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- This paper investigates and reports the status of identity management systems and e-learning standards across Europe for promoting mobility, collaboration and the sharing of contents and services in higher education institutions.The creation of identities federation across Europe has been under discussion by TERENA (Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association) to provide a service federation like the EDUROAM WIFI network that permits the mobility across Europe. This paper reports on some of the issues highlighted in the light of recent developments. It is revealed that it is crucial to create identity management fedeartion to provide for ease of mobility and facilitate collaboration and sharing information amongst staff and students in higher education.