiko Klarl (CEO, Nexis) will discuss real customer challenges, where identity governance is heading, and whether IVIP truly changes the game. The session is moderated by Timo Copp (Managing Partner, SonicBee), 

No demos. No slides. Just an open conversation and live Q&A.

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