A Quest to Plant a Trillion Trees

IGEL Technology supports Plant-for-the-Planet through donations to community led reforestation and research projects worldwide.
On behalf of attendees at the IGEL Now & Next EUC and Security event in March 2025, IGEL planted 3,000 trees in top projects to restore mangroves and forests in the Bahamas, Ghana, Kenya, and Thailand, achieving a total of 21,512  trees planted in global reforestation projects since 2023.

Plant-for-the-Planet develop solutions to address the most pressing questions in ecosystem restoration using cutting-edge software tools, providing restoration advice, training academies, and quality control based on scientific research with renowned universities to support with 170+ official reforestation projects worldwide.

Tech plays a pivotal role in the trillion tree mission

High-tech helps the reforestation teams to fund, manage and monitor the millions of trees planted so far and in the future.  The TreeMapper-app is a simple yet powerful tool to register and track the development of the trees planted. The FireAlert-app, using NASA satellite data, enables free alerts when high fire risk areas are detected enabling a faster reaction to fight wildfires. The online Tree Planter is a tool that allows transparent donations worldwide and makes it easier for donors to see in real time how their trees are progressing. All applications are open source and available to restoration organizations as well as advice offered by Plant-for-the-Planet.

As a non-profit organization, Plant-for-the-Planet is solely funded by donations and corporate partnerships. IGEL Technology sponsors Plant-for-the-Planet and supports ongoing projects through promotion at industry events to spread the word and call for donations throughout our network. Since 2023, together with our customers, partners, and colleagues we planted over 21,000 trees in restoration and research projects in Mexico, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Indonesia using the online tree planting platform.

Click here to view the IGEL Tree Planter and learn more about Plant-for-the-Planet and how when tech companies and communities unite to plant, restore and conserve a trillion trees they take action towards a sustainable future.

“One mosquito can do nothing against a rhino, but a thousand mosquitoes can change its direction”
– Plant-for-the-Planet founder Felix Finkbeiner once said during a speech at the United Nations in 2011.

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But what if I told you there’s a way to simplify all that? A way to shift from reactive to proactive and unlock complete control over your digital workspace?

Netskope has been working behind the scenes with IGEL to do just that. By integrating seamlessly with existing tools and systems, they are empowering healthcare organizations like yours to:

• Protect sensitive patient data and maintain regulatory compliance
• Safely adopt new technologies and improve operational efficiency
• Deliver a modernized and secure user experience for clinicians

I sat down with Damian Chung, Senior Director of the Business Security Office and CISO at Netskope, to discuss their new partnership with IGEL.

Tell us about your company and how you partner with IGEL. How long have you been an IGEL Ready partner?

Damian Chung: Netskope is a newly onboarded IGEL Ready partner. By combining Netskope’s cloud-native, data-centric approach to security and network performance with IGEL OS, healthcare organizations can effectively address the challenges of their modern IT environments. IGEL provides a contained and protected system for third-party software to run on–this includes the Netskope Client–with minimal risk to and maximum stability of the host.

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to enable healthcare organizations to enhance security and/or improve productivity?

Damian Chung: We’re ensuring that users’ interactions with Internet-reachable resources from IGEL-hosted applications are securely and performantly enabled with the least amount of risk needed for the most productivity.

What will your organization showcase or demo in the IGEL Ready Pavillion at HIMSS25 this year?

Damian Chung: We will be showing how simple the deployment of the Netskope client into an IGEL OS12 is, and how these users can access applications of all kinds, including healthcare apps like Epic, while being protected from data loss and threats.

What do you want attendees at HIMSS25 to learn about your organization during the event?

Damian Chung: We want people to learn that IGEL has an award-winning, broadly adopted security partner that is interested in helping healthcare organizations stay safe as their users and systems increasingly leverage apps as they “SaaS-ify”.

What do you hope to learn at HIMSS25? Are there any specific topics/sessions you are excited about?

Damian Chung: We are very interested in seeing what cybersecurity and networking challenges healthcare organizations face and prioritize.

Just for fun – what is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas and why?

Damian Chung: Off-strip – Pho & Beyond. Great food away from the craziness of downtown LV and Javiers – authentic Mexican in the middle of the desert is a reprieve.

Join us on this journey as we explore the future of healthcare IT at HIMSS 2025 in Las Vegas this year.

