What is a WorkOS?
WorkOS is a developer platform that provides APIs and SDKs to integrate enterprise-grade identity and access management features—like SSO, SCIM directory sync, user management, authentication, and audit logs—into B2B SaaS applications.
It enables quick connections with identity providers (IdPs) such as Okta or Azure AD, focusing on developer efficiency, scalability, and compliance without building complex systems from scratch. Specific features include single sign-on (SSO), directory synchronization via SCIM, user authentication and management, and streamlined enterprise onboarding flows.
WorkOS addresses technical authentication and security needs, differing from WorkOps (a framework for unifying teams, processes, and workflows) and broader Work OS platforms (e.g., for collaborative management).
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Do we need to abandon our existing tools to implement WorkOps?
Absolutely not. WorkOps acts as an intelligent orchestration layer above your existing tools, making them work together more effectively. Whether you use Jira, Easy8, Microsoft Teams, SAP or Hubspot, WorkOps enhances rather than replaces your tech stack.
Is WorkOps just another project management methodology?
No, WorkOps isn’t just another project management methodology. It’s a framework. Imagine an ecosystem of work that blends both work and operations into a single framework. Instead of separating project delivery from day-to-day operations, WorkOps unifies them, enabling methodologies like Agile and Waterfall to coexist and ensuring continuous flow across the entire organisation.
