The IGEL Managed Hypervisor enables seamless integration with converged IT and OT networks, supporting network segmentation and zero trust architectures to reduce attack surfaces and enforce strict access controls. With IGEL Ready partner integration, remote troubleshooting, and security updates, it ensures high availability and operational continuity for critical environments — including those that could otherwise be trending toward obsolescence or in need of a costly hardware and software overhaul.

“The launch of IGEL Managed Hypervisor is a defining moment for enterprise computing,” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL. “As organizations work to converge IT and OT infrastructure while maintaining access to critical legacy applications, IGEL is delivering a breakthrough solution. With IGEL Managed Hypervisor, enterprises can extend the life of their software and hardware investments, enhance endpoint security, and modernize at their own pace — without disruption.”

IGEL has successfully tested the new hypervisor with devices from IGEL’s three top platform partners, HP, Lenovo, and LG. The IGEL Managed Hypervisor marks a breakthrough in enterprise computing, giving organizations the flexibility to run legacy apps and operating systems securely on the latest hardware. This not only extends the lifespan of critical OT environments but also fortifies endpoint security—allowing enterprises to modernize on their own terms. We are proud to collaborate with our partners to deliver practical next-generation solutions that enable secure, future-ready computing.

Built on IGEL’s secure endpoint operating system and the Preventative Security Model, the IGEL Managed Hypervisor allows organizations to break the dependency between aging operating systems and outdated hardware. It enables legacy Windows environments—common in operational technology (OT) use cases like manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectors—to run securely on modern devices, helping reduce vulnerabilities and improve manageability.

The hypervisor supports remote management, centralized policy enforcement, and integration with IGEL Ready ecosystem partners, giving IT teams more control and flexibility across hybrid infrastructures. With the ability to securely isolate legacy workloads, it becomes a key enabler for zero trust strategies while preserving mission-critical business operations.

Unlocking the Future of Secure, Flexible Computing

The IGEL Managed Hypervisor addresses a critical industry need by providing organizations with:

• Extended Software Investment Value – Extend the life of legacy operating systems and apps securely on modern endpoint devices.
• Seamless Digital Transformation – Modernize IT infrastructure at the pace of business without disrupting critical business operations.
• Enhanced Security and Compliance – Fortify endpoint security while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Optimized Hardware and Software Utilization – Maximize the lifespan of enterprise hardware and past software investments.

Availability & Next Steps

The IGEL Managed Hypervisor is now available for enterprises looking to enhance security, extend software lifecycles, and flexibly modernize IT infrastructure without disruption.

To learn more about the IGEL Managed Hypervisor and how it can transform your IT environment, visit IGEL Managed Hypervisor.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leading secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for secure browser, SaaS, DaaS, and VDI, 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 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 igel.com.

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IGEL and Microsoft are releasing the following new developments to enhance support for the Windows-powered enterprise:

• Windows 365 Frontline Support. IGEL OS has added new multi-user support for Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Now task workers such as healthcare workers, shift workers and other frontline staff, can connect their Cloud PCs directly from IGEL OS to Windows 365 Frontline. This simplifies the adoption of Windows 365 Frontline to give shift and part-time workers the flexibility to work productively from anywhere without the constraints of shared physical devices.
• Enhanced Intune Support. Now, using a new Intune app for IGEL OS, IT administrators can see and manage IGEL-powered devices from within Intune. Using support for Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access, enterprises using IGEL OS on endpoints managed by Intune can achieve greater policy control and security for a more compliant endpoint estate.
• Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI Support. IGEL OS’s clients work directly with Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI. IGEL can deliver cost effective VDI access for customers that want the benefits of Azure Virtual Desktop running on-premises using hyper converged infrastructure hardware.

“IGEL is continuing its ongoing, strategic Microsoft relationship by prioritizing the collaborative innovations our joint customers need to accelerate end user productivity while enhancing enterprise security and efficiency,” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO, IGEL. “By deepening our support across the Microsoft portfolio, we are underscoring the value of IGEL in the Windows-driven enterprise and accentuating the value of our combined solution for the future of end user computing.”

