With this acquisition, IGEL welcomes Stratodesk’s customers into a future-ready platform that is deeply integrated with the leading Zero Trust, management, and performance vendors. As the endpoint space rapidly evolves—with organizations exploring SaaS-delivered apps, secure browser technologies, and alternative desktop delivery methods—IGEL provides a secure foundation that is purpose-built for enterprise endpoint strategies both now and in the future. IGEL OS, renowned for its Preventative Security Model and adaptive workspace delivery, will become the catalyst for their transformation.

“This acquisition reflects IGEL’s continued momentum in the endpoint OS Platform market.” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL. “Stratodesk customers will benefit from the industry’s most secure client OS, endpoint management solution, and our Adaptive Secure Desktop significantly enhancing their endpoint security, resilience, and cost efficiency.

“This agreement ensures our customers have access to the most powerful and secure endpoint OS, a future-proof solution as they transition to cloud-driven workspaces,” said Emanuel Pirker, Founder & CEO of Stratodesk. “We’re confident that IGEL’s technology, expertise, and customer-first approach will provide the best possible path forward for our customers and partners.”

IGEL will provide further details on customer migration plans and support programs in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit www.igel.com.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leading secure endpoint OS Platform for enterprises now and next. Designed for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience that is seamless to manage – saving money, fueling growth, advancing sustainability and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS takes a zero-trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model, removing the attack vectors that are often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 100 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners in more than 50 countries. For more information on what IGEL can do for you, visit www.igel.com.

About Stratodesk 

Stratodesk is a leading innovator of the ultra-secure endpoint OS designed to meet the unique demands of modern enterprises. With zero-trust principles embedded in its core, Stratodesk NoTouch OS is the market-leading endpoint OS for VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and Secure Browsing as well as IIoT and Automation use cases. With headquarters in San Francisco and a presence in Europe, Stratodesk has been growing a disruptive community of channel partners and Stratodesk Plus-certified technology solution providers worldwide.

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Avec son arrivée sur ces régions, IGEL consolide sa position sur le marché européen. Les partenaires désireux d’accompagner leurs clients dans leur évolution vers le cloud, tout en privilégiant la sécurité et la facilité d’utilisation, pourront ainsi profiter des solutions innovantes qui réduisent les coûts, diminuent l’empreinte carbone et renforcent la sécurité, tout en améliorant l’expérience de l’utilisateur proposées par IGEL.

La stratégie d’IGEL est alignée sur ses objectifs de croissance globale. Elle s’appuie sur ses partenariats avec Citrix, Microsoft, Omnissa et Island pour offrir une virtualisation sécurisée et un accès SaaS sécurisé à travers des environnements informatiques basés sur le cloud ou des infrastructures applicatives virtualisées privées. Cette expansion favorise l’innovation et la collaboration, ce qui crée des opportunités pour les ISV locaux et les futurs partenaires d’IGEL sur l’ensemble des nouvelles régions.

L’expertise locale de Jean-Charles Labbat au service de la croissance d’IGEL

Fort d’une longue expérience de cadre dirigeant dans des entreprises comme IBM, Cisco et VMware, Jean-Charles Labbat sera en charge de la gestion des opérations d’IGEL en Europe du Sud et aura pour mission de poursuivre l’expansion rapide prévue dans la région. A ses côtés, l’équipe s’est enrichie de plusieurs autres membres.

Annonce du renforcement des partenariats régionaux

Pour répondre aux besoins croissants d’environnement informatiques sécurisés et durables, IGEL s’est associé avec MIEL en France.

« Nous avons le privilège de distribuer les solutions d’IGEL en France depuis un certain temps déjà, et l’accueil du marché a toujours été extrêmement positif. Avec l’appui désormais d’une équipe locale dédiée, nous sommes convaincus que les solutions innovantes d’IGEL auront un écho encore plus fort sur le marché. Nos clients, comme nos prospects, pourront ainsi continuer de se projeter vers un avenir informatique sécurisé et agile », affirme Jean-Baptiste Pommé, Directeur Général, MIEL.

