actually, it is a pretty standard solution to these types of problems - it's called Federated Identity Management. There are a number of standards in place all

actually, it is a pretty standard solution to these types of problems - it's called Federated Identity Management. There are a number of standards in place all supported by a number of different vendors that provides this type of functionality. SAML and WS-Security are two that come to mind. But I'm in perfect agreement on the punchline, that was awesome.