Visit us at HIMSS in the IGEL booth #748. Download our joint solution brief with IGEL here.

To learn more about HIMSS 2025, visit https://www.igel.com/learn-and-connect/events/himss-2025/.

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IGEL is excited to host the IGEL Ready Partner Pavilion at Booth #748 and is proud to collaborate with our partner sponsors—LG, Island, Netskope, and Nutanix—to demonstrate how their hardware and software solutions integrate seamlessly with IGEL OS.

As part of our HIMSS 2025 sponsor interview series, we sat down with Jim Luna, Global Head of Business Development – Cloud and Technology Alliances at Nutanix, to discover what Nutanix has in store for visitors to the IGEL Ready Partner Pavilion.

Tell us about your company and how you partner with IGEL. How long have you been an IGEL Ready partner?

Jim Luna: The era of hybrid work is thriving, with more organizations seeking to utilize digital workspaces. This allows employees to securely and consistently access corporate applications, desktops, and data from any location and device. To assist companies in transitioning to a hybrid work model, it’s essential to make the process as straightforward as possible. Nutanix and IGEL are excellent partners in the end-user computing (EUC) ecosystem. Together, we offer choice and flexibility, eliminate uncertainty with our solutions and services, accelerate onboarding, and provide a seamless transition for end users. This approach helps maintain productivity and significantly simplifies the lives of IT administrators.

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to enable healthcare organizations to enhance security and/or improve productivity?

Jim Luna: Nutanix and IGEL offer healthcare organizations a comprehensive and secure virtual desktop environment that includes an infrastructure platform and endpoint devices. IGEL OS provides a transformative and secure operating system designed for enterprise use, seamlessly integrating with the Nutanix platform. This combination supports efficient and centralized management of endpoint devices in Software as a Service (SaaS), Desktop as a Service (DaaS), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments.

What will your organization showcase or demo in the IGEL Ready Pavilion at HIMSS25 this year?

Jim Luna: At HIMSS25, we are excited to showcase our innovative virtual desktop solutions powered by the Nutanix cloud platform in conjunction with IGEL OS. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how this robust combination enhances scalability, security, and performance in healthcare environments.

4) What do you want attendees at HIMSS25 to learn about your organization during the event?

Jim Luna: We want attendees at HIMSS25 to learn how Nutanix delivers unparalleled performance, security, and choice for end-user computing.

5) What do you hope to learn at HIMSS25? Are there any specific topics/sessions you are excited about?

Jim Luna: We are eager to learn about the latest trends in healthcare IT from those directly involved in patient care. This includes practitioners who work on the front lines, providers managing the complexities of healthcare delivery, and administrators who oversee the operational and financial aspects of their organizations.

6) Just for fun – what is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas and why?

Jim Luna: Hands down, Hell’s Kitchen is my favorite dining spot when in Vegas.

We hope you will Join IGEL and Nutanix in Las Vegas for an unforgettable adventure that will educate and empower your organization to stay ahead of the trends transforming healthcare IT. To learn more about HIMSS 2025, visit https://www.igel.com/learn-and-connect/events/himss-2025/.

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IGEL is excited to host the IGEL Ready Partner Pavilion at Booth #748, and proud to be collaborating with our partner sponsors—LG, Island, Netskope, and Nutanix—to demonstrate how their hardware and software solutions integrate seamlessly with IGEL OS.

To launch our HIMSS 2025 sponsor interview series, we sat down with Amy Cannon, Marketing Manager for IT Endpoint Devices at LG Business Solutions, to discover what LG has in store for visitors to the IGEL Ready Partner Pavilion.

Tell us about your company and how you partner with IGEL. How long have you been an IGEL Ready partner?

Amy Cannon: At LG, we’re all about creating cutting-edge IT and display solutions that help businesses—especially in healthcare—stay efficient, secure, and connected. Our partnership with IGEL has been a game-changer, allowing us to integrate IGEL OS into our thin-client devices and commercial displays. This means healthcare providers get a secure, cloud-ready experience that makes their jobs easier and more efficient. We’ve been an IGEL Ready partner for four years, and in that time, we’ve worked closely to bring next-level security and performance to healthcare and other industries.

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to enable healthcare organizations to enhance security and/or improve productivity?