Sur les autres régions, IGEL s’associe avec des distributeurs à valeur ajoutée comme Dakel en Espagne, Ready Informatica en Italie et Innocom en Israel. Cette collaboration permet ainsi aux entreprises locales d’avoir accès à des experts techniques et à un support complet, renforçant ainsi l’engagement d’IGEL dans le développement régional.

Opportunités pour les partenaires

L’expansion d’IGEL en Europe du Sud et Israel offre des opportunités aux partenaires qui cherchent à améliorer leurs stratégies cloud et leurs offres de sécurité. L’introduction de solutions sur mesure pour des secteurs tels que la santé, l’administration et les grandes entreprises, combinée à des technologies telles que l’authentification par carte à puce, garantit une forte adéquation entre l’OS sécurisé d’IGEL et les besoins spécifiques des entreprises. IGEL proposera également aux partenaires des programmes de formation dédiés pour les aider à monter en compétence et développer leur expertise afin de mieux répondre aux attentes des clients, en particulier dans le secteur des PME/TPE.

« Le développement d’IGEL Technology en France et dans le reste de l’Europe du Sud constitue une étape importante dans notre stratégie de croissance mondiale. Notre ambition est de transformer la gestion et la sécurité des terminaux dans les secteurs de la santé, de l’administration, des services financiers, du retail et de l’industrie », déclare Klaus Oestermann, PDG d’IGEL. « En nous associant à MIEL, Dakel, Ready Informatica et Innocom, nous mettons en place un réseau de distribution qui aide les clients à bénéficier de la méthode ‘Simply IGEL it’ pour atteindre un niveau inédit de sécurité et de protection face aux ransomware, de réduction du coût total de possession et de durabilité. »

Renforcer le réseau mondial d’IGEL

L’Europe du Sud et Israel représente l’un des principaux marchés européens d’IGEL, au même titre que le Royaume-Uni et l’Allemagne, avec des clients couvrant des secteurs tels que la santé, la finance, l’éducation, l’automobile et l’industrie pharmaceutique. A travers l’annonce du jour, IGEL accélère sa croissance en tirant parti de la demande de postes de travail sécurisés et de solutions informatiques prêtes pour le cloud de la part clients français, qui bénéficieront ainsi de l’intégration d’IGEL avec des partenaires clés de l’écosystème tels que Citrix, Microsoft, Omnissa et Island.

A propos d’IGEL

IGEL est le premier système d’exploitation sécurisé pour points d’accès actuels et futurs des entreprises. Conçu pour les environnements VDI, DaaS, SaaS et la navigation sécurisée, IGEL OS offre aux utilisateurs une expérience de première classequi est transparente à gérer – tout en permettant d’économiser du budget, de faire progresser la durabilité des équipements, de soutenir la croissance et la dynamique de l’entreprise. IGEL OS adopte une approche sécuritaire Zero Trust à travers son offre IGEL Preventative Security Model et supprime les vecteurs d’attaque exploités par les acteurs de la menace. IGEL compte parmi ses clients des leaders de la santé, des services financiers, du commerce de détail, de l’industrie et des gouvernements dans le monde entier. Il intègre plus de 100 partenaires, répartis dans plus de 50 pays, au sein de son écosystème IGEL Ready.

Pour plus d’informations : www.igel.com.

À propos de MIEL

Fondée à Paris en 1985, MIEL cherche et introduit de nouvelles technologies sur le marché français à destination des départements informatiques et des fournisseurs de services.

Elle agit aux côtés de revendeurs locaux à valeurs ajoutées qu’elle aide et soutient. Les marques que représente MIEL – principalement des sociétés basées aux États-Unis – conçoivent des équipements et des logiciels de nouvelle génération pour la cybersécurité, les réseaux, l’informatique de l’utilisateur final et la gestion des données.

Pour plus d’informations : www.miel.fr.

