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+# Micro Focus ias-icons
+
+This project is the icon font for Micro Focus Identity, Access, and Security products,
+which contains an official icon font for web applications built by Micro Focus Identity, 
+Access, and Security Group. The icon font helps provide a consistent icon look and feel 
+throughout these applications.
+
+### Helpful Links
+
+- [Changelog](./CHANGELOG.md)
+- [Developer Guide](./DEVELOPER.md)
+- [Guidelines for Contribution](./CONTRIBUTING.md)