Amy Cannon: LG and IGEL are teaming up to make healthcare IT more secure, efficient, and seamless. By integrating IGEL OS into our devices, we’re giving healthcare organizations a Zero Trust security framework that locks down endpoints and reduces vulnerabilities. Here’s how we’re making an impact:

• Secure Digital Signage – Our large-screen displays, powered by IGEL OS, allow hospitals and clinics to manage content securely—whether it’s patient information, alerts, or internal communications.
• Cloud-Enabled Workspaces – Our thin-client devices run IGEL OS, giving healthcare teams fast, secure access to cloud-based applications, boosting efficiency without the headaches of local data storage.
• Simplified Device Management – IT teams love our IGEL-powered solutions because they make device management a breeze while ensuring compliance with strict security standards.

At the end of the day, it’s all about helping healthcare professionals work smarter, not harder—all while keeping patient data safe.

What will your organization showcase or demo in the IGEL Ready Pavilion at HIMSS25 this year?

Amy Cannon: We’re excited to showcase our LG 24CR671i, a 23.8-inch all-in-one thin client built specifically for healthcare environments. Here’s why it stands out:

• Powerful Performance – Equipped with an Intel® Pentium N6005 Quad-Core processor (up to 3.3GHz burst) for smooth, reliable multitasking.
• Seamless Connectivity – Supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, multiple USB ports (including USB-C), and HDMI input, so it works with all your essential peripherals.
• Enhanced Security – Features hardware TPM 2.0 for strong data protection and RFID-based authentication for fast, secure logins.
• Healthcare-Friendly Design – The white chassis makes dust and contaminants easier to spot, ensuring a cleaner workspace.
• Telehealth-Ready – Includes an adjustable HD webcam with a push-pull mechanism for virtual consultations and remote patient care.

We designed this device with security, hygiene, and ease of use in mind, making it a perfect fit for modern healthcare environments.

4) What do you want attendees at HIMSS25 to learn about your organization during the event?

Amy Cannon: At HIMSS25, we want attendees to see firsthand how LG is transforming healthcare IT with secure, high-performance solutions that make everyday workflows easier. Here’s what we hope they take away:

• Our strong collaboration with IGEL – We’re committed to delivering secure endpoint solutions that make cloud-based healthcare operations smoother.
• The versatility of our thin-client devices – Our solutions are built to enhance productivity, simplify IT management, and improve security in healthcare settings.
• How we’re solving real-world healthcare challenges – Whether it’s keeping sensitive data safe or making technology more user-friendly for clinicians, we’re here to help.

We’re excited to connect with industry professionals and show them what LG + IGEL can do for their healthcare IT strategy!

5) What do you hope to learn at HIMSS25? Are there any specific topics/sessions you are excited about?

Amy Cannon: HIMSS is always a great place to learn, collaborate, and get inspired by the latest trends in healthcare IT. This year, we’re particularly excited to dive into:

• Advancements in endpoint security – As threats evolve, so do security solutions, and we want to stay ahead of the game.
• Cloud computing in healthcare – The future is in the cloud, and we’re looking forward to seeing how organizations are embracing this shift.
• The rise of telehealth & IoT integration – With more connected devices in healthcare, we’re eager to explore how IT infrastructure is evolving to support them.
• Networking with industry leaders – Nothing beats hearing real-world insights from healthcare IT professionals and learning about their biggest challenges and opportunities.

We can’t wait to engage, learn, and collaborate at HIMSS25—and, of course, showcase how LG is making a difference in the healthcare IT space!

6) Just for fun – what is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas and why?

Amy Cannon: Piero’s! They have amazing authentic Italian food and a huge wine and cocktail selection (their dirty martini is my favorite). I love the “old-school Vegas” vibe.

We hope you will Join IGEL and LG in Las Vegas for an unforgettable adventure that will educate and empower your organization to stay ahead of the trends transforming healthcare IT. To learn more about HIMSS 2025, visit https://www.igel.com/learn-and-connect/events/himss-2025/.

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IGEL is excited to host an IGEL Ready Partner Pavilion at HIMSS 2025, featuring our partners: Island, LG, Netskope, and Nutanix. We will be located at booth #748, where we will demonstrate how these partners’ hardware and software solutions seamlessly integrate with IGEL OS, a transformative and secure enterprise endpoint operating system designed for SaaS, DaaS, and VDI environments.