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SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 15, 2024 – IGEL, which provides the secure endpoint OS for now and next, today announced the launch of IGEL Asia, a new partnership with Channels Xchange Alliance (CXA), which will serve as IGEL’s master distributor for Asia. IGEL Asia will address the unique demands of organizations in the Asian market and expand IGEL’s presence across the region – where nearly 60% of the world’s population resides, the digital workspace market is experiencing rapid growth and demand for secure endpoint solutions is exploding.

Customers in Asia will benefit from tailored support, access to IGEL’s Preventative Security Model and the ability to optimize their digital workspaces while achieving improved security, lower total cost of ownership and greater sustainability. IGEL Asia will also enhance the experience of IGEL’s extensive Partner Ready Program members by providing increased opportunities to collaborate, broader market access, and support and resources for local ISVs (Internet Service Providers).

“IGEL Asia marks an important step in our global growth strategy to transform endpoint management and security across healthcare, government, financial services, retail and manufacturing,” said IGEL CEO Klaus Oestermann. “By partnering with CXA in each local market in Asia, we are enabling businesses to benefit from the  ‘Simply IGEL it’ method to achieve a whole new level security/ransomware protection, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) reduction and sustainability.”

The IGEL Asia launch aligns with CXA’s commitment to transform endpoint TCO and security, which is especially critical at this moment as businesses in Asia have growing concerns about budgets to refresh old hardware, the rising threat of ransomware attacks and endpoint vulnerabilities affecting Windows endpoints – particularly now that Windows 10 is nearing end of life. CXA has made significant investments to establish a strong presence in Asia – securing strategic partnerships with IGEL Asia and actively building a strong vendor ecosystem with partners like Citrix, HP and Lenovo to deliver efficient solutions targeting virtual desktops, secure zero thin clients, business continuity and frontier use cases like digital signage and secure OT/IoT (Operation Technology / Internet of Things).

“CXA’s well-established presence and deep expertise in Asia position IGEL to reach more customers in new countries as we accelerate our growth across the region,” said Oestermann.

IGEL Asia, whose headquarters will reside within CXA’s new Singapore sales office, is expanding on that with a distributor and reseller recruitment campaign and various new hires. IGEL Asia brought on Malaysia-based Simon Ng, who has extensive channel growth experience, to lead business development. IGEL Asia is also hiring other business development professionals as well as building on its sales, operations, engineering and customer support teams to strengthen its expertise in delivering IGEL’s Preventative Security Model and ensuring that businesses can securely manage their endpoints with minimal cost and reduce their attack surfaces by 95%.

“With IGEL Asia, we are poised to lead the market by offering solutions that address the challenges of today’s endpoint management, providing cutting-edge digital workspace security and sustainability. Our holistic partner approach enables IGEL solutions to reach far and wide within Asia, providing unparalleled protection in today’s ever-evolving threat landscape,” said Alex Toh, Managing Director for IGEL Asia.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leading secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience that is seamless to manage – saving money, fueling growth, advancing sustainability and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS takes a zero trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model, removing the attack vectors that are often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 100 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners in more than 50 countries. For more information on what IGEL can do for you, visit www.igel.com.

About CXA Global

Channels Xchange Alliance (CXA Global) serves as a dedicated Asia-based office and vendor representative, specializing in the formation of strategic partnerships with enterprise software vendors. Supporting vendors in managing, building, and maintaining their business operations and channel ecosystems throughout the Asia Pacific region. We excel in reducing time-to-market in Asia’s diverse and complex markets, where navigating multi-lingual environments, distinct business cultures, tax structures, and local expertise is critical for accelerated success. With a robust channel ecosystem comprising over 20 value-added distributors and 150 channel partners across 15 countries in the Asia Pacific, including Japan, CXA Global brings over two decades of experience in delivering End User Computing (EUC) and Endpoint Security (EPS) solutions.

