The new research from Gartner, “Improve Business Continuity Using Desktop as a Service” is striking a similar chord with me. If the enterprise desktop place that we are living in today is so vulnerable, why don’t we just move to the place that is safer?

Stay with me..

The July 2024 CrowdStrike agent failure was a powerful example of the operational exposure most organizations still face. Gartner’s research “Improve Business Continuity Using Desktop as a Service” which references this incident,  highlights the strategic role of Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and cloud-hosted virtual desktops in minimizing downtime, and also the use, of what Gartner term a “thin client operating system”. But in doing so, it also highlights a prevailing mindset: **that we are designing the endpoint for failover, rather than designing for failsafe.**

Lets quickly tackle that term – “thin client operating system”. Now I’m looking at this it deserves its own blog, but – The term “thin client” is inextricably linked to the hardware. Search on the term “thin client” and what do you see? A page full of hardware. Wikipedia even states “a simple (low-performance) computer”. Ask an AI engine what the benefits of a thin client are and you’ll find improved security, lower TCO, improved reliability and uptime. Lets take those benefits (often, but not always, delivered by or enabled by the software – IGEL) and lets run them on any device,not just “thin clients”.

At IGEL, we believe in a more targeted, fit for purpose strategy: Yes, have a plan. Yes, embrace VDI, DaaS and browser. But first, ask: what if your endpoint was designed to minimize the risk of failure in the first place?

The Recovery Assumption: The Traditional Endpoint as the Failure Point

Gartner is right to emphasize preparedness. Failures—from agent misfires to ransomware—do happen. But implicit in the recovery model is the assumption that a traditional, built for every eventuality, writeable endpoint is the default (specifically calling out resetting it). And that means layering on security agents, patching, backups, and more.

IGEL, see the endpoint differently: not as something to defend with layers, but something to simplify and harden by design.

Security by Design: The Preventative Security Model

IGEL’s Preventative Security Model shifts endpoint thinking from detection and remediation to proactive prevention and simplification.

• Immutable, Read-Only OS: Stops tampering and malware persistence.
• No Local Data: Removes exfiltration and encryption targets.
• Cryptographically Verified Boot: Ensures the system starts in a known-good state.
• Minimized Attack Surface: Only the necessary components are delivered to the device.

This is not about claiming unbreakable software. IGEL OS is software after all. But it’s software architected with the principles of Zero Trust and attack surface minimization at its core.

Workloads no longer run at the endpoint

With applications increasingly moving away from the endpoint and into the cloud, and Gartner themselves predicting that by 2030 Secure Enterprise Browsers will be a central component of application access strategies, isn’t it time to rethink the endpoint? Isn’t this a point in time to redefine the enterprise endpoint – just like the Enterprise Browser is being redefined?

Business Continuity Begins with Fewer Incidents

Gartner is right: you need a business continuity plan. Virtual desktops and cloud scaling are essential. But we believe true endpoint resilience starts before recovery:

• Design devices that are difficult to compromise
• Limit what runs locally and how it’s accessed
• Deliver workspaces adaptively, based on user role and risk

Case in Point: Dual-Layer Resilience in Action

During the July 2024 CrowdStrike incident, IGEL endpoints remained operational and unaffected. Azure Virtual Desktops could be reset in minutes, as shared by Microsoft’s Scott Manchester—showcasing the agility of modern cloud workspaces. This isn’t applicable to AVD, but all DaaS providers. This combination—IGEL at the endpoint and workloads (DaaS, Enterprise Browser) in the cloud—represents a blueprint for secure, scalable, and resilient desktop delivery.

So (and you’ve been patient) if our destination, in the event of a compromise or failure, is a more resilient infrastructure, powered by a more resilient endpoint operating system and VDI, DaaS, or  enterprise browser – rather than go on holiday there, why don’t we just live there?

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In this VMblog interview, ahead of the IGEL Now & Next 2025 event, Dan Gould, Director, Product Marketing at Zscaler discusses how its Zero Trust security platform integrates with IGEL OS to deliver a seamless “connect and protect” architecture for modern workforces. As organizations increasingly prioritize secure access to cloud applications from any device, this partnership offers a compelling alternative to traditional VDI solutions while maintaining robust security.

VMblog:  Tell us a little bit about your company.  

Dan Gould:  Zscaler is the leader in cloud security, accelerating digital transformation so organizations can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange^TM platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

VMblog:  Talk about your technology. What problems do you solve? And how are you considered unique?  

Gould:  Zscaler specializes in Zero Trust security, enabling enterprises to securely connect users to applications and systems while delivering full data protection. Zscaler platform can also extend secure agentless access to web applications from any device, be it an IGEL device or even unmanaged.

Our Zero Trust architecture, that delivers Zero Trust everywhere, is what makes it unique. With Zero Trust organizations can hide IPs to reduce attack surfaces, gain full TLS inspection to stop threats, reduce risk of internal lateral movement, while preventing data loss to exfiltration.

VMblog:  How do you partner with IGEL? What does that partnership look like? How long have you been a partner?

Gould:  The integration with IGEL provides a cost-optimized “connect and protect” architecture for modern workforces.  Zscaler and IGEL provide a seamless solution for securely connecting enterprise users to cloud applications from hardened endpoints with no new software or browsers required. This partnership supports a modern EUC architecture-offering alternatives to traditional VDI while ensuring Zero Trust security.