During the event, attendees will learn how to reduce their endpoint attack surface by 95%, stop endpoint ransomware in its tracks, reduce endpoint TCO by up to 75%, and move to Windows 11 in the cloud using existing hardware.

Better Together: Enhancing Security and Improving the User Experience in Healthcare

From live demonstrations and presentations to informative and engaging conversations with experts, visitors to the IGEL Ready Pavilion at HIMSS will see first-hand how IGEL collaborates with our partners to provide healthcare sector customers with secure, cloud-based digital workspaces that offer increased flexibility, enhanced security, and improved efficiency, all while reducing costs.

Partner solution offerings on display will include:

• LG’s reliable, secure, and innovative IT solutions that empower healthcare with seamless performance, patient care, and operational efficiency.
• Netskope’s data-centric and cloud-smart proven security platform.
• Island’s Enterprise Browser, which provides control over SaaS governance, visibility, and productivity.
• Nutanix’s platform for running applications and data anywhere.

Visitors will also learn more about IGEL’s Preventative Security Model, which reduces risk by eliminating endpoint vulnerabilities that attackers often exploit. Instead of using a traditional monitor-detect-remediate approach, which requires multiple layers of security and several management tools, IGEL directly addresses vulnerabilities. This streamlined approach minimizes the need for costly and complex security solutions.

Secure and Robust Display Delivery

Powered by LG’s 86” digital signage display, visitors to the IGEL Ready Pavilion will learn how IGEL’s Preventative Security Model helps healthcare organizations protect their displays from the moment they are connected to their network. Key benefits include:

• Reliable Performance. IGEL OS ensures your digital signage runs efficiently from existing hardware, with minimal downtime and consistent performance. It also mitigates blue screens and outages with a reboot.
• Enhanced Protection. Built on a read-only file system and robust security protocols, IGEL OS protects digital signage from malware, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
• Remote Management. Manage endpoint devices with ease; reboot and shadowing digital displays reduce the need for on-site visits and allow for quick responses to security threats.
• The Ability to repurpose Existing Hardware. Use existing devices to manage and control digital signage content software.

Partner Networking and Educational Opportunities

During HIMSS 2025, IGEL will participate in an exclusive Healthcare Executive Dinner hosted by Netskope, where we will network with industry leaders, share ideas, and discuss the future of healthcare data security. Attendees will also hear from IGEL’s Chief Revenue Officer, Jeff Mitchell, and former healthcare Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and SASE expert, Damian Chung, who is currently the Business Security Officer at Netskope, on how Zero Trust and SASE can transform healthcare organizations with full visibility, control, and enhanced security.

In addition, IGEL will join Zscaler and CrowdStrike for the invitation-only “Elevate and Innovate” networking event on Monday, March 3, where we will connect with top executives and thought leaders in healthcare.

We hope you will Join IGEL in Las Vegas for an unforgettable adventure that will educate and empower your organization to stay ahead of the trends transforming healthcare IT. To learn more about HIMSS 2025, visit https://www.igel.com/learn-and-connect/events/himss-2025/.

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Well, I’m back after an agenda-packed few days at IGEL DISRUPT 2024 in Munich!
Firstly, I wanted to congratulate the IGEL team for putting on a fantastic event as usual for the EUC fraternity. For those of you who couldn’t make it this time, I’m sorry, I missed you. Here’s a quick summary of my sessions plus my general thoughts and take aways from the two days.

Day 1 – The Now
I had the privilege of being part of an EUC panel with an all-star line-up of EUC stalwarts (I might include myself in the last part of that sentence).
Although the session was titled Omnissa: Transforming End-User Computing with Microsoft, Rimo3 and ITQ. We focused a lot on the Application side and how we collectively work together. From providing the leading DaaS platforms, ongoing app lifecycle management, and common project and customer challenges from a partner delivery perspective. Thank you to my fellow panelists and our host Steve, and of course, the people who attended the session.

