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+This claims provider allows to set up SharePoint 2010 permissions based on Department user property from Active Directory domain. Departments are Company sensitive. The provider can be utilized by SharePoint 2010 web application with Claims-based authentication
+ enabled. Supports Forms (with AD membership provider) and Windows Authentication.