VMblog:  What do you plan to show off at your booth at Now & Next 2025? 

Gould:  Zscaler will demonstrate the benefits of our Zero Trust security architecture on IGEL OS. This will highlight the collaborative “connect and protect” model, mentioned above, that keeps security and productivity high, while costs low.

VMblog:  What do you like about Now & Next? What made you sign up as a sponsor?  

Gould:  IGEL and Zscaler both see mobility and cloud as disruptive technologies that when brought together can help organizations pivot to secure, seamless productivity tying end-user devices to cloud applications – both critical drivers of enterprise productivity.

VMblog:  What do you hope to take away from Now & Next?  

Gould:  We look forward to deepening our relationships within the EUC ecosystem, and showcasing the benefits of our partnership with IGEL to organizations who are looking to update their approaches to application access and secure endpoints.

VMblog:  What do you attribute to the growing success of End User Computing?  

Gould:  Given the demand for secure, and efficient ways to work, the endpoint and EUC has taken on a more important role than ever in employee productivity. The endpoint is central to secure and scalable productivity from anywhere, which explains why EUC overall is growing.

VMblog:  How do you and your solution help with the growth of the EUC market? Where does your technology fit?  

Gould:  Zscaler bolsters the EUC market by securely connecting the endpoint to the cloud. We do this by integrating our Our Zero Trust security and application access with IGEL’s endpoint solutions.

VMblog:  Where do you see the EUC market headed?

Gould:  The EUC market is likely evolving towards more agile, simple solutions wherever possible.  This means less architecture and even endpoint software where possible.  With partnerships like IGEL and Zscaler, the industry is moving away from traditional VDI challenges to more streamlined, secure, and user-friendly options.

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Next week, The Fontainebleau in Miami Beach will be the place to be seen as IT professionals, industry experts, and EUC enthusiasts come together for this four-day event that will highlight innovative strategies, solutions, and insights from IGEL partners, including Nerdio.

We sat down with Dave Fiske, Lead EUC Strategist at Nerdio, to learn more about the company’s collaboration with IGEL and what attendees can expect to see and learn at IGEL Now & Next 2025.

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

Dave Fiske: Nerdio empowers Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and enterprises to build successful cloud practices in Microsoft Azure with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365. Nerdio Manager adds value on top of the powerful capabilities in AVD by delivering over 200 additional features to simplify management, ensure efficient operations through automation, and lower compute and storage costs on average between 50-75%. It is the only Azure management platform that allows admins to seamlessly provision and manage deployments of both AVD and Windows 365 interchangeably.

Nerdio has partnered with IGEL for over three years and is featured in the IGEL Ready Partner Showcase.

What are some key trends impacting your partners and customers in 2025, and how is your organization solving these?

Dave Fiske: EUC is growing at an incredible rate. Microsoft’s focus on Windows 365 is driving much excitement in the industry. Nerdio is here to help customers not only expedite their new endeavors but also help them optimize their compute resources and ongoing expenditures.

Why is your organization a sponsor of Now & Next 2025?

Dave Fiske: End-User Computing is the primary focus of Nerdio’s work. We help organizations of all sizes deploy, manage, and cost-optimize native Microsoft technologies. We partner with MSPs and enterprise organizations worldwide to add value to their existing Microsoft investments, such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Microsoft Intune.

Is this the first time you are sponsoring an IGEL event? If not, what keeps bringing your organization back to these events?

Dave Fiske: Nerdio has been a multiple-time sponsor of an IGEL event, globally and locally. IGEL and Nerdio do not compete; they add value to each other’s offerings.

What will you present to attendees at Now & Next 2025?

Dave Fiske: Nerdio will showcase the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of our deployment and management capabilities for new or existing Microsoft native customers.

What do you hope attendees learn from the content you share at Now & Next 2025?

Dave Fiske: Nerdio and IGEL with AVD or Windows 365 is a combination every organization regardless of size should be looking to implement.

What do you hope to take away from participating in Now & Next 2025?

Dave Fiske: I am personally looking forward to growing our relationship and meeting customers and prospects in the EUC industry in general to help guide them in their futures.

What is one thing you plan to accomplish either personally or professionally in the next three to six months?

Dave Fiske: I am building a showcase environment to include many Nerdio technology partners, which will provide us the opportunity to work to jointly to showcase our technology offerings together.

Register today and meet the Nerdio team at IGEL Now & Next 2025.

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This four-day event will highlight innovative strategies, solutions, and insights from IGEL partners. Among them is SentryBay, which will showcase Armored Client for IGEL through live demonstrations that highlight real-world cybersecurity scenarios.

We sat down with Manish Patel, CMO at SentryBay, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and SentryBay and what attendees can expect to see and learn about the company at IGEL Now & Next 2025.

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

Manish Patel: SentryBay is a global leader in Endpoint Threat Prevention, recognized by Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Endpoint Security across multiple categories. With over 20 years of innovation in endpoint security, we have been at the forefront of protecting enterprises and their remote workforce against evolving threats—well before the rise of the modern hybrid work environment.

As a very recent IGEL Ready partner, we bring our patented Armored Client solution to IGEL-powered devices, enhancing security within a zero-trust framework while preserving user privacy and ensuring seamless productivity. Cyber threats often infiltrate endpoints by exploiting authentication weaknesses or injecting malicious code at the kernel level. Our technology provides unparalleled endpoint protection against keylogging, screen capture, credential theft, and data leakage—fully securing enterprise applications and safeguarding sensitive data.