Day 2 – The Next
I was eagerly looking forward to my slot in the ‘NEXT’ section of the Keynote, where I had the opportunity to speak on stage with Matthias Haas (pretty sure HaaS isn’t host as a service in this case, but he did a great job as always). Here’s what I managed to cram into the 12 mins I ended up using up there!
I started off re-emphasizing our purpose. With the recent divestiture of EUC from Broadcom, this hasn’t changed. Thank you to all our partners and customers for sticking with us through out that period. Omnissa continues to empower employees to do their best work from anywhere through smart, seamless, and secure experiences. Then, I covered the different aspects of the Omnissa Platform. What we are and will be doing around our Virtual Apps and Desktop solutions including how we are evolving the user experience and the protocol (no VDI topic would be complete without a nod to that) but also around our Apps Everywhere strategy and where we want to manage, deliver apps and desktops to (like our Cloud DaaS partners).

Next, I covered the recent re-architecting and rolling out of our modern SaaS platform for UEM, enabling key capabilities like Declarative management for IOS, most importantly OS updates in particular. Also, how this new architecture will drive quicker innovation, better quality, and better performance for our loyal customer base.
I doubled down on what security and compliance mean in an EUC platform for EUC teams. Making sure devices are compliant and users are trusted to access their apps on those devices and providing that re-assurance to their Security departments. Key roles in an overall Zero Trust approach. I mentioned our expansion of the Trust Network partnerships and how we’ll work with 3rd party solutions for security signals, such as tools like UMS in IGEL.
DEX was not left out, of course, and I covered how Horizon is expanding its experience managements insights for ServiceDesk teams and VDI operations alike. We’ve recently released granular GPO analysis at logons to help teams understand what might be impacting performance.

Powering all of the key capability areas is the common services platform, and I covered our longer-term direction towards the ‘Autonomous Workspace’. Given the industry’s current focus on AI, I presented a practical example of our beta feature that assists UEM admins in quickly writing and executing sensors, using generative AI to curate those scripts.
But, of course, being that it is the Disrupt event, we used the remaining time to focus on the beta integration of UEM (Linux agent) for IGEL OS. I covered a cool demo where an unenrolled UEM IGEL OS device can block user access to Workspace ONE access. Once the device is enrolled and managed, certificates can be deployed, granting access and enabling the launch of a published App on Demand through Horizon. A really exciting example of our true UEM vision, and integration with key vendors such as IGEL. Interested in the beta and trying it out? Please reach out to the Omnissa team.

Next, Next time round?
With that, I’d like to thank again all those I had the chance to meet and speak to, as well as our Disrupt hosts. For those who weren’t there, hoping I’ll see you all NEXT time.
Spencer Pitts
Chief Technologist, EUC Division, Omnissa

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Learn more about Omnissa and IGEL here

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Overall, the concept of adding AI at the endpoint is gaining a lot of traction. In 2023, Adobe reported that 77% of all devices use some form of AI. Lenovo sees the future of AI moving to a background-running service, first appearing locally in high-end and then consumer devices and eventually becoming ubiquitous across all environments, allowing incredibly high-power models to function at low-power demand.

Lenovo, in partnership with IGEL, has already taken steps to implement these innovative features.

The Future of AI with IGEL Lenovo Devices

IGEL and Lenovo recently announced new developments resulting from a deepening partnership.

At Disrupt Munich, Lenovo showcased new AI-ready endpoint devices pre-loaded with IGEL OS 12 with the ThinkCenter M75q Gen5 (AMD) and the ThinkPad L14 Gen5 (Intel).

In Disrupt Miami in April 2024, the two companies announced the availability of IGEL-powered solutions for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Lenovo ThinkAgile MX650 V3 devices. Optimized for both scale and performance, the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX systems, powered by IGEL OS, reduces the time-to-value for environments that want to bring all the cloud benefits of AVD on-premises to meet data sovereignty and regulatory requirements.

By leveraging the strengths of IGEL’s Preventative Security Model, Lenovo’s comprehensive hardware architecture, and the latest Microsoft security technologies, the ThinkAgile MX solutions set a new industry benchmark for virtual desktop environment security.

Expanded Collaboration between IGEL, Microsoft, and Lenovo

The collaboration between IGEL and Lenovo builds on the recent news of IGEL’s deepened collaboration with Microsoft and represents a significant advancement in how enterprises can securely and efficiently manage their IT infrastructures in a cloud-centric world.

