During the informative panel discussion, we explored topics ranging from mentorship to the significance of having a voice and a seat at the table in leadership discussions, embracing authenticity, and the need to promote an organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The discussion also underscored the value of lifelong learning and how it can empower all genders to build impactful and meaningful careers. Some of my key takeaways include:

• The Transformative Power of Mentorship. Mentorship is crucial for fostering career growth, particularly for women, as emphasized by our panelists who advocated for structured mentorship programs featuring both internal and external mentors. They distinguished mentorship—providing guidance—from sponsorship, which promotes opportunities for women. Innovative approaches like “speed mentoring” and partnerships with organizations like Girls Who Code were highlighted as effective methods for enhancing professional growth. Additionally, the panelists stressed the significance of cross-generational knowledge sharing, where senior leaders and early-career professionals can learn from one another, thus forming a holistic mentorship culture that promotes trust and development.
• Strategies to Conquer “Imposter Syndrome”. The discussion on imposter syndrome highlighted several key strategies to combat this common experience among women in the workplace. Encouraging women to share their ideas in meetings and provide opportunities for presentations to senior leadership can boost their confidence. Organizations should foster an inclusive environment by showcasing women’s contributions and supporting their professional growth. Additionally, leveraging team expertise and embracing continuous learning can help individuals manage self-doubt, reinforcing that it’s acceptable not to be an expert in every area.
• Embracing Authenticity to Redefine Success. Our panelists emphasized that authenticity involves confidently presenting your whole self at work while leveraging your unique experiences and personal brand. They highlighted that individual experiences significantly influence diverse leadership styles and that there is no single effective approach to leadership. The importance of fostering environments that support various problem-solving strategies was also stressed, discouraging conformity to traditional methods.
• Fostering DEI. Placing Inclusion at the heart of organizational culture is crucial for achieving success in DEI initiatives within the workplace. Our panelists highlighted the importance of launching diversity programs early in the education system, particularly during elementary and junior high school. They also suggested expanding recruitment pools and cautioned against traditional methods that often produce “cookie-cutter” candidates. Furthermore, our panelists emphasized the need to acknowledge personal biases and foster environments where individuals can genuinely be themselves. Concerning mentorship, it was noted that programs for women should also include male allies, develop a supportive network for underrepresented groups, and create opportunities for women returning to the workforce.
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning. In today’s fast-changing tech landscape, resilience and adaptability are vital for professionals. Our panelists stressed that lifelong learning and a curious mindset are essential for success in the industry. They noted the need for technology skills due to the rise of AI, highlighting emerging careers like prompt engineering and understanding AI’s capabilities. Participants were encouraged to incorporate these skills into daily routines, such as meal planning, to gain practical experience and create effective AI prompts.

Concluding thoughts

In conclusion, the insights shared by the panelists at the IGEL Women in Tech event serve as a powerful reminder of the essential role women play in shaping the future of the technology industry. By fostering an environment that values self-acceptance, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives, we can cultivate a supportive ecosystem that empowers women to confidently share their voices.

As we advocate for inclusivity and nurture a culture that encourages everyone to thrive, we lay the groundwork for the next generation of female leaders. Let us continue this dialogue and commit to making a difference, ensuring that every voice has the opportunity to shine in the tech industry and beyond.

• Divya Saggar, Director IGEL Ready at IGEL
• Melissa Stein, Director of Product for End-User Computing at AWS
• Gretchen Irion, Director of PC Accessories at HP
• Akanksha Sehgal, Director of Worldwide Solution Engineering at Omnissa
• Marissa Schmidt, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner

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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 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!

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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 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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This four-day event will highlight innovative strategies, solutions, and insights from IGEL partners. Among them is Apporto, which will showcase its secure, fast, browser-based virtual desktops.

We sat down with Connie Jiang, Field Marketing Specialist at Apporto, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and Apporto, and what attendees can expect to see and learn about Apporto 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?

Connie Jiang: Apporto is a leading provider of cloud-based virtual desktops, delivering secure, high-performance, and cost-effective EUC solutions to organizations worldwide.

We have been an IGEL Ready partner for several years, working closely with IGEL to enable seamless, secure access to virtual desktops across a wide range of devices. Our partnership ensures that customers benefit from a modern, flexible, and secure approach to end-user computing (EUC).