SentryBay’s solutions are trusted by millions of remote users across diverse industries and global locations. By closing the security gaps in VDI, VPN, thin clients, and SaaS environments, we enable organizations to securely harness the power of the cloud while protecting their most valuable digital assets.

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to shape the future of EUC?

Manish Patel: IGEL is a recognized leader in endpoint security, and partnering with them was a natural step in our mission to fortify remote and hybrid work environments. The Armored Client for IGEL solution is a game-changer, adding a proactive layer of security that neutralizes threats before they can compromise enterprise endpoints.

Our collaboration ensures that IGEL users benefit from continuous endpoint security, blocking keylogger threats, screen capture malware, and insider attacks. This protection extends to usernames, passwords, personally identifiable information (PII), financial data, intellectual property, and trade secrets—safeguarding businesses against unauthorized access and data exfiltration.

Unlike reactive cybersecurity solutions, Armored Client disrupts zero-day attacks at the OS level, preventing unauthorized credential capture and data leaks before they happen. Whether deployed in VDI, DaaS, or SaaS environments, our device-wide protection strengthens IGEL-powered endpoints, securing everything from remote workstations to privileged access workstations.

SentryBay and IGEL are committed to advancing endpoint security and EUC innovation—this is just the beginning!

How has being a part of the IGEL Ready program improved your business, and why is your organization a sponsor of Now & Next 2025?

Manish Patel: SentryBay has long been the “secret sauce” behind the security of financial institutions, government agencies, and global enterprises. However, due to the highly sensitive nature of endpoint security, organizations do not publicly disclose their use of Armored Client to protect against keylogging and screen capture malware.

Joining the IGEL Ready program has elevated our visibility, allowing us to showcase our cutting-edge Armored Client solution to a wider audience of enterprises and security-conscious organizations. IGEL’s Tier-1 recognition as an Endpoint Protection Platform has provided us with greater market exposure, enabling us to extend the reach of Armored Client to millions of IGEL users worldwide.

Our sponsorship of Now & Next 2025 reflects our commitment to delivering proactive, real-time security that integrates seamlessly with IGEL OS. As cyber threats continue to evolve, our presence at Now & Next reinforces the importance of endpoint resilience in the face of sophisticated cyberattacks.

What are some key trends impacting your partners and customers in 2025, and how is your organization addressing these challenges?

Manish Patel: In 2025 and beyond, organizations will face an unprecedented wave of AI-driven cyber threats, zero-day exploits, and insider attacks. Traditional security models—designed to detect and respond—are no longer sufficient. Enterprises must adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies that prevent threats before they materialize.

Armored Client for IGEL is engineered to address these challenges head-on by:

• Neutralizing Endpoint Exploits – Advanced data obfuscation and screen capture control prevent attackers from stealing credentials or exfiltrating sensitive data.
• Blocking AI-Generated Malware – By intercepting keylogging and credential harvesting attempts at the OS level, we mitigate AI-powered attack vectors.
• Ensuring Zero-Day Defense – Unlike conventional antivirus solutions, Armored Client operates at the system level, blocking unknown and emerging threats.

As businesses migrate to the cloud, securing digital workspaces is critical. Armored Client for IGEL seamlessly integrates with VDI, DaaS, and SaaS environments, ensuring enterprise-grade protection without compromising performance or user experience.

Is this the first time you are sponsoring an IGEL event? If not, what keeps bringing your organization back?

Manish Patel: Yes, this is our first time sponsoring an IGEL event, but it will certainly not be our last. The collaboration with IGEL has been both rewarding and insightful, allowing us to align our endpoint security expertise with IGEL’s leading EUC solutions. We look forward to deepening our engagement within the IGEL ecosystem and continuing to drive innovation in endpoint security.

What will you present to attendees at Now & Next 2025?

Manish Patel: At Now & Next 2025, the SentryBay team will showcase Armored Client for IGEL through live demonstrations that highlight real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Attendees will witness firsthand how our solution:

• Prevents credential theft, keylogging, and screen capture attacks in real-time.
• Secures IGEL-powered endpoints in remote, hybrid, and privileged access environments.
• Delivers seamless security integration with IGEL OS, without disrupting user experience.

Our solution is tailored for enterprises that demand zero-trust security at the endpoint—without compromising performance.

What do you hope attendees learn from the content you share at Now & Next 2025?

Manish Patel: We invite all attendees to visit Booth N6 to see Armored Client in action. Our goal is to demonstrate how proactive endpoint security transforms cybersecurity strategies from reactive detection to preemptive threat elimination.

With Armored Client for IGEL, organizations gain:

• Continuous protection against zero-day vulnerabilities and AI-driven malware.
• Enterprise-grade security that ensures compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
• Uncompromising endpoint security that safeguards sensitive data, intellectual property, and financial assets.

SentryBay’s kernel-mode security approach ensures that IGEL-powered digital workspaces remain resilient against modern cyber threats.

What do you hope to take away from participating in Now & Next 2025?

Manish Patel: Being part of Now & Next 2025 is an opportunity to deepen our engagement with IGEL’s ecosystem of partners, customers, and industry leaders. We aim to:

• Exchange insights on the evolving endpoint security landscape.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships to drive innovation in endpoint security.
• Contribute to the future of EUC by shaping next-generation security solutions that protect businesses in an increasingly digital world.