“IGEL and Microsoft are mutually committed to delivering a seamless and secure user experience for today’s hybrid digital workforce,” said Scott Manchester, Vice President of Product, Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365, Microsoft. “IGEL’s support for Windows 365 Frontline, Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI and Microsoft Intune will help us deliver additional value to a broad range of customers in a wide variety of industries.”

These new developments and enhanced Microsoft technology support will be featured during IGEL DISRUPT 24, the industry’s largest EUC event which will take place September 16 and 17 in Munich, Germany.  During the event, Microsoft will deliver a half-day technical bootcamp, offering hands-on training, real-world simulations, and in-depth discussions to help attendees explore key concepts around Azure Virtual Desktop, the key differentiators of Windows 365 and the optimization of application delivery and security best practices within the Microsoft ecosystem.

For more information about using IGEL OS with Microsoft technology, visit https://www.igel.com/microsoft.

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.

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 Lenovo are making it easy to benefit from IGEL’s enterprise-class OS that has been designed for secure access to SaaS, DaaS and VDI environments,” said Jim Airdo, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances, IGEL. “Our deepened partnership is a result of our extensive co-development efforts and will make the Lenovo devices, with integrated IGEL OS, easier to procure. This means increased device availability for customers that want to empower their end users and secure their enterprise using our advanced Preventative Security Model which elevates our mutual customers’ security posture while simplifying policy-driven management.”

“Lenovo sees IGEL OS as a transformative endpoint OS for the secure, efficient and sustainable operating platform customers need for the future of end user computing,” said Jonathan Pollock, Director, Commercial Software, Lenovo. “By fully integrating IGEL OS into our industry leading commercial devices, we are helping organizations everywhere better secure their employee computing experiences while simplifying manageability and control for the IT teams that support them.”

IGEL OS is now fully integrated as the out-of-the-box operating system for Lenovo devices including Lenovo Thinkpad L14 Gen 4 Intel and AMD notebooks, ThinkCentre Neo50q thin client and the M75q tiny desktop. The OS is included in the device purchase, without additional license requirements, for simplified procurement and deployment from any Lenovo authorized channel, worldwide.

“With Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks, powered by IGEL OS, we have been able to quickly enable 2,000 employees to work from home securely and productively,” said Thomas Alt, Deputy Head, Infrastructure as a Service, Debeka, a Germany-based leader in insurance services. “The resulting ‘IGELbooks’ have given our employees the freedom to work from anywhere with powerful devices that have been purpose-built for enterprise access to virtual environments for high security that’s easier than ever for our IT team to manage.” View the case study here.

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, Lenovo devices with integrated IGEL OS deliver a first-class user experience while being seamless to manage. See how easy IGEL OS is to use and manage by registering for a free trial here.

The Lenovo devices with integrated IGEL OS are available now from any Lenovo authorized channel. The devices will be on display during NerdioCon 2024 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, February 12 – 16. For more information visit www.igel.com/lenovo or 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 125 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992)(ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://lenovo.com and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

LENOVO, THINKPAD and THINKCENTRE are trademarks of Lenovo. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  ©2024, Lenovo Group Limited.

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IGEL integration with Imprivata now expands simple, secure tap-and-go access to clinicians using Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC environments, delivering more choice and security across the healthcare endpoint ecosystem,” said Jason Mafera, Field CTO, Healthcare, IGEL. “For clinicians working in increasingly mobile environments, this a gamechanger for their productivity while still assuring compliance with patient confidentiality mandates.”