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

Connie Jiang: Together with IGEL, we are redefining how businesses and educational institutions access their digital workspaces.

By integrating Apporto’s cloud-native virtual desktops with IGEL OS, we provide a secure, high-performance experience for remote workers, students, and enterprises. Our collaboration enhances security, reduces endpoint management complexity, and ensures a seamless, optimized experience for end users—regardless of their location or device.

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

Connie Jiang: Participating in the IGEL Ready program has allowed us to extend the reach of our cloud desktops to a broader audience while ensuring a secure, high-performance user experience.

One of our key success stories involves a major university that adopted Apporto’s virtual desktops in conjunction with IGEL OS to support hybrid learning. By eliminating the need for costly hardware refreshes and simplifying endpoint security, the institution improved student access to critical applications while significantly reducing IT overhead.

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

Connie Jiang: In 2025, organizations are facing significant challenges, including cybersecurity threats, the transition to Windows 11, and the growing demand for flexible work environments.

Apporto is addressing these by:

• Enhancing Security: Our virtual desktops provide built-in security features such as zero-trust architecture, data encryption, and AI-driven threat detection, reducing exposure to ransomware and other cyber threats.
• Simplifying Windows 11 Migration: Apporto enables organizations to transition smoothly to Windows 11 by delivering a fully managed, cloud-based Windows desktop experience that eliminates hardware compatibility concerns.
• Optimizing Cost & Performance: As IT budgets tighten, our cloud-native approach eliminates the need for expensive endpoint upgrades, allowing organizations to extend the life of existing devices while maintaining high performance.

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

Connie Jiang:  We are proud to sponsor Now & Next 2025 because it aligns with our mission to drive innovation in end-user computing. This event is a premier gathering of EUC leaders, and we’re excited to engage with industry experts, share insights, and showcase how our partnership with IGEL is empowering organizations to embrace the future of work.

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

Connie Jiang: This is not our first IGEL event sponsorship! We continue to return because IGEL conferences provide an invaluable platform for thought leadership, networking, and collaboration. These events allow us to connect directly with customers and partners who are seeking innovative, secure, and cost-effective EUC solutions.

What will you present to attendees at Now & Next 2025

Connie Jiang: At Now & Next 2025, our team will be demonstrating how Apporto’s cloud desktops integrate seamlessly with IGEL OS to deliver a superior end-user experience. Attendees visiting our booth will see live demos showcasing:

• Frictionless, Secure Remote Work Solutions
• Windows 11 Migration Strategies Without Hardware Upgrades
• Cost Savings & IT Simplification with Cloud-Hosted Virtual Desktops

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

Connie Jiang: We want attendees to walk away with a clear understanding of how they can modernize their IT environments with cloud-native, secure, and cost-effective EUC solutions. Whether they are planning a Windows 11 transition, dealing with security concerns, or looking to improve remote work capabilities, we’ll provide actionable insights on how Apporto and IGEL together can make their digital transformation seamless.

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

Connie Jiang: We are eager to engage in meaningful conversations with IT leaders and EUC experts to gain deeper insights into the evolving challenges they face. By understanding their pain points and priorities, we can continue to refine our solutions to better meet their needs. Additionally, we look forward to strengthening our collaboration with IGEL and exploring new ways to enhance the customer experience.

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

Connie Jiang: On a professional level, we are focused on expanding our cloud desktop solutions to reach more organizations globally, ensuring that businesses and educational institutions alike can benefit from secure, scalable, and cost-effective EUC solutions. Personally, our team members are excited about continued learning, networking, and driving innovation in the remote work and virtualization space!

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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 Vasion as a Gold-level sponsor!

We sat down with Chee Tan, Vice President of Ecosystem, Alliances, and Corporate Development at Vasion, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and Vasion and what attendees can expect to learn at IGEL Now & Next about how IGEL and Vasion are collaborating to secure printing and scanning for modern enterprises.

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

Chee Tan: Vasion (formerly PrinterLogic) officially joined the IGEL Ready Program in October 2020. We are now entering the 5th year of our partnership.

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

Chee Tan: Vasion offers secure, scalable print and output management solutions, helping EUC customers meet challenging and evolving security and scalability requirements.