SentryBay is fully invested in the IGEL community, and we look forward to fostering long-term collaborations that enhance security and drive enterprise success.

Meet the SentryBay team at Now and Next 2025 (Booth N6) at the iconic Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, from March 24-27, 2025. Register today!

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This four-day event will highlight innovative strategies, solutions, and insights from IGEL partners. Among them is LG, which will showcase how it is redefining how enterprises securely deliver applications to end users on any device.

We spoke with Amy Cannon, Marketing Manager – IT Solutions at LG, to gain insights into the collaboration between IGEL and LG, as well as what participants can expect to see and learn at IGEL Now & Next 2025.

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. We’ve been an IGEL Ready partner for four years now, and it’s been a game-changer for us. We’ve integrated IGEL OS into our thin-client devices and commercial displays, giving healthcare providers a secure, cloud-ready experience that makes their jobs easier and more efficient.

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to shape the future of EUC?

Amy Cannon: Together with IGEL, we’re shaping the future of EUC by focusing on security and efficiency. We’re integrating IGEL OS into our devices to provide a Zero Trust security framework that locks down endpoints and reduces vulnerabilities. We’re also working on cloud-enabled workspaces and simplified device management, all aimed at helping healthcare professionals work smarter while keeping patient data safe.

How has being a part of the IGEL Ready program improved your business or enhanced customer experience?

Amy Cannon: Being part of the IGEL Ready program has been fantastic for us! It allows us to offer our customers more secure and efficient solutions. For example, our integration has made device management a breeze for IT teams while ensuring compliance with strict security standards in healthcare settings.

What are some of the key trends that are impacting your partners and customers in 2025, and how is your organization solving these?

Amy Cannon: In 2025, cybersecurity remains a top concern for our partners and customers. We’re addressing this by continually enhancing our security features, like hardware TPM 2.0 for strong data protection and RFID-based authentication for fast, secure logins.  One of the key trends impacting our partners and customers is the ongoing challenge of Windows upgrades, particularly with Windows 10 support ending in October 2025. By adopting a cloud-based approach with IGEL OS and LG Cloud Devices, organizations can break free from the traditional Windows upgrade cycle, reduce IT workload, and focus on more strategic initiatives while ensuring their endpoints remain secure and up-to-date.

Why is your organization a sponsor of Now & Next 2025?

Amy Cannon: We’re sponsoring Now & Next 2025 because it’s the ultimate platform to showcase how LG and IGEL are revolutionizing endpoint security and digital workspaces. It’s a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders and demonstrate our latest innovations.

Is this the first time you have sponsored an IGEL event? If not, what keeps bringing your organization back to these events?

Amy Cannon: This isn’t our first rodeo with IGEL events! We keep coming back because these events are invaluable for networking, learning about the latest trends, and showcasing our solutions to a highly engaged audience.

What will you present to attendees at Now & Next 2025?

Amy Cannon: We’ll be presenting our breakout session titled “Revolutionizing Healthcare IT: LG’s Healthcare Lineup partnered with IGEL OS for Enhanced Security and Efficiency.” We’ll be diving into how our LG Cloud Devices, powered by IGEL OS, are transforming healthcare environments. We’ll cover topics like the synergy between our devices and IGEL OS, real-world applications in healthcare settings, and strategies for implementing and managing our solutions to improve IT efficiency and reduce costs.

In addition to the session, we’ll also be showcasing a range of innovative devices at our booth. You’ll get to see our All-in-One Thin Clients with RFID technology, which are perfect for healthcare environments, especially for shift work and secure authentication. We’ll also have Mobile Thin Clients that offer flexibility and portability, Box-type Thin Clients for those who need a more traditional setup, and All-in-One Cloud Devices that combine style with functionality. Stop by to check them out and experience firsthand how LG and IGEL are revolutionizing healthcare IT!

What do you hope attendees learn from the content you share at Now & Next 2025?

Amy Cannon: We hope attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of how LG Cloud Devices and IGEL OS can enhance security, streamline operations, and improve patient care in healthcare IT. We want them to see the practical benefits of our solutions and feel inspired to implement them in their own organizations. Additionally, we’re excited to share that our solutions aren’t limited to healthcare; we can also help corporate accounts achieve similar benefits in terms of security, efficiency, and cost savings. Whether it’s a healthcare provider or a corporate enterprise, our goal is to empower organizations to leverage the power of cloud computing and endpoint security to drive innovation and success across various industries.

What do you hope to take away from participating in Now & Next 2025?

Amy Cannon: We’re looking forward to learning about the latest advancements in endpoint security and cloud computing in healthcare. We’re also excited to hear real-world insights from IT professionals about their biggest challenges and opportunities.

What is one thing you plan to accomplish either personally or professionally in the next three to six months?

Amy Cannon: Over the next few months, I’m really looking forward to volunteering at the PGA Championship in May. It’s going to be a blast! I’m super excited because my favorite golfer, Bryson DeChambeau, will be there. I love how he thinks outside the box and brings a fresh perspective to the game. Volunteering will be a great way to give back, and I’ll get to see some amazing golf up close.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Now & Next 2025 in Miami!

Don’t miss IGEL Now & Next 2025 in Miami Beach. Register today!