For more information, please contact CXA Global at hello@cxaglobal.com | hello@igelasia.com

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Based on this Intel Core Ultra processors support, IGEL and Lenovo are empowering enhanced user experiences and remote protocol resilience with AI-ready Lenovo devices – including ThinkPad L14 Gen5 (Intel), ThinkPad L13 Gen5 (Intel) and ThinkPad L16 Gen1 (Intel) – that benefit from direct access to neural processing units (NPUs) through IGEL OS 12. These new AI-ready Lenovo devices, pre-loaded with IGEL OS 12, join the growing list of Lenovo notebooks and thin clients to be globally available, with an integrated license of IGEL OS, directly through any Lenovo authorized channel.

“Leveraging our support for Intel Core Ultra processors, IGEL, together with Lenovo, is simplifying the deployment of AI, virtual desktops and apps that make next-generation endpoint computing both cost effective and prolific,” said Bill McCarthy, Vice President of Strategic Alliances, IGEL. “Through our expanded joint development with Lenovo, IGEL OS 12 is now able to expose Lenovo NPU capabilities to the operating system to help customers realize better audio/video content experiences, improve remote protocol resilience in even the most congested networking environments and help security tools better identify individual user behavior. It’s a joint move that positions IGEL OS as the most AI-ready Linux operating system for the enterprise endpoint.”

In addition, IGEL and Lenovo announce the availability of IGEL-powered solutions for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Lenovo ThinkAgile MX650 V3 devices. Optimized for both scale and performance, and Accelerated by Intel offerings, the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX systems, powered by IGEL OS, reduce the time-to-value for environments that want to bring all the cloud benefits of AVD on premises to meet data sovereignty and regulatory requirements. By leveraging the strengths of IGEL’s Preventative Security Model, Lenovo’s comprehensive hardware architecture and the latest Microsoft security technologies the ThinkAgile MX solutions set a new industry benchmark for virtual desktop environment security.

“Our goal is to ensure that every piece of hardware we develop supports the complex needs of modern enterprises, from security to performance,” said Jonathan Pollock, Director, Worldwide Commercial PC at Lenovo. “The integration of our AI Ready technologies with IGEL’s secure operating systems transforms how organizations deploy and benefit from virtual desktops.”

The collaboration between IGEL and Lenovo builds on the recent news of IGEL’s deepened collaboration with Microsoft and represents a significant advancement in how enterprises can securely and efficiently manage their IT infrastructures in a cloud-centric world. Organizations looking to enhance their security posture while improving operational efficiency will find a comprehensive solution in the combined offerings of IGEL, Lenovo, and Microsoft.

IGEL’s integrated support for Intel Core Ultra processors also extends to any endpoint device based on this chipset.

These new developments with Lenovo will be featured during IGEL DISRUPT 24, the industry’s largest EUC event which will take place September 16 and 17 in Munich, Germany.  IGEL DISRUPT 24, Munich will be sponsored by Microsoft, HP, LG Business Solutions, Lenovo, Citrix and Omnissa as well as dozens of other IGEL Ready partners. For more information and to register, visit https://www.igel.com/disrupt24.

For more information on Lenovo solutions powered by IGEL OS, visit: https://www.igel.com/lenovo/ and https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/software/igel.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leader in providing a secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience while being seamless to manage – saving money, fuelling growth, supporting sustainability and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS supports a Zero Trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model removing the attack vectors often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 100 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.

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“Together, IGEL and Kasm Technologies are delivering secure and seamless access to workspaces and Windows desktops for IGEL OS users,” said Jim Airdo, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances, IGEL. “By making Kasm PWA available via the IGEL App Portal, we are giving our mutual customers access to enhanced productivity with the ability to access Workspaces for Oracle and other Device as a Service providers, delivering a factory-to-end-user experience.”

“We are excited to partner with IGEL to bring Kasm PWA to IGEL OS-powered devices,” said Jaymes Davis, Chief Product Officer, Kasm Technologies. “Kasm PWA offers immediate access to secure workspaces and Windows desktops, empowering enterprises with enhanced efficiency and flexibility in their digital workspace environments. Our aim with the IGEL partnership is to drive a reduction of inflation and carbon use at the endpoint which can reduce 50% of existing IT software maintenance contracts. This leaves room for customers to increase their spending on modernization and more people to build on their next business priorities.”