The new integration is a further development in the decade-long partnership between IGEL and Imprivata which has already empowered thousands of healthcare users with secure, simple access to clinical applications from IGEL OS-powered endpoints. The integration is the result of IGEL’s active participation in the Imprivata Developer Program which works to deliver proven solutions for Imprivata customers. Delivering higher levels of mobile productivity for clinical staff, it also reduces endpoint IT costs, minimizes interruptions to clinicians’ daily workflows, and modernizes healthcare IT security with enforced security controls.

“Optimizing the need for security and efficiency is paramount for today’s healthcare organizations as cyber threats and care delivery demands increase. Clinicians need innovative solutions to keep patient care streamlined, secure, and efficient,” said Mark McArdle, Chief Products and Design Officer, Imprivata. “The availability of the new IGEL agent for OneSign addresses this need through the use of proximity-based authentication – a key tool in saving clinicians significant time and enforcing security controls. This development strengthens our critical partnership with IGEL by ensuring compliant, safe, and seamless access to AVD and Microsoft 365 Cloud PC digital workspaces, streamlining care processes and improving patient outcomes.”

The OneSign enterprise access management integration with IGEL OS is now available for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft 365 Cloud PC users. For more information view this solution brief. To register for trial access, please visit: https://www.igel.com/get-started/try-for-free.

About Imprivata

Imprivata is the digital identity company for life- and mission-critical industries, redefining how organizations solve complex workflow, security, and compliance challenges with solutions that protect critical data and applications without workflow disruption. Its platform of interoperable identity, authentication, and access management solutions enable organizations in over 45 countries to fully manage and secure all enterprise and third-party digital identities by establishing trust between people, technology, and information. For more information, visit www.imprivata.com.

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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Lenovo devices, including the Lenovo K14 Gen 1 (AMD), Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4, are available now direct with IGEL OS as the preloaded operating system to simplify procurement, implementation, remote management, and support processes. Combining the proven performance and reliability of Lenovo devices with an industry-leading operating system for more secure, managed access to any digital workspace, these integrated devices make empowering hybrid workers simple and efficient. Additional Lenovo devices have also been validated and proven compatible with IGEL OS by Lenovo, with IGEL OS available for on-site operating system installation via the Lenovo Imaging Technology Center.

“Lenovo has worked closely with us to deliver proven, integrated devices that are validated with IGEL OS preinstalled,” said Jim Airdo, Senior Vice President of IGEL Ready Strategic Alliances, IGEL. “These fully integrated devices not only simplify endpoint purchasing and deployment for IGEL OS-powered estates, they elevate the end user experience – from unboxing to login to daily use – getting users to work faster and easing the load on IT helpdesks.”

“IGEL OS is quickly becoming an operating system of choice for organizations adopting hybrid work and cloud-delivered digital workspaces,” said Jerry Paradise, Vice President, Global Commercial Portfolio & Product Management, Lenovo. “IGEL makes it easier to more securely access work, data, and apps from anywhere with high fidelity unified communications support, the security features of a lean, read-only Linux-based OS, and simplified manageability and control.”

The IGEL OS factory preloaded Lenovo devices have been tested and validated by IGEL and Lenovo with IGEL OS version 11.08.240. Lenovo has an entire portfolio of devices that have been validated and proven compatible with IGEL OS by Lenovo and are available for on-site operating system installation.

IGEL OS is a platform independent operating system that runs on any compatible x86-64 device including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, and thin clients. Through the IGEL Ready technology partner program, IGEL OS is verified as a fully integrated solution on a growing list of endpoint devices from a broad range of hardware providers for fast and easy integration and operation within almost any existing endpoint device environment. IGEL OS-powered devices can operate and be managed using the new IGEL COSMOS platform for more secure, managed access to any cloud-delivered digital workspace, today and into the future. For more information, visit: https://www.igel.com/cosmos.

Lenovo devices preloaded with IGEL OS are available direct from factory now. For more information on the Lenovo devices available with IGEL OS, visit: https://www.igel.com/lenovo.