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Omnissa is thrilled to be a Diamond Sponsor at IGEL Now & Next 2025, taking place March 24-27 in Miami, Florida. As a leader in modern virtual desktop and application delivery, we’re bringing hands-on demos, engaging breakout sessions, and expert-led bootcamps to showcase how Omnissa empowers organizations with a modern solution that provides simplified desktop and app management, and an optimized user experience. Whether you’re looking to enhance IT efficiency, streamline application deployment, or deliver seamless access across hybrid environments, our presence at IGEL Now & Next 2025 will give you a first-hand look at how Omnissa Horizon makes it possible.

Rethinking your VDI and App investment?

With evolving business needs, many organizations are moving away from legacy solutions in favor of a modern, flexible platform. Omnissa delivers that flexibility with scalable virtual desktops and applications that adapt to your business—whether on-premises, across multiple public clouds, or through seamless on-demand app delivery. Unlike cloud-centric vendors, Omnissa Horizon lets you transition at your own pace while reducing IT complexity and cost. With AI-driven, unified management, Horizon integrates with Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM, DEX, and Intelligence to enhance security and streamline operations. Omnissa App Volumes simplifies application management with 99% app compatibility, enabling IT to package once and deploy everywhere while cutting storage and admin overhead. And with a single-purchase model offering predictable pricing, organizations can avoid unexpected price hikes while benefiting from expert-led support.

Our IGEL Now & Next Presence

Visit us at Booth #D2 to meet our product experts and explore how Omnissa Horizon delivers secure, high-performance EUC solutions. Get hands-on with demos featuring:

• Horizon Cloud Desktops with IGEL and Imprivata for seamless, secure access.
• IGEL Endpoint Security integrated with Omnissa Workspace ONE.
• App Volumes with Apps on Demand, showcasing how Omnissa simplifies app delivery.

We’re also hosting in-depth bootcamps and breakout sessions to help you maximize your EUC strategy:

Bootcamp: Citrix to Horizon (Monday, 1:15 PM) – Migrating from Citrix to Omnissa Horizon doesn’t have to be complex. Join Hans Bader and Josh Tracy as they break down the five key phases of a successful migration. Gain practical insights to minimize risk and ensure a smooth transition.

Bootcamp: Apps Everywhere – Managing Windows apps across hybrid environments can be a challenge. In this hands-on session, Jeff Ulatoski will guide you through strategies to streamline the entire app lifecycle—from discovery and packaging to secure delivery—across Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Amazon WorkSpaces, Horizon, and more.

Breakout: What’s New with Omnissa & IGEL (Tuesday, 3:30 PM) – Omnissa and IGEL are working more closely than ever to simplify management, enhance security, and improve user experience. Join Tommy Walker for an exclusive look at the latest innovations and how our combined solutions address real-world IT challenges.

Breakout: Apps Follow the User – (Wednesday, 3:30 PM) Users shouldn’t be tied to a single desktop. Jeff Ulatoski explores how Omnissa’s app portability enables seamless movement between physical and virtual environments, enhances multi-cloud flexibility, and ensures disaster recovery on demand—all while keeping costs low and complexity minimal.

Let’s Talk! Schedule a meeting

We’d love to meet with you at the event to discuss your EUC strategy and explore how Omnissa can help you stay ahead of the curve. We’re available for 30-minute meetings throughout the show—choose a time that works for you!

Monday-Wednesday, 1:30pm-1:50pm to 5:00pm-5:20pm EST

Thursday, 1:30pm-1:50pm to 3:30-3:50pm EST

Sign up to meet with us!

As you can see, we are excited to be part of IGEL Now & Next in Miami. We hope you can make it and look forward to meeting you!

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This four-day convergence of forward-thinking strategies, innovative solutions, and deep insights will showcase the future of digital workspaces, and we are thrilled to have ControlUp as a Gold-level sponsor!

We sat down with Simon Townsend, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Office of the CTO at ControlUp, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and ControlUp and what attendees can expect to learn about how the collaboration between the two companies helps to reduce the total cost of ownership associated with digital workplaces, help deliver the very best employee experiences, and ensure employees work in the most secure way.

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

Simon Townsend: ControlUp is a leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) and modern workplace management. This includes helping organizations manage DEX on IGEL OS-enabled endpoints and the IGEL ecosystem. Combined, ControlUp and IGEL allow organizations to deploy cost-effective, secure digital workspaces free from friction, enabling employees and IT to work more productively.

We have been a close partner of IGEL for many years, sponsoring all IGEL events since the first Disrupt event in 2017! ControlUp was one of the first partners to add its solution to the IGEL App Portal, and today, ControlUp has both BYOD and fully managed DEX apps on the IGEL App Store.

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to shape the future of EUC?

Simon Townsend: Regardless of whether you are deploying VDI, DaaS, or SaaS digital workplaces, IGEL and ControlUp combined help reduce the total cost of ownership associated with digital workplaces, help deliver the very best employee experiences, and ensure employees work in the most secure way.

If deploying VDI or DaaS, ControlUp offers complete end-to-end visibility from the virtual machine down to the IGEL endpoint, including visibility into the cloud, hypervisor, and protocol. If Deploying SaaS-based applications, ControlUp offers real-time SaaS monitoring. By having ControlUp installed on IGEL-enabled devices, IT can further reduce the cost of management and ensure employees are getting the best experience.

How has being a part of the IGEL Ready program improved your business or enhanced customer experience?

Simon Townsend: Working with IGEL and being part of the IGEL Ready program means the most for our joint customers. Tested solutions that just work enable organisations to deploy the two technologies with ease. The program allows our field sales, field CTOs, product management, and Development teams to work together for the good of our customers.

