VeriSign poised to win Net ID struggle

ZDNet: “In recent weeks, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems have boosted their efforts to become the
leading provider of online identification services. Known as e-wallets, such services allow
consumers to store their personal data in one place, eliminating the need to re-enter credit card
numbers, shipping address and other information as they travel from one Web site to another.

While it’s unclear who the victor will be–or even what the spoils are–VeriSign stands to gain
from the battle itself.”