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. Right at the moment when the world of work needs it most, IGEL has the solution for fully managed, secure endpoint access to any digital workspace that gives IT teams strong control and end-users the freedom to work as they wish in a hybrid world. Enabling choice of any cloud, from any device, anywhere, IGEL unlocks a collaborative and productive end user computing experience while solving the common security and management challenges required to compete and win in today’s world of hybrid work.  With a growing ecosystem of more than 100 IGEL Ready technology 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.

LENOVO and THINKCENTRE are trademarks of Lenovo. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  ©2023, Lenovo Group Limited.

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The IGEL App Portal delivers a full range of validated applications for use on IGEL OS-powered devices from IGEL’s vast IGEL Ready technology partner community of more than 130 partners. Available for download at no extra cost, these apps can be rapidly qualified and delivered as a feature-rich experience for users, while reducing the app qualification, implementation and update processes for IT. Initial applications to be available in the IGEL App Portal include the IGEL AVD client for accessing Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware Horizon client, Citrix Workspace app, Chromium Browser, Zoom Media Plugins for VDI, ControlUp and more.

“The anywhere digital workplace requires increased agility, while delivering security and management confidence for IT,” said Simon Townsend, Field Chief Technology Officer, EMEA, IGEL. “To support these new work requirements, IGEL has transformed the way it delivers access to the apps users need to be productive from everywhere they want to work. Leveraging the new modular IGEL COSMOS platform where the endpoint OS is now separate from the apps and services, we are empowering organizations with the ‘future proofed’ end user computing environment they need to be ready for the unfolding future of end user computing.”

Upon its launch, the IGEL App Portal will include cloud-based access to the following apps:

• Citrix® Workspace app
• IGEL AVD client
• VMware Horizon client
• Chromium Browser
• Zoom Media Plugins for VDI
• ControlUp
• CUPS printing system
• SafeSign Identity client
• SafeNet Authentication client
• Cryptovision Scienterface

“Citrix has worked closely with IGEL for many years and is already an active IGEL Ready alliance partner. We are proud to further this longstanding relationship as a COSMOS launch partner, including having Citrix® technology in the IGEL App Portal from day one,” said Calvin Hsu, Vice President, Product Management, Citrix, a business unit of Cloud Software Group. “Coupled with our own speed of innovation, the new IGEL App Portal enables Citrix and IGEL to provide their joint customers with new features and updates with unprecedented speed and frequency. With significantly less testing, qualification, and management required for IT teams, employees can benefit from these new features and updates faster than ever.”

“The ability to update the VMware Horizon client independently from IGEL OS in COSMOS allows our customers and their users to access VMware’s latest innovation Apps on Demand faster and more efficiently than before,” said Terry Vaughn, Director Global EUC Business Development VMware. “The additional ability to now update the Zoom and Webex offloading clients, independently from the VMware Horizon client also provides customers with the ultimate flexibility and agility they require when deploying today’s workloads.”

“By providing faster security updates from IGEL and ControlUp, our joint security position gets even stronger. ControlUp is pleased to be an IGEL App Portal launch partner,” said Robin Brandl, Vice President Global Strategic Alliances, ControlUp. “ControlUp is proud to partner with IGEL to improve IT visibility, deliver IT efficiency, and empower hybrid work for all our joint customers.”

Future availability in the IGEL App Portal will include an additional 10 apps, including a Windows 365 Cloud PC and RDP client as well as solutions for Cisco Webex and Cisco Jabber, 7signal, Cameyo, Cendio, deviceTRUST, Imprivata, Nutanix Frame, Tricerat, and Vasion PrinterLogic. IGEL also offers an IGEL OS SDK (software development kit) for software providers that want to validate their solution for availability using COSMOS and the IGEL App Portal.