What are some key trends impacting your partners and customers in 2025, and how is your organization solving these?

Simon Townsend: Windows 11 migrations, the move to Desktop as a Service, and the rise of SaaS-based applications are challenges many organisations are facing right now. Supporting this heterogeneous and ever-changing workplace is a challenge for many organizations and those in IT. Never has there been so much choice and change in end-user computing, yet IT budgets and time are under pressure to optimize its operations and reduce cost.

By looking at ControlUp and IGEL, organisations can save on operating costs and CAPEX by extending the life of desktops, reducing support costs, and automating much of what IT has been doing for some time. In a world of hybrid work, technologies like IGEL and ControlUp become a necessity for both IT and the employee.

Why is your organization a sponsor of Now & Next 2025?

Simon Townsend: ControlUp has recognised the value in sponsoring IGEL’s annual customer events for eight years. As long as our prospects and customers can take advantage of our solutions, we will meet them where the important networking happens. The event has grown over the years to include more customers, more partners, and more vendors…it really is the event of the year when it comes to end-user computing.

Is this the first time you are sponsoring an IGEL event? If not, what keeps bringing your organization back to these events?

Simon Townsend: People and the format continue to be the reason we sponsor. It’s a great format, including tons of educational sessions from both vendors and customers. It’s a great place to network and learn. It’s a relaxed, fun format that even the biggest vendors would be proud of.

What will you present to attendees at Now & Next 2025?

Simon Townsend: We will highlight the latest version of ControlUp—the ControlUp ONE platform. This includes new features and capabilities to support the heterogeneous world of end-user computing. We will be demoing our new Control for Apps capabilities, designed for SaaS-based application monitoring, ControlUp for Compliance, and, of course, our integration into IGEL OS alongside Microsoft AVD, Cloud PC, Citrix, Omnissa, and other VDI technologies.

What do you hope attendees learn from the content you share at Now & Next 2025?

Simon Townsend: We hope they learn to understand the meaning and value of managing digital employee experience and how ControlUp offers additional ways to manage the modern workplace, including devices running IGEL OS. DEX is no longer an add-on technology but instead a new way of securing and managing endpoints remotely.

What do you and your team hope to take away from participating in Now & Next 2025?

Simon Townsend: We would love to meet new customers and partners and continue to strengthen our relationships with the many sponsors and ecosystem partners in this exciting place

What is one thing you plan to do/accomplish either personally or professionally in the next three to six months?

Simon Townsend: Highlight the importance of sustainability and the responsibility we, in IT, have to measure, monitor, and report on things like carbon footprints. IGEL and ControlUp both have solutions that help reduce carbon footprints and the impact IT has on greenhouse gases. We will continue to educate and innovate in this area to ensure more people can save money, save the planet, and still be secure.

Don’t miss IGEL Now & Next 2025 in Miami Beach. Register today!

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This four-day event will highlight innovative strategies, solutions, and insights from IGEL and its partners. Among them is Nutanix, which will showcase the integration between the Nutanix Cloud Platform and IGEL OS.

We sat down with Jim Luna, Global Head of Business Development – Cloud and Technology Alliances at Nutanix, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and Nutanix and what attendees can expect to see and learn at IGEL Now & Next 2025.

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

Jim Luna: 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 shape the future of EUC?

Jim Luna: Nutanix and IGEL provide organizations with 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.

How has being a part of the IGEL Ready program improved your business or enhanced customer experience?

Jim Luna: Nutanix’s participation in the IGEL Ready program has significantly enhanced the customer experience by providing seamless collaboration between Nutanix Cloud Platform and IGEL’s endpoint management solution. Our partnership facilitates smoother deployment, simplifies management, and enhances performance for virtual desktops. This ultimately increases customer satisfaction and potential business growth by creating new market opportunities for customers seeking a streamlined virtual desktop experience.

What are some key trends impacting your partners and customers in 2025, and how is your organization solving these?

Jim Luna: Nutanix and IGEL are aligned on several key trends, including the adoption of zero trust architectures and the use of AI and machine learning to respond to threats more quickly and effectively. This focus includes addressing concerns related to ransomware and data privacy. There is a pressing need to prioritize robust cloud security. With the increasing threat posed by sophisticated cyber threats like social engineering, managing the security of IoT devices is more important than ever. Additionally, the transition to Windows 11, which offers enhanced security features, underscores the necessity for improved threat protection, application control, endpoint management, and security awareness training. These measures are imperative for keeping data and virtual desktops safe and secure.

Why is your organization a sponsor of Now & Next 2025?

Jim Luna: Nutanix and IGEL are key players and leaders in the EUC space. Our technologies complement each other, allowing businesses to create efficient and secure VDI solutions. Nutanix provides the cloud computing power for a streamlined EUC experience.

Is this the first time you are sponsoring an IGEL event? If not, what keeps bringing your organization back to these events?

Jim Luna: We have sponsored IGEL events in the past and remain dedicated to partnering with IGEL to secure end-user computing. IGEL Now & Next has become the de facto event where top EUC solutions are showcased, attracting a high level of customer participation and satisfaction.

What will Nutanix present to attendees at Now & Next 2025?

Jim Luna: Nutanix will showcase virtual desktops running on the Nutanix Cloud Platform and IGEL OS.

What do you hope attendees learn from the content you share at Now & Next 2025?