Vasion’s integration with IGEL enables mutual customers–on any IGEL OS-powered endpoint–to eliminate print servers and ease print management in traditional, VDI, or DaaS environments. This includes helping customers migrate their legacy VDI infrastructure to IGEL and AVD solutions.

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

Chee Tan: By utilizing IGEL’s Unified Management System (UMS), administrators can easily configure and manage printers on multiple endpoints. The Vasion Print App for IGEL provides a streamlined and secure process for managing print jobs across different environments, significantly reducing the administrative burden and freeing up IT resources.

Vasion Print is a secure, cloud-based solution that fits into Zero Trust architecture. Both IGEL and Vasion Print adapt to your existing security protocols, ensuring your print infrastructure remains fully secure.

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

Chee Tan: In 2025, existing security threats are accelerating as new cybersecurity attacks continue to rise. Zero Trust architecture keeps your data secure and only available to identified users. Vasion helps customers secure their printing and scanning infrastructure with end-to-end encryption, including mobile print, web print, and secure release printing.

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

Chee Tan: As a long-time IGEL Ready Partner, Vasion would like to showcase the newly launched Vasion Print solution for IGEL OS v12 in IGEL App Portal at the event.

With the release of Vasion Print for IGEL OS v12 solution, we would also like to demonstrate the IGEL-Vasion Print-Microsoft AVD print management SaaS solution to help mutual customers meet the most challenging security and scalability requirements.

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

Chee Tan: We’ve sponsored over a dozen in-person and virtual events with IGEL since 2018. We see it as a valuable partnership to help people simplify print management.

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

Chee Tan: Topics we plan to cover during the technical bootcamp presentation and breakout session:

• Vasion Print Solution for IGEL OS v12
• Solving the Printing Problem in Microsoft AVD, Citrix, and VMware Horizon VDI Migrations
  • How to implement a secure printing solution for enterprise and large enterprise environment
  • How to assess and prepare for printing challenges before migrating from Citrix or VMware Horizon to Microsoft AVD or Windows Cloud PC
  • The challenges of using Microsoft Universal Print and Citrix Universal Printer and what that means for your business
  • How Vasion Print solves virtual desktop printing requirements today—without volume-based billing
  • What you need to do before, during, and after a migration to make sure printing doesn’t just work, but works well

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

Chee Tan: Print and output management can be simple with the right tools.

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

Chee Tan:  We hope to achieve the following at Now & Next 2025:

• Launch the Vasion Print solution for IGEL OS v12
• Introduce the IGEL-Vasion Print-Microsoft AVD solution to Microsoft AVD customers to address customer pain points caused by using Universal Print, security standards, and scalability requirements.
• Generate qualified leads

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

Chee Tan: We hope to kick off joint-selling and joint-marketing motions with the IGEL global team over the next three to six months.

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

We sat down with Amitabh Sinha, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder at Workspot, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and Workspot 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?

Amitabh Sinha: At Workspot, we are redefining the way enterprises securely deliver applications to end users on any device. Our unified digital workplace platform brings together DaaS, Enterprise Browser, Digital Experience Monitoring (DEX), and FinOps into a cohesive, purpose-built solution that is secure, scalable, and optimized for modern enterprises. IT can securely deliver (a) web applications into a device-local Enterprise Browser and (b) virtual desktops in Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS with unprecedented agility.

Our partnership with IGEL is centered around delivering a secure, high-performance, and cost-effective end-user computing (EUC) solution. By combining Workspot with IGEL OS-powered thin clients, organizations can transform their IT operations by eliminating hardware refresh cycles, reducing IT complexity, and enhancing security with zero-trust architectures.

As an IGEL Ready partner for multiple years, we have worked closely with IGEL to ensure seamless integration, performance optimization, and user experience enhancements for joint customers across industries such as healthcare, financial services, government, manufacturing, and retail.