Availability

The IGEL App Portal is a key cloud service app delivery portion of the unified, modular, agile IGEL COSMOS platform which also incorporates the new IGEL UMS 12 (the next generation of the IGEL Universal Management Suite) along with parallel integrations for IGEL OS 11 and IGEL OS 12 operating system. The IGEL App Portal along with COSMOS, IGEL UMS 12, and IGEL OS 12 will be available April 1. Existing users of IGEL OS 11 will be able to engage IGEL UMS 12 via a transition path to access COSMOS advancements for existing and new devices running IGEL OS 12 in the future. For more information visit igel.com/cosmos.  To schedule a discovery meeting and get early access to GA code, visit igel.com/yes.

DISRUPT23

COSMOS was announcement from DISRUPT23 – The Ultimate Global EUC in Munich, held February 15 and 16 at the INFINITY Hotel & Conference Resort. DISRUPT23 will hold its North American installment at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 3-5. Registration is $399 per person.

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. Right at the moment when the world of work needs it most, IGEL has the solution for fully managed, secure endpoint access to any digital workspace that gives IT teams strong control and end-users the freedom to work as they wish in a hybrid world. Enabling choice of any cloud, from any device, anywhere, IGEL unlocks a collaborative and productive end user computing experience while solving the common security and management challenges required to compete and win in today’s world of hybrid work.  With a growing ecosystem of more than 100 IGEL Ready technology 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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The most significant new advancement with IGEL COSMOS is that, for the first time, IGEL is completely separating the base IGEL OS from its validated and integrated applications and interfaces, while adding an additional separate component in the form of value-added cloud services. Together, these three vital components comprise IGEL COSMOS. This modular architecture of “separate but equal” elements of endpoint operating system, management and control, and cloud services enables maximum IT flexibility in introducing or enhancing apps, desktops, services, and any other form of cloud-delivered digital workspaces as the cloud continues to evolve.

Featuring extensive management and control powered by the new IGEL UMS 12, the next generation of the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS), COSMOS enables the parallel use, management and control of endpoints running both IGEL OS 11 and the new IGEL OS 12 operating system.

New cloud services, which are de-coupled from the OS, include the IGEL App Portal for use-case specific software applications offered from IGEL software partners and available for seamless download and implementation. Additional cloud services include the IGEL Onboarding Service, IGEL Insight Service, and other services and portals all designed to enhance effectiveness and user experiences for both IT professionals and end users.

“Today’s workspaces are hybrid. Hybrid work, hybrid clouds and hybrid applications. While VDI and DaaS continue to provide organizations the safest way to deliver secure access to windows client server applications, a transition to SaaS and web-based applications has already started.  IT organizations need to make sure they can evolve at their optimal pace and at the same time, enable employees seamless, yet secure access to their cloud workspaces,” said Matthias Haas, Chief Technology Officer, IGEL. “The COSMOS platform has been designed for this new era of hybrid work. With a new modularized version of IGEL OS, a new version of our UMS management platform coupled with new cloud services that extend capabilities and enhance user experiences, COSMOS enables unmatched speed and flexibility to our customers across traditional and modern application delivery models, while still retaining security, management, and control across the entire endpoint estate.”

“In today’s hybrid work world, end users want equal access to their apps and data regardless of their location or device, while IT needs lighter, more secure and manageable solutions to deliver workspaces,” said Shannon Kalvar, Research Director, of Virtual Client Computing, IDC. “This is particularly important as we continue to see the skills gap increase in all sectors and industries, the issue is not exclusive to IT.  Meeting this challenge will require us to re-think how we access, deliver, manage, and sustain our digital workspaces.”

“Having deployed IGEL OS to our remote workforce, we have been excited to pilot the latest innovation from IGEL including UMS 12 and IGEL OS 12,” said Simon Barlow, Group Chief Technology Officer, Operations, AXA UK & Ireland. “Our remote workforce, the agile application landscape and more frequent update cycles of unified comms require us to onboard, manage and update our endpoints faster and more efficiently than ever before. Based on our initial testing of OS 12, we are already confident that we can remotely configure, update, and patch our remote machines faster and more efficiently. With small updates and the ability to only update the Azure Virtual Desktop client, IGEL COSMOS allows us to be more agile without compromising security or change control. We are excited about the new cloud services which complement IGEL OS and UMS 12 and are proud to be included in the COSMOS platform launch.”