Kasm PWA has been validated for use on IGEL OS-powered devices as part of the IGEL Ready partner program and is now available in the IGEL App Portal as part of IGEL’s cloud services. As a result, Kasm PWA is provided as part of a comprehensive Device as a Service (DaaS) model for enterprises aiming for expedited and seamless access to Workspaces for Oracle and other Device as a Service providers. This model ensures prompt application availability, effortless updates, and maximizes IT efficiency gains, all while delivering an unparalleled Digital Experience (DEX) to end users. Kasm Technologies collaborates with industry leaders like Lenovo, IGEL, and Oracle to offer a holistic DaaS solution, providing a factory-to-end-user experience.

To learn more about Kasm PWA available on the IGEL App Portal, visit the IGEL App Portal here.

Established in July 2020, IGEL Ready is a growing ecosystem of more than 100 technology partners providing hardware, software, and peripheral solutions that have been verified for use with IGEL OS to deliver a powerful, productive, and secure end user computing experience. For more information on the IGEL Ready program, please visit the IGEL Ready Showcase or contact the IGEL Ready team at ready@igel.com. If you’re a hardware or software technology maker looking to join our fastest-growing ecosystem of IGEL Ready partners, please apply here.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leader in providing a secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience while being seamless to manage – saving money, fuelling growth, supporting sustainability and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS supports a Zero Trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model removing the attack vectors often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 100 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.

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“Launched just last year, the IGEL App Portal has quickly become a trusted resource for validated applications across the IGEL Ready technology partner community,” said Divya Saggar, Director, IGEL Ready, IGEL. “With its active adoption has come the need for a structured and proven development methodology to accelerate app development and validation. IGEL has met this need with a comprehensive new IGEL Ready Developer Program and SDK which facilitates the swift development of apps for IGEL endpoints at scale.”

The newly introduced IGEL Ready Developer Program enables independent software vendor members of the IGEL Ready partner program to package, publish and promote their IGEL app seamlessly. By building their app and listing it on the IGEL App Portal, they not only gain visibility to thousands of customers and channel partners but also provide an easy means for customers to directly deploy the app in their IGEL environment.

Program members receive access to the new IGEL SDK and IGEL technical resources which provides app developers with new tools and blueprints to create apps for IGEL-powered enterprises faster and with greater scale and precision. IGEL Ready program members participating in the IGEL Ready Software Developer Program gain access to a dedicated portal of programmatic tools designed to enhance the delivery of new valuable apps for IGEL users with seamless convenience. In addition, this opens up multiple avenues for partners to run additional co-marketing efforts and programs with IGEL.

“As a longstanding IGEL Ready partner, Liquidware was the first to deliver digital employee experience (DEX) via the IGEL App Portal and has been impressed with the resulting customer and partner engagement we have received by being part of this dynamic end user computing app marketplace,” said David Bieneman, CEO, Liquidware. “We strongly support the IGEL Ready community IGEL has built and commend the work they have put into the new IGEL Ready Developer Program and SKD which further enables vendor solutions across the industry to simplify customer adoption for faster time to value.”

“As a new IGEL Ready partner developing an app to integrate the Island Enterprise Browser into IGEL OS, we were impressed with the level of resources and support we received from the new IGEL Ready Developer program. We are excited to work with the IGEL team for a stronger collaboration,” said Richard Greene, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Island.

The IGEL App Portal is a key cloud service app delivery platform for IGEL-powered enterprises. A feature-rich experience for users, it reduces the app qualification, implementation and update process for IT organizations. For more information, visit the IGEL App Portal here: https://app.igel.com.

