Methods, apparatuses and systems facilitating integration of the
functionality associated with a first on-line service entity with the
functionality associated with a second on-line service entity.
Embodiments of the present invention allow a first on-line service entity
having its own membership model to efficiently collaborate with a second
on-line service entity to offer its users the services of the second
on-line service entity in a seamless and consistently branded manner. One
implementation obviates the need for synchronization of the membership
models between the first and second on-line service entities. One
implementation allows the second on-line service entity to provide
services to the users associated with the first on-line service entity in
a seamless manner without the first on-line service entity having to
proxy the session between the second on-line service entity and the
users.