“Having utilized the secure IGEL OS for our VMware VDI environment, we were excited to work with IGEL on the IGEL OS 12 pilot,” said Billy Cruz, Technology Services Manager, Desktop Engineering, COCC. “The ability to update the VMware Horizon client independently from IGEL OS in the new offering allows us to deploy the latest innovation from VMware faster and more efficiently than before. The additional ability to now also update the Zoom and Webex offloading clients, independently from the VMware Horizon app, also provides additional flexibility and reduces the amount of time needed to perform management updates to increase employee experience. With a smaller attack surface and faster updates, we are excited about rolling out IGEL OS 12 in the future.”

The Powerful, Unified Components of COSMOS

At the core of the IGEL COSMOS platform is the new IGEL UMS 12, which offers a unified view across a heterogeneous mix of endpoints running either IGEL OS 11 or the new IGEL OS 12. This powerful, yet simple-to-use, management and control console enables environments already benefitting from IGEL OS to easily migrate and leverage the immediate value of COSMOS without requiring an OS upgrade on all their existing devices.

Released with COSMOS is the new IGEL OS 12 which is more lightweight and adaptable than ever. Offering increased flexibility, speed, and agile integrations, IGEL OS 12 has been architected to support any form of cloud-delivered digital experience. It also supports a faster, more efficient delivery of features and applications tuned to specific use cases via the IGEL App Portal.  Other key services tuned to IGEL OS 12 include fast user onboarding and deep insights into endpoint usage, security, status, and compliance of IGEL UMS-managed endpoints.

One of the most significant new cloud services adding additional value to COSMOS is the IGEL App Portal. The App Portal delivers a full range of validated applications from IGEL’s vast IGEL Ready technology partner community designed for use on IGEL OS-powered devices. Since the App Portal operates separately and independently from the IGEL OS endpoint operating system, it sharply streamlines the process of application integration, introduction, and qualification for IT teams since there is no longer any dependence on the classic, highly integrated software release process. Available for download at no extra cost, these apps can be rapidly qualified and delivered as a feature-rich experience for users, while reducing the app qualification, implementation and update processes for IT. Applications include the Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop client, VMware Horizon client, Citrix Workspace app, Chromium Browser, Zoom Media Plugins for VDI and many more. IGEL also offers an IGEL OS API (application programming interface) for software providers that want to validate their solution for availability using COSMOS and the IGEL App Portal.

Availability

COSMOS, IGEL UMS 12, and IGEL OS 12 will be available April 18. Existing users of IGEL OS 11 will be able to engage IGEL UMS 12 via an easy migration to access COSMOS advancements for existing and new devices running IGEL OS 12 in the future. For more information visit igel.com/cosmos. To schedule a discovery meeting and get early access to GA code, visit igel.com/yes.

DISRUPT23

COSMOS was announced from DISRUPT23 – The Ultimate Global EUC in Munich, held February 15 and 16 at the INFINITY Hotel & Conference Resort. DISRUPT23 will hold its North American instalment at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 3-5. Registration is $399 per person.

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. Right at the moment when the world of work needs it most, IGEL has the solution for fully managed, secure endpoint access to any digital workspace that gives IT teams strong control and end-users the freedom to work as they wish in a hybrid world. Enabling the choice of any cloud, from any device, anywhere, IGEL unlocks a collaborative and productive end-user computing experience while solving the common security and management challenges required to compete and win in today’s world of hybrid work.  With a growing ecosystem of more than 100 IGEL Ready technology 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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“The validation as IGEL Ready Advanced and installation of IGEL OS on the HP Elite t655 thin clients by HP, is an important milestone in our global collaboration with HP,” said Jed Ayres, CEO, IGEL. “In adding the new cloud-first endpoints to our growing portfolio of IGEL Ready HP endpoint hardware solutions, we are providing our mutual partners and customers with greater flexibility of choice and increased access to the best-of-breed offerings they need to power the modern hybrid workplace.”

