OptimalCloud is a cloud-hosted identity and access management solution that provides multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and federation capabilities. The platform operates as a fully private cloud service where identity data is stored and accessed in real-time. The solution includes several components: OptimalCloud for multi-factor authentication and authorization from on-premise or cloud data stores, Cloud-Hosted VIS (Virtual Identity Server) that provides a universal directory with real-time views of data from multiple stores, Optimal License Management Assistant (OLMA) for tracking and managing software license assignments and usage, Cloud Reporting for centralized audit trails of user/group management and application activity, and Optimal Authentication Service which offers RESTful web service-based authentication capabilities. The platform supports thousands of pre-integrated federated applications and is designed to eliminate the need for on-premise deployments. The service handles identity management infrastructure, maintenance, and operations, removing these responsibilities from internal IT teams. OptimalCloud operates as an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) offering, providing cloud federation and single sign-on functionality without requiring organizations to manage the underlying infrastructure.