Organizations looking to enhance their security posture while improving operational efficiency will find a comprehensive solution in the combined offerings of IGEL, Lenovo, and Microsoft includes:

• Endpoint Security Enhancements—The read-only format automatically reduces threat exposure at the endpoint, regardless of the network used.
• Consistent Employee Experience — Even if employees stick with their current hardware, IGEL OS can be installed on virtually any endpoint, overcoming the inconsistent internal UX that can result from M&A activity and maintaining legacy system investments.
• Ease of IT Management — The OS allows for streamlined patching and updates across without expensive VPNs.
• Adaptability — IGEL OS is designed to meet the needs of today and adapt to whatever the future holds, future-proofing your endpoint.

With IGEL running at the edge and Lenovo crafting the device, developments like these will always be exciting. For more information on Lenovo solutions powered by IGEL OS, visit https://www.igel.com/lenovo/ and https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/software/igel. To view the sessions from Disrupt Munich, register for access to Disrupt on Demand.

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As an ever-increasing number of organisations enable their users to work remotely, the burden, demand and pressure on IT is on the rise. 

How can companies ensure their users are accessing data securely? That the devices and deployed services they are using are built with both physical, OS and below OS security in mind, and ensure an optimum user experience?  That all purchases are as future-proof as possible, not only supporting today’s workflows but ones that are yet to be conceived. This would be a difficult task in a stable economic market, yet alone in today’s treacherous market. We are currently witnessing shrinking/dwindling budgets, a severe knowledge/skill gap in the security sector, and an ever-increasing number of ransomware and malware attacks. In the race to see which security vendor can shout the loudest and take market share, it can be difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff. 

Throughout my career working with customers of all shapes and sizes, I have always led with one key message: “choose the right device for the user persona and invest in workflow optimisation”, words that I believe can be directly attributed to the IGEL and Lenovo partnership. 

IGEL are renowned for their ability to simplify end point OS management and their ability to reduce 3rd party security costs with their highly secure read-only Linux OS designed for VDI, SaaS and DaaS. Additionally, their ability to help future-proof customers’ Cloud/VDI strategies by building strong relationships with all the key players in this space (Citrix, Omnissa, Microsoft, to name a few).  

IGEL is doing all of this whilst also helping to reduce Operational Management costs and extending the lifecycle of both existing and new EUC devices.  

Now add Lenovo, the number one PC brand globally, into this equation and customers and partners alike can start to build out a low cost, highly secure end point strategy for Now and Next. 

Lenovo is committed to their partnership with IGEL as the leading IGEL Ready Partner with the largest range of IGEL OS Certified products. Lenovo’s investment involves becoming the only IGEL OEM Partner in the market, enabling us to supply devices preloaded AND pre-licensed with IGEL OS from factory. However, we are gearing up to take this partnership to the next level.  

Lenovo and IGEL are working on some exciting developments which will enable customers to enhance their EUC device security posture by simplifying BIOS management, including BIOS password management, BIOS updates and firmware updates via IGEL OS 12 Apps. This approach will enable IT to deploy new BIOS and firmware updates as soon as they are made public, helping to close potential security “back doors” faster.  Lenovo and IGEL are also working on incorporating a number of solutions within Lenovo’s industry leading “ThinkShield” security portfolio, starting with ThinkShield Hardware Defence, an AI enabled EUC Device peripheral detection/management solution which significantly increases physical device security at the edge. 

Outside of these exciting security enhancements, Lenovo are also enabling IGEL’s OS to take full advantage of the latest and greatest hardware features in our devices, including, but not limited to NPU’s (Neural Processing Units). 

NPU’s are designed to help drive the adoption of AI-PC use cases, from productivity and security enhancements, to advanced Cloud-AI workflow offloading, redirecting the processing of the AI workflows from the VDI/DaaS/Cloud infrastructure to the local device, all the way through to running LLM’s (Large Language Models) locally on an IGEL enabled end point…AI-PC’s are no longer limited to Windows OS based devices. 

In summary, partnering with IGEL and Lenovo will not only enable IT to “do more with less”, but the partnership of these two EUC giants will help strengthen IT security posture at the edge with minimal to zero investment in additional 3rd party end point device security tools. This partnership will enable IT to gain greater visibility and control over of their end point estate, and in addition, helps businesses ensure that all investment in new EUC hardware devices is not only suitable for their current workflows, but also for their future ones! 

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In a major initiative to facilitate hybrid work in businesses and organizations, HP and IGEL are converting traditional desktop PCs to optimized thin client devices in workspaces. Over the years, both companies have consistently prioritized security and sustainability in all their production and innovation efforts.