Jim Luna: How Nutanix and IGEL can help keep your end-user computing and VDI solutions safe and secure while allowing customers choice, scalability, and performance to deploy, manage, and grow their VDI footprint effectively.  

What do you hope to take away from participating in Now & Next 2025?

Jim Luna: We look forward to educating customers on our partnership with IGEL and the solutions we offer.

What is one thing you want to accomplish either personally or professionally in the next three to six months?

Jim Luna: The market is evolving as various factors reshape the landscape. These include private equity acquisitions, the rise of alternative solutions to meet changing demands, and the introduction of new adjacent offerings such as cloud PCs and browser-based services. To remain relevant and competitive in this growing market, it is essential to continuously understand and adapt to these developments.

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We sat down with Wendy Howard, Lead Solutions Engineer, eG Innovations, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and eG Innovations, why they are sponsoring IGEL Now & Next 2025, and what attendees can expect to see and learn during the event.

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

Wendy Howard: We have been a proud IGEL Ready partner since 2021, collaborating closely to ensure our monitoring solutions are fully optimized for IGEL OS and its latest architecture. By integrating endpoint performance data with broader digital workspace insights, we empower IT teams with the end-to-end visibility they need to troubleshoot faster, enhance user satisfaction, and maximize operational efficiency. Our partnership with IGEL continues to drive innovation, ensuring enterprises can deliver secure, high-performance digital workspaces with confidence.

eG Innovations is a premier leader in IT observability and digital workspace performance monitoring. We help IGEL customers ensure seamless, high-performing EUC experiences across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Our solutions provide deep visibility across the entire EUC stack—Citrix, Horizon, Amazon Workspaces/AppStream, Azure Virtual Desktop, and IGEL-powered workspaces—so IT teams can become more proactive.

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to shape the future of EUC?

Wendy Howard: eG Innovations and IGEL are advancing the future of End-User Computing (EUC) by integrating eG Enterprise into the IGEL App Portal. This integration enables seamless deployment and comprehensive observability of IGEL OS-powered devices, allowing IT administrators to auto-discover endpoints, detect anomalies, and implement auto-remediation strategies, which also enhances the user experience and operational efficiency.

Our partnership emphasizes unified visibility across the entire digital workspace stack. By combining endpoint metrics from IGEL OS-based devices with data center and application infrastructure metrics, we provide IT administrators with end-to-end insights, facilitating faster issue diagnosis and resolution.

Additionally, eG Innovations actively participates in IGEL’s initiatives, such as the IGEL Partner Pavilion at HIMSS events, to demonstrate how our integrated solutions enhance security, productivity, and manageability in healthcare endpoints. Through these collaborative efforts, eG Innovations and IGEL are empowering organizations to optimize their EUC environments, ensuring secure, efficient, and high-performing digital workspaces.

How has being a part of the IGEL Ready program improved your business or enhanced the customer experience? We’d love to hear specific examples or success stories!

Wendy Howard: Being part of the IGEL Ready program has really helped us step up our game in delivering top-notch observability for IGEL OS-powered devices. Thanks to this partnership, eG Enterprise is now seamlessly integrated into the IGEL App Portal, making deployment and setup a breeze for our shared customers.

A notable success story involves a healthcare organization that leveraged our integrated solution to achieve a 50% improvement in logon times for critical applications. By utilizing eG Enterprise’s end-to-end monitoring capabilities, they proactively identified and resolved performance bottlenecks, resulting in enhanced clinician productivity and improved patient care.

Through the IGEL Ready program, we have also gained access to a broader ecosystem of technology partners, allowing us to continually innovate and offer solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. This collaboration ensures that our clients benefit from validated, secure, and efficient digital workspace environments, ultimately enhancing their operational efficiency and end-user satisfaction.

What are some of the key trends that are impacting your partners and customers in 2025, and how is your organization solving these?

Wendy Howard: In 2025, several pivotal trends are shaping the landscape for our partners and customers:

• Cybersecurity Threats: With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, organizations must implement stronger security measures to safeguard data and ensure compliance.
• Windows 11 Migration: Businesses are transitioning to Windows 11 to take advantage of its improved features and security enhancements.
• Hybrid Work Models: The shift toward hybrid work requires secure, flexible access to digital workspaces to support a distributed workforce.

eG Innovations addresses these challenges by providing comprehensive observability solutions that ensure secure, efficient, and high-performing digital workspaces. Our integration with IGEL OS enhances endpoint security, streamlines the transition to new operating systems, and supports the dynamic needs of hybrid workforces. By delivering end-to-end visibility and proactive monitoring, we empower organizations to navigate these trends effectively, ensuring optimal performance and security in their EUC environments.

Why is your organization a sponsor of IGEL Now & Next 2025?

Wendy Howard: eG Innovations is proud to sponsor IGEL Now & Next 2025, the premier event for End User Computing (EUC), endpoint security, and digital workspaces. Our sponsorship underscores our commitment to advancing the future of EUC and security, aligning with IGEL’s vision of innovation and excellence.

By sponsoring IGEL Now & Next 2025, we aim to showcase our latest advancements in IT observability and performance monitoring. We will demonstrate how our solutions integrate seamlessly with IGEL’s secure endpoint OS to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. This event provides an ideal platform to engage with industry leaders, share insights, and collaborate on shaping the future of digital workspaces.