The HP Elite t655 thin clients join the HP t430, t540 and t640 devices that are tested with IGEL OS, validated as IGEL Ready Advanced, and pre-installed by HP. The availability of IGEL OS, the managed endpoint operating system that is purpose-built for secure, high-fidelity access to digital workspaces on any cloud, pre-installed on these endpoints by HP simplifies the procurement, implementation, and support of these solutions for IGEL partners and customers.

“Now, more than ever, businesses are relying on virtualization to improve the efficiency and productivity of their end-users as the shift from physical desktops to cloud-enabled workspaces accelerates,” said Alex Thatcher, Sr. Director, HP Cloud Clients. “Together with IGEL, we are proud to address the needs of hybrid work environments by empowering organizations with solutions that maximize the security, scalability, and simplicity of their end user computing deployments.”

“As a longtime partner of IGEL, ADN is pleased to see the continued growth of IGEL’s alliance with HP through the certification of the HP Elite t655 thin client,” said Hermann Ramacher, CEO, ADN. “For our customers, this means even greater flexibility of choice when selecting HP thin client hardware for the delivery of IGEL OS-powered cloud workspaces within their Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware environments.”

Christian Korner, RVP Sales, Connection Enterprise Solutions said, “We are excited to see IGEL expanding its relationship with HP through the certification of the HP Elite t655 thin clients. As an IGEL partner, we see tremendous opportunity for Connection in terms of providing full lifecycle support for our customers as they migrate their endpoints to the cloud. The combination of HP hardware and IGEL OS creates a more secure, manageable, and cost-effective IT environment that is much simpler to deploy and manage.”

HP is IGEL Ready

HP is a member of the IGEL Ready program, a growing ecosystem that now includes 120+ providers of hardware, software, and peripheral solutions, all of which are validated for use with IGEL OS in delivering a powerful, productive, and secure user experience for modern workplace environments. In November 2021, HP became an inaugural partner in the new IGEL Ready Strategic Platform Level, which is offered to members by invitation only.

To view the HP Inc. partner profile, visit  https://www.igel.com/hp/. For more information on the IGEL Ready program, visit: https://www.igel.com/ready.

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. Right at the moment when the world of work needs it most, IGEL has the solution for fully managed, secure endpoint access to any digital workspace that gives IT teams strong control and end-users the freedom to work as they wish in a hybrid world. Enabling choice of any cloud, from any device, anywhere, IGEL unlocks a collaborative and productive end user computing experience while solving the common security and management challenges required to compete and win in today’s world of hybrid work.  With a growing ecosystem of more than 120 IGEL Ready technology 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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“By delivering native support for Windows 365 Cloud PCs, IGEL is helping customers realize the value of the desktops delivered from Microsoft Azure cloud quickly and effortlessly,” said Jim Airdo, Senior Vice President of IGEL Ready Strategic Alliances, IGEL. “By offering instant boot into a Cloud PC, simplified onboarding, and an ultra-high-performance unified communications experience, IGEL is making optimal use of Windows 365 as easy as download and click.”

“Windows 365 enables businesses to easily scale and manage their endpoints by securely streaming their Windows experience – from personalized apps and content to settings – from the Microsoft cloud to any device,” said Scott Manchester, Partner Director of Program Management Windows 365, Microsoft. “With the release of its IGEL OS for Windows 365, IGEL is further simplifying the adoption and use of the Cloud PC for any user, anywhere.”