Secure from End to End

HP and IGEL understand that their technology is used in high-stakes environments, ranging from healthcare settings to financial service providers. With this awareness, both are designing their products with security at the forefront. Together, HP and IGEL offer secure, fast boot times for any employee while providing powerhouse performance.

To reach the next level in endpoint security, HP thin clients powered by IGEL OS are leveraging the strengths IGEL’s Preventative Security Model, to provide organizations across the healthcare, financial services, education, government, retail, and manufacturing sectors, to name a few, with a secure, reliable, high-performance access to business-critical applications, desktops, and workspaces. Users can even access wireless networking and LTE on HP devices, all supported by IGEL.

Some of the key advantages of the combined IGEL and HP solution include:

• Multi-Layered Security Capabilities. HP and IGEL help safeguard against malware attacks on endpoint devices through a multi-layered approach. IGEL OS presents a much smaller attack surface as a modular, read-only operating system. In the event of loss or theft, no data is stored locally on the device. IGEL’s “chain of trust” verifies all boot-up processes from the bootloader to the destination VDI host or cloud.
• A Trusted Application Platform. Each stage of the IGEL OS boot process is checked through a cryptographic signature, starting with a UEFI secure boot tied to the hardware. This chain ensures the integrity of the endpoint OS and enables a fast recovery from attempted cyberattacks. IGEL partners with leading authentication vendors to integrate with broader standards, providing native applications for secure provisioning to every endpoint.
• Built-In Resiliency. HP endpoints with IGEL OS can help companies quickly recover whenever an IT outage brings work to a stop. IGEL OS can be booted in minutes to restore the device to a clean state, enabling secure access to company apps and data to get systems back up and running to restore productivity. In the wake of the recent CrowdStrike outage, several IGEL customers using IGEL OS-powered HP endpoint devices reported no impact and that the devices continued to operate without interruption.

Enabling a Sustainable Enterprise

Outside of groundbreaking security features, IGEL and HP are committed to sustainable technology innovation.

Of all the power used worldwide, 3% can be directly attributed to End User Computing and 83% of a device’s total carbon footprint is generated during manufacturing. During the recent IGEL DISRUPT event in Miami, HP highlighted how the company is actively working to reduce its product’s footprint. While they have always prioritized energy efficiency, the new models feature recycled plastics and aluminum, as well as a circular design to create a sustainable product portfolio.

As a dedicated partner, IGEL OS is helping organizations conserve energy and support sustainable cloud technologies that enable users to work on smaller, low-energy devices without compromising their speed and power. By replacing power-hungry desktop PCs with energy-efficient HP devices featuring IGEL OS, organizations can surpass their sustainability goals without compromising performance.

Together, HP and IGEL’s partnership is revolutionizing the industry with its intense focus on security and sustainability. Through innovative solutions that protect critical data and applications and contribute to reducing technology’s environmental impact, IGEL and HP are positioning themselves as leaders in the delivery of next-generation digital workspace solutions.

For more information on HP’s IGEL Ready devices, click here.

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We are incredibly excited to welcome our partners and customers to Munich next week for IGEL DISRUPT 24. This event promises to deliver an unparalleled experience. Its comprehensive two-day agenda will feature insightful presentations from key analysts, valuable technical certifications, and thought-provoking discussions led by End User Computing (EUC) industry experts.

The IGEL DISRUPT 24 Munich sponsor interview series continues with Renne Bots, Area Sales Manager at eG Innovations. Read on for insights into eG Innovation’s partnership with IGEL and why they are looking forward to IGEL DISRUPT in Munich.

1) Why did your organization choose to sponsor IGEL DISRUPT Munich? 

Our decision to sponsor IGEL DISRUPT Munich stems from the strong and collaborative partnership we’ve developed with IGEL over the years. The event provides an exceptional platform for us to connect with industry leaders, showcase our cutting-edge observability solutions for IGEL, AVD, Citrix, and share insights into end-user computing and observability.

Our past experiences at IGEL DISRUPT, both in Germany and the US, have been incredibly rewarding, offering us the opportunity to engage in meaningful exchanges with attendees and gain valuable perspectives. This positive experience is what keeps us coming back, making it a worthwhile investment for our organization. Sponsoring this event not only strengthens our partnership with IGEL but also allows us to demonstrate the value of our technology in optimizing digital workspaces.