Established in 2020, IGEL Ready is a growing ecosystem of more than 100 technology partners providing hardware, software, and peripheral solutions that have been verified for use with IGEL OS to deliver a powerful, productive, and secure user experience for digital workspaces within modern workplace environments. In an era where customers and their employees require reliable, frictionless access to tools, applications, and services, IGEL Ready helps ensure product compatibility and productivity to support business continuity and growth. The IGEL Ready program ensures that partner applications are validated and shared, and that their customers have access to updated and secure software.

The new IGEL Ready Developer Program and SDK is announced from IGEL DISRUPT 24 which is sponsored by Microsoft, HP, LG Business Solutions, Lenovo, Citrix and the EUC Division of Broadcom as well as dozens of other IGEL Ready partners. For more information, visit https://www.igel.com/disrupt24.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leader in providing a secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience while being seamless to manage – saving money, fuelling growth, supporting sustainability and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS supports a Zero Trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model removing the attack vectors often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 100 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.

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“As IGEL continues to execute its rapid global expansion strategy, executing with operational excellence is a critical element to our success,” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO, IGEL. “Donny’s experience, discipline and data-driven execution vision will be key to our ongoing growth strategy as we accelerate the lead-through-sales journey. We are pleased to add him to our sales leadership team.”

Donny Harder is a proven revenue operations leader who is all too familiar with building out high-functioning Revenue Operations organizations from scratch to support rapidly growing sales teams. He joins IGEL from StackAdapt, where he spearheaded many cross departmental workstreams including international expansion efforts, commissions, and data infrastructure projects aimed at creating a single source of truth for all data stakeholders across the company to leverage. Harder, who has expertise in these areas, hails from a background of finance, sales operations, and business intelligence at Quantcast, Twilio, Proofpoint, and HP. Harder holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and German from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. He will be operating out of the IGEL San Francisco office, reporting directly to Klaus Oestermann.

“Data, automation and transparency are operational cornerstones to building an efficient revenue strategy for resilient growth, scale and execution,” said Harder. “IGEL is at the ideal stage in its global expansion to benefit from such operational excellence. It will be an honor to contribute to the IGEL leadership team’s expanding customer acquisition strategy, worldwide.”

About IGEL

IGEL is the leader in providing a secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience while being seamless to manage – saving money, fuelling growth, supporting sustainability and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS supports a Zero Trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model removing the attack vectors often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 100 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.

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According to data from Markets and Markets, “the managed services market size is expected to grow from USD $275.5 billion in 2023 to USD $372.6 billion by 2028… cloud computing, cybersecurity, data management and remote work solutions are expected to dominate the market as organizations seek scalable and secure services.”[1] Meeting this need, IGEL is releasing MSP-optimized licensing for the IGEL platform, including the secure IGEL OS and IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS), so that MSPs may enhance their digital workspace stack with a modern, secure and cost-effective endpoint service that scales with their business.

“Today’s MSPs need access to the flexible endpoint solutions that not only secure devices, but also simplify endpoint management and control without adding complexity or increasing staff resource requirements,” said Mads Skalbo, Vice President of Global MSP Business, IGEL. “IGEL is serving these MSPs with dedicated technology, consumption models and support to enhance their suite of endpoint services. This will enable MSPs to capture market share in this fast-growing managed service category with the only endpoint OS that delivers a Preventative Security Model to support the Zero Trust and SASE initiatives that eliminate endpoint vulnerabilities.”

The new IGEL MSP partner program is a special designation offered to participating MSPs under the IGEL Velocity Partner Program. With a pay-as-you-grow licensing model and multi-tenant and single-tenant service models, IGEL is enabling MSPs to design and deliver the services and solutions that are in highest demand from their customers. This is particularly valuable for MSPs accelerating the adoption of their DaaS service offerings and for vertically focused MSPs that deliver unique solutions for industry segments from regional banking to dentists and pharmacies.  Featuring simplified onboarding and automated usage reporting, the IGEL MSP partner program supports deployment on-prem or in the cloud and is ideal for MSPs that want to deliver managed DaaS, VDI and SaaS solutions using a proven solution which dramatically reduces endpoint cost of ownership.