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

Amitabh Sinha: The future of EUC is being defined by flexibility, security, and performance—all which Workspot and IGEL are delivering together. Our collaboration is shaping the next generation of DaaS (Desktop as a Service) and VDI solutions by:

• Simplifying EUC Deployments – Workspot eliminates on-prem VDI complexity, while IGEL-powered thin clients deliver a lightweight, secure, and highly manageable endpoint solution.
• Enhancing Security with a Zero-Trust Approach – With Workspot’s Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) and IGEL’s secure OS, enterprises gain a robust defense-in-depth approach against modern cyber threats.
• Optimizing User Experience – Workspot’s high-performance Cloud Workstations enable GPU-powered workloads for CAD, engineering, and creative applications, while IGEL ensures a fluid and responsive endpoint experience.
• Driving Innovation in Hybrid Work – Together, we’re enabling borderless workforces by providing secure, anywhere access to Workspot desktops with enterprise-grade reliability and ultra-low latency.

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

Amitabh Sinha: Being an IGEL Ready partner has allowed Workspot to accelerate customer adoption by offering a fully validated, enterprise-ready EUC solution that improves security, performance, and manageability.

One standout success story is a global manufacturing company that replaced its legacy VDI with Workspot desktops running on IGEL-powered thin clients. The results?

• 80% Faster Onboarding – New employees were provisioned with cloud-based desktops in minutes, regardless of location.
• 40% Cost Reduction – Eliminated expensive on-prem VDI infrastructure and legacy endpoint refresh costs.
• Stronger Security – Reduced attack surface with Workspot’s built-in ZTNA and IGEL’s secure OS.

By removing the complexity of traditional VDI, this customer was able to scale effortlessly while ensuring a seamless, high-performance experience for their global workforce.

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

Amitabh Sinha: In 2025, organizations face major EUC challenges, including:

• Cost Containment & IT Simplification – By eliminating on-prem VDI and extending endpoint lifecycles, customers reduce CAPEX and OPEX, while gaining agility and resilience in their IT operations.
• Hybrid & Remote Work Expansion – Workspot + IGEL delivers borderless workforces with anywhere-accessible virtual desktops, allowing IT teams to simplify operations and improve end-user experience.
• The Windows 11 Transition – Workspot accelerates Windows 11 adoption by providing scalable, cloud-based virtual desktops that reduce the dependency on frequent endpoint hardware upgrades.
• Cybersecurity & Ransomware Threats – Workspot’s Zero-Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), combined with IGEL’s ultra-secure OS, minimizes attack surfaces, ensuring data never resides on endpoints.

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

Amitabh Sinha: As a Gold Sponsor of Now & Next 2025, Workspot is committed to shaping the future of end-user computing. We believe that the combination of Workspot and IGEL delivers the most secure, high-performance, and cost-effective EUC solution available today.

At Now & Next 2025, we’re excited to:

• Showcase how enterprises can transition from legacy VDI to Workspot’s platform.
• Demonstrate real-world use cases where Workspot and IGEL solve today’s biggest IT challenges.
• Engage with industry leaders, customers, and partners driving innovation in EUC.

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

Amitabh Sinha: We’ve proudly sponsored multiple IGEL events, and we keep coming back because the impact is undeniable. IGEL’s events bring together key decision-makers in EUC, allowing us to showcase how Workspot’s unified platform integrates seamlessly with IGEL to deliver transformative business outcomes.

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

Amitabh Sinha: At our breakout session, we will demonstrate:

• Why traditional VDI is holding you back—and how to replace it with Workspot virtual desktops
• How Workspot + IGEL enables the ultimate secure, high-performance, and cost-effective EUC solution
• Customer success stories showcasing real-world transformations

Plus, attendees can visit our booth for live demos of Workspot running on IGEL thin clients.

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

Amitabh Sinha: We want attendees to leave with a clear roadmap for modernizing their EUC strategy, understanding:

• Why legacy VDI is costly, complex, and insecure—and how Workspot eliminates those challenges.
• How IGEL thin clients extend device lifecycles while reducing costs and improving security.
• How to deploy and scale Workspot globally—in minutes.

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

Amitabh Sinha: We look forward to:

• Engaging with industry leaders to discuss EUC innovations.
• Gaining insights into customer pain points and how we can continue refining our solutions.
• Strengthening our partnership with IGEL and ecosystem partners.

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

Amitabh Sinha: Professionally, we are focused on driving the next wave of enterprise cloud adoption—helping businesses transition from legacy VDI to the agility of the Workspot platform.

Personally, we’re excited to continue building relationships with customers, partners, and EUC thought leaders—and, of course, making Now & Next 2025 our most impactful event yet!

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

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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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