2) What are 2-3 things you would like attendees at IGEL DISRUPT Munich to know about your partnership with IGEL?

At IGEL DISRUPT Munich, we want attendees to understand the unique value our partnership with IGEL brings on delivering a simplified and streamlined Digital User Experience:

• Unified Visibility Across the Stack: Our collaboration with IGEL enables eG Enterprise to seamlessly integrate endpoint metrics from IGEL OS-based devices with comprehensive data center and application infrastructure metrics. This integration provides IT administrators with true end-to-end visibility, empowering them to diagnose and resolve issues faster than ever.
• Optimized User Experience: Together, we deliver a simplified and streamlined approach to digital user experience management. Our lightweight agent for IGEL OS-based endpoints not only tracks critical metrics like status, uptime, resource usage, and connectivity but also ensures minimal impact on performance, offering a smooth and uninterrupted user experience.
• Proactive Performance Management: The combination of eG Enterprise’s powerful monitoring capabilities with IGEL’s robust OS environment allows organizations to proactively manage and enhance performance. This partnership ensures that IT teams can maintain optimal system health and user satisfaction, even in the most complex environments.

These are just a few examples of how our partnership with IGEL is transforming end-user computing and helping businesses stay ahead in today’s digital landscape.

3) What will your organization be presenting/showcasing at IGEL DISRUPT Munich? What do you want attendees to take away from your session/booth presentation?

At IGEL DISRUPT Munich, we will be showcasing how eG Enterprise, in partnership with IGEL, delivers comprehensive end-to-end monitoring that unifies endpoint and infrastructure visibility. Attendees will learn:

• End-to-End Monitoring Excellence: We’ll demonstrate how to achieve full visibility across your IT environment, from IGEL OS-based endpoints to data center applications, ensuring that every aspect of the digital user experience is optimized.
• Breaking Down Monitoring Silos: Our session will highlight the advantages of a centralized monitoring solution over siloed approaches. By integrating monitoring across all layers, you can eliminate blind spots, reduce complexity, and respond to issues more efficiently.
• Enhancing Overall Monitoring Capabilities: We will showcase how eG Enterprise enhances monitoring capabilities by offering deep insights, proactive issue detection, and seamless integration with IGEL technology, empowering IT teams to maintain peak performance and user satisfaction.

We want attendees to walk away with a clear understanding of how our solutions, combined with IGEL, can transform their approach to digital user experience management, providing them with the tools needed to stay ahead in a dynamic IT landscape.

4) In your view, what are the key challenges/opportunities for the EUC space in the next 3-6 months? Are there any changes/key trends that IT organizations should know about as we head into the second half of 2024? What should IT organizations be doing as they prepare for 2025?

In the next 3-6 months, the key challenges and opportunities in the EUC space will be shaped by evolving regulatory requirements, which continuously introduce new needs across various business sectors. Organizations will need to adapt to these changes while ensuring compliance and maintaining operational efficiency.

I want to emphasize that with eG Innovations, you are always in good hands. While the market is constantly changing, we remain an independent solution that supports Citrix, VMWare, and Microsoft out-of-the-box. Whatever change an organization makes, eG Innovations will be able to support that seamlessly.

1. Centralized Monitoring for Flexibility: The ability to manage a diverse IT infrastructure through a centralized monitoring solution will be crucial. With the growing complexity of IT environments, having a monitoring platform that supports a wide range of technologies and infrastructure components allows organizations to adapt seamlessly to changes without the need to switch or overhaul their solutions.
2. Regulatory Compliance and Adaptation: As regulatory requirements continue to evolve across various business sectors, IT organizations must stay agile to meet these demands. This presents an opportunity for businesses to invest in solutions that offer comprehensive compliance monitoring and reporting capabilities, ensuring they remain ahead of regulatory changes.

As we move into the second half of 2024, IT organizations should focus on strengthening their monitoring capabilities to handle the increasing complexity and regulatory demands. Preparing for 2025 means embracing solutions that offer end-to-end visibility and flexibility, enabling IT teams to maintain compliance, optimize performance, and stay resilient in a rapidly changing landscape.

5) And, just for fun, what is your favorite thing to do during your summer holidays?

Hiking in the Alps; sailing; mountain biking.

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