“When delivering managed Desktop as a Service (DaaS), we know that security and end user experience are paramount,” said Trevor Mansell, Managing Partner and VP of Managed Services, XenTegra. “We strive to be both cutting-edge, and user friendly, and with the launch of the IGEL MSP Program we are able to optimize delivery of secure managed endpoints for all customers, regardless of size.”

IGEL OS is a secure Linux-based operating system that features the advanced IGEL Preventative Security Model which has been designed to support the Zero Trust and SASE initiatives that eliminate endpoint vulnerabilities targeted by bad actors. Ideal for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing use cases, IGEL OS-powered devices deliver a first-class user experience while being seamless to manage. Learn more at www.igel.com/igelos.

The IGEL MSP Partner Program is available now to qualifying partners. To learn more, visit https://www.igel.com/managed-service-provider or visit IGEL at NerdioCon 2024, February 12-16 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leader in providing a secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience while being seamless to manage – saving money, fuelling growth, supporting sustainability and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS supports a Zero Trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model removing the attack vectors often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 125 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com. 

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“The cloud-first approach taken by many organizations has resulted in a shift of endpoint workloads away from the endpoint, and into VDI, DaaS or SaaS infrastructure often accessed through secure browsers,” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO, IGEL. “This shift presents a unique opportunity to reassess the enterprise endpoint. Through IGEL’s Preventative Security Model, IGEL OS reduces the endpoint attack surface by 95%, dramatically reduces endpoint purchasing and operational costs, and helps organizations meet sustainability and Zero Trust goals. IGEL OS is the most secure and efficient endpoint OS for enterprises across all major vertical industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing and government.”

Redefining Endpoint Security

To signify its role in the revolution of the enterprise endpoint OS, IGEL has launched a new brand and logo. The redesigned logo, which features emanating endpoint “sparks,” signifies IGEL’s foundational Preventative Security Model which sets it apart as the secure endpoint OS for today’s enterprise. The IGEL Preventative Security Model supports Zero Trust and SASE initiatives in five key ways:

1. Read-only OS. The secure Linux-based OS means users cannot unwittingly, or maliciously, install malware to the endpoint reducing the risk of successful phishing, ransomware and other cyberattacks.
2. No local storage of data. No customer, patient, financial or other information can be downloaded to the endpoint or exfiltrated through attached USB devices. This ensures lost or stolen devices do not create a breach investigation, or that malicious internal users are not able to surreptitiously steal data.
3. Trusted application platform. A secure boot process ensures no code has been tampered with. A reboot returns the device to a known good state enabling organizations to confidently restore services in minutes rather than weeks or months from a cyber-attack
4. Authentication, SSO integration and SASE. IGEL partners with the leading authentication vendors including Microsoft, Imprivata, Okta, Ping Identity, VMware and Citrix to integrate with broader standards. IGEL also partners with SASE and Secure Service Edge partners to optimize Zero Trust implementations.
5. Modular design. At just 2GB, IGEL OS has a much smaller attack surface than a traditional endpoint OS. IGEL OS 12 only contains what the user needs to accomplish their tasks. Additional functionality such as partner integrations with Citrix and VMware, security vendors and more, can be downloaded from the IGEL App Portal.

Optimized for Vertical Implementation

IGEL OS is uniquely agile for flexible workflow and governance support across key vertical industries. Working closely with key IGEL Ready partners, IGEL OS is at the core of industry-specific solutions that meet the defined needs of healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing and government customers. This has resulted in major industry adoption where IGEL OS is used by…

• Leading healthcare and life science organizations including all the top five hospital groups in Europe, five of the top 10 biggest healthcare providers in the U.S. and five of the top 10 leading pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Major financial services brands including three of the top 10 banks in Europe.
• Prominent retailers including five of the top 10 retailers in North America.
• Leading manufacturers including all the top 10 manufacturers in Europe and four of the top 10 manufacturers in North America.
• Global government agencies including hundreds of federal, defense and state and local government agencies around the world.