Is this the first time you are sponsoring an IGEL event? If not, what keeps bringing your organization back to these events?

Wendy Howard: This isn’t our first time sponsoring an IGEL event, and it certainly won’t be our last! What keeps bringing us back is the incredible sense of community and the meaningful connections we make with IGEL partners and customers. These events create the perfect space for collaboration, learning, and showcasing how eG Enterprise helps organizations simplify and enhance their digital workspaces. We love being part of the conversation and look forward to every opportunity to engage with the IGEL community!

What will you and your team present to attendees at Now & Next 2025?

Wendy Howard: At Now & Next 2025, eG Innovations will showcase our latest and greatest solution for IT observability and performance monitoring. Attendees visiting our booth can expect live demonstrations of eG Enterprise’s capabilities, highlighting how our solutions integrate seamlessly with IGEL’s secure endpoint OS to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Our team will also participate in technical breakout sessions, sharing insights on best practices for deploying and optimizing digital workspaces.

What do you hope attendees learn from the content you share at Now & Next 2025?

Wendy Howard: We hope attendees walk away with a clear understanding of how the right observability solutions can make a real difference—helping them stay ahead of performance issues, strengthen security, and smoothly transition to modern platforms like Windows 11. By sharing real-world examples and success stories, we want to show how they can optimize their EUC environments for better user experiences and more efficient operations.

What do you hope to take away from participating in Now & Next 2025?

Wendy Howard: We’re really looking forward to connecting with industry peers, sharing insights, and learning about the latest trends in the EUC space. But beyond that, the IGEL team is always such a fun and insightful group to be around, and we can’t wait to spend some quality time with them. We hope to gain a deeper understanding of what IGEL customers need, gather valuable feedback to shape future innovations, and strengthen our collaborations within the IGEL ecosystem. It’s always an energizing experience, and we’re excited to be part of it again!

What is one thing you plan to accomplish either personally or professionally in the next three to six months?

Wendy Howard: In the next three to six months, we plan to enhance our AI-driven analytics capabilities within eG Enterprise to provide even more proactive and predictive insights for our customers. By leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, we aim to empower IT teams with the tools needed to anticipate and resolve performance issues before they impact end users, further solidifying our commitment to innovation and excellence in the EUC domain.

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We sat down with Ron Oglesby is the SVP and Field CTO at Login VSI, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and LoginVSI and what attendees can expect to see and learn about the company and its Login Enterprise platform at IGEL Now & Next 2025.

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

Ron Oglesby: At LoginVSI, we create and manage automated performance and functionality tests for Windows Endpoints. Many of our customers have VDI environments and are also leveraging IGEL OS to drive these tests and even report on end-user performance from remote locations.

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to shape the future of EUC?

Ron Oglesby: In collaboration with IGEL, we are revolutionizing the landscape of automated testing by extending its capabilities from Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to Windows Endpoints and modern Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solutions, including Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365.

How has being a part of the IGEL Ready program improved your business or enhanced customer experience?

Ron Oglesby: As an IGEL Ready partner, we are excited to offer our Login Enterprise Platform integrated with IGEL OS. This collaboration enables our joint customers to significantly decrease their dependence on Windows clients for testing purposes, leading to streamlined processes and improved overall efficiency.

What are some of the key trends that are impacting your partners and customers in 2025, and how is your organization solving these?

Ron Oglesby: The migration to Windows 365 and the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will be significant trends within the EUC space in 2025. Customers will spend considerable time testing applications on Windows 11 as they prepare for this migration – setting up initial builds and identifying any necessary changes in management for the new operating system. The shift to Windows 365 will further complicate issues associated with the transition to Windows 11.

At LoginVSI, we are currently supporting automated functionality and performance testing for applications on Windows 11 and Windows 365, which allows customers to evaluate the functionality and performance of their applications across these platforms. Additionally, our software enables customers to establish baseline performance models for Windows 11 and for on-premises setups compared to Windows 365. This facilitates an apples-to-apples comparison using their specific builds and applications.

Why is your organization a sponsor of Now & Next 2025?

Ron Oglesby: The customers attending IGEL Now & Next utilize centralized Windows models such as VDI or AVD within their EUC infrastructure, making them a key target audience where we believe we provide significant value.

As a returning sponsor, what keeps bringing your organization back to these events?

Ron Oglesby: The customers attending IGEL Now & Next and the leads we are able to generate from the event align closely with our core focus and target markets, making it one of the most important events we attend each year.

What will you present to attendees at Now & Next 2025

Ron Oglesby: At IGEL Now & Next 2025, We will be showing automated performance and functionality testing for Change Management in Windows 11 and Windows 365 environments, VDI, RDSH, and even DaaS.

What do you hope attendees learn from the content you share at Now & Next 2025?

Ron Oglesby: We want attendees to walk away, understanding that we offer the ability to replace manual testing (or no testing) of corporate applications for any change in the environment. With LoginVSI, customers can avoid long, man-hour-intensive regression testing for core applications (just automate them), compare performance before and after any change to the system, and catch problems before they are deployed to the production users.

What do you hope to take away from participating in Now & Next 2025?

Ron Oglesby: We are eager to receive updates on IGEL’s roadmap and key focus areas, EUC industry trends, and, of course, a lot of leads!

What is one thing you plan to accomplish in the next three to six months?

Ron Oglesby: Over the next three to six months, we will be focused on driving the adoption of our Login Enterprise for Endpoints platform.

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