IGEL OS for Windows 365 offers a pre-configured version of IGEL OS that is natively optimized for Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Key features include:

• Instant boot into a Cloud PC
• Support for almost any endpoint to access Windows 11 via Windows 365
• An immersive, high-performance unified communications environment with audio and video offloading
• Simplified onboarding for over-the-air booting into Cloud PC

Built on a highly secure Linux distribution to help defend enterprises against malware, IGEL OS is the leading high-performance endpoint operating system for digital and cloud workspaces. Purpose-built for enterprise access to virtual environments, IGEL OS runs on any compatible x86-64 device to help protect hardware investments by extending their useful life, saving costs, and furthering corporate sustainability goals.

IGEL OS for Windows 365 is available now with complete native support for endpoints delivered from Azure. For more information or to register for a free trial, visit: https://www.igel.com/w365. To test drive IGEL OS on a LG or Lenovo laptop, please visit www.igel.com/whycompromise and use the code “PR2022.”

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. Right at the moment when the world of work needs it most, IGEL has the solution for fully managed, secure endpoint access to any digital workspace that gives IT teams strong control and end-users the freedom to work as they wish in a hybrid world. Enabling choice of any cloud, from any device, anywhere, IGEL unlocks a collaborative and productive end user computing experience while solving the common security and management challenges required to compete and win in today’s world of hybrid work. With a growing ecosystem of more than 120 IGEL Ready technology 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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“The global acceleration of hybrid work has created a perfect storm for opportunistic cybercriminals, and earlier this year the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reported that it was aware of ransomware incidents against 14 of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors which include healthcare, financial services and government agencies,” said Matthias Haas, Chief Technology Officer, IGEL. “Given the reality of the current situation, it is imperative that organizations be prepared for not if, but when a cyberattack will occur. The IGEL Disaster Recovery Program provides a simple, effective, and secure way to restore end-user productivity in the shortest amount of time possible, following a ransomware or other cybersecurity incident. This is just one example of how IGEL is transforming the way the world works by creating better outcomes for people, organizations, and our planet.”

A secure and rapid response to ransomware

Through the IGEL Disaster Recovery Program, IT organizations can provide their end-users with secure and managed access to business-critical applications, data, and desktops from any device, anywhere. This includes endpoints that may be directly impacted by a cyberattack, within minutes of the attack. Since IGEL OS is read-only and tamper-proof, modular to minimize its attack surface, and includes the “chain of trust” to ensure endpoint system integrity, it serves as the ideal endpoint OS for protecting end-user devices from malware. The UD Pocket with IGEL OS enables that same level of endpoint security to run on an infected endpoint since it boots independently from USB to ensure business continuity during/after a security breach.

Through this program, an IT Administrator can also deploy and control the IGEL OS-powered devices from a single console with the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS). The IGEL Cloud Gateway (ICG) feature, available with IGEL OS and the IGEL UD Pocket, extends the management console reach by creating a secure, encrypted connection to each remote user device, without VPNs.

Expert resources help to accelerate deployment

Along with the IGEL UD Pocket to boot IGEL OS and remote management, the IGEL Disaster Recovery Program offers access to expert resources to help speed deployment. These include:

• A Premier Technical Relationship Manager who understands the business and proactively helps the organization leverage the IGEL UD Pocket, UMS, and ICG in their environment to rapidly regain control of endpoint devices.
• IGEL Academy offers focused, self-paced eLearning programs to equip IT admins with the know-how to leverage the full capabilities of IGEL OS and the UMS management console.

Learn more about the IGEL Disaster Recovery Program, and how to purchase this bundled solution, visit https://www.igel.com/disaster-recovery/.

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. Right at the moment when the world of work needs it most, IGEL has the solution for fully managed, secure endpoint access to any digital workspace that gives IT teams strong control and end-users the freedom to work as they wish in a hybrid world. Enabling choice of any cloud, from any device, anywhere, IGEL unlocks a collaborative and productive end user computing experience while solving the common security and management challenges required to compete and win in today’s world of hybrid work.  With a growing ecosystem of more than 100 IGEL Ready technology 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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