Lowering Endpoint Costs and Reducing Carbon Footprint

IGEL OS also significantly reduces the total cost of endpoint computing while reducing power consumption and extending device lifecycles to reduce carbon footprint by 60%. IGEL OS enables IT to remove superfluous endpoint security and management agents while also enabling the purchase and use of devices with less powerful processors to enhance overall sustainability. Using IGEL OS can also extend the lifecycle of endpoints from a typical three-to-five years to up to eight years, for significant total cost of ownership reduction.

Save the Date for IGEL DISRUPT 24

IGEL will be featuring the value of using a Preventative Security Model during its annual End User Computing event, IGEL DISRUPT 24, where EUC and security industry leaders and visionaries converge to share best practices, insights and new technology trends. To be held in Miami, from April 29 to May 1, 2024, IGEL DISRUPT 24 is expected to be the largest EUC industry event ever. To be among the first to learn about IGEL DISRUPT 24 early bird registration details, visit: www.igel.com.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leader in providing a secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for VDI, DaaS, SaaS and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience while being seamless to manage – saving money, fuelling growth, supporting sustainability and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS supports a Zero Trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model removing the attack vectors often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 125 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.

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“Furthering the IGEL growth and expansion mission, I am pleased to welcome Mads and Eric to our seasoned sales leadership organization,” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO, IGEL. “Each have unique and proven skills that will continue to amplify our market penetration across key regions in Europe and with the high-growth MSP market category. Their proven track records and expansive contacts will be exceptionally valuable as we accelerate adoption of IGEL OS, worldwide.”

Mads Skalbo joins IGEL following more than a decade of experience with Citrix where he most recently served as Senior Director, Citrix Service Providers, EMEA leading the adoption of Citrix across the European service provider landscape. Skalbo has also served in sales and operational leadership positions with Unicon, Excitor, Maconomy, Filanet Corporation, Cisco and Olicom. He holds a degree in information technology and finance from Copenhagen Business School and a bachelor’s degree in international business and marketing from Niels Brock Handelsakademi Business School.

“MSPs around the globe are quickly realizing the value of IGEL OS as the most effective way to deliver a preventative security approach across their customers’ end user computing enterprises, protecting endpoints regardless of where employees are working with an inherently secure, tamper-proof operating platform that reduces organizations’ attack surface,” said Skalbo. “I’m eager to be a key contributor to building IGEL’s presence across the MSP community. This is a central part of our strategy to accelerate adoption of IGEL OS in the mid-market.”

Eric Kline is an experienced sales executive with more than two decades of successive experience at Citrix where he was most recently Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for EMEA. Following his extensive experience building the Citrix presence throughout Europe he was also the Chief Revenue Officer for BlackBerry’s IoT Business Unit. Also a board member of KeenCorp, an AI-driven SaaS provider for monitoring employee engagement, Kline holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from University of Florida.

“The new era of hybrid work requires that IT support its employees with the most secure digital workspace to empower productive work,” said Kline. “IGEL delivers the enterprise-class endpoint platform today’s business need to empower users while supporting the security and cost-efficiency today’s businesses need. I look forward to growing the market share footprint of IGEL OS across the EMEA channel ecosystem as we capitalize on the hybrid work paradigm.”

About IGEL

Today, the world of work is hybrid. Multiple clouds can deliver applications sourced from anywhere to a widely distributed workforce using all types of devices. Addressing the need to provide a secure and managed endpoint for this hybrid world, IGEL delivers the solution with COSMOS, an endpoint platform enabling access to any digital workspace or web-enabled application set. IGEL gives IT teams the security and control they require while delighting end-users with the freedom to work as they wish. Enabling choice of any cloud, any device, anywhere, IGEL unlocks the secure and collaborative end-user computing experience required by healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government leaders. With a growing ecosystem of more than 125 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners, IGEL has offices in Europe and the United States and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.

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