The last decade has seen an explosion in the number of protocols and applications that allow a remote device to access a centralized application or data. Web 2.0, VoIP, VDI, multi-media and many more. To successfully utilize this trend, it is important to use the right protocol. The choice of delivering these applications centrally or natively. It gives the best user experience, the most fl exibility and the least middleware costs. This concept is central to the IGEL Universal Desktop. Our devices come with one of the largest ranges of features in the industry so that you can access any application you need.
| Server based Windows access
All IGEL devices provide access to server-based Windows applications using Citrix ICA or Microsoft RDP protocols. |
| Virtualization
All IGEL Universal Desktops with the Standard Feature Pack (or above) include multiple VDI connection brokers that can access virtual server-based desktops running on many different hypervisors including VMware, Citrix and Microsoft. |
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Web access
All Standard level Feature Packs come with a native web browser. This allows access to any web site or web-based application, removing the need to host the browser centrally on a server. This saves money and removes a typical performance bottleneck in serverbased Windows infrastructures. |
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Web services
All Universal Desktops with Windows Embedded Standard, support .NET web services, making them very suitable for accessing modern web-based applications.
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Text Terminal Emulation
Text terminal emulation allows you to use your IGEL device to access legacy green screen applications using a wide variety of formats such as DEC VT100 or IBM 3270. All Universal Desktops with the Standard Feature Pack come with an Ericom PowerTerm terminal emulation client. |
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Java
All Linux or Windows Embedded Standard based Universal Desktops come with a Java SE Runtime Environment, allowing the terminal to run Java applications locally. This makes the terminal extremely powerful and removes a potential performance bottleneck from your server infrastructure. |
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Telecommunications
The Linux Advanced Feature Pack includes a powerful VoIP client that can work with modern telephone switches. This allows you to consolidate your phone and PC into one device saving money, deskspace and hassle. |
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ERP access
The Advanced Feature Pack supports a native SAP GUI. This provides strong SAP functionality and removes the need to set-up server middleware and infrastructure to drive an SAP GUI. |
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X Window
All Linux-based IGEL Universal Desktops can access graphical Unix applications that support the X Windows protocol. |
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Printing
The Standard and Advanced Feature Packs offer ThinPrint support, allowing bandwidth friendly remote printing from your server-based Windows applications. IGEL Linux-based devices also have a built-in print server so they can be used to provide inexpensive and manageable remote printing without the expense of buying a network printer (great for light print loads). |
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Document reader
The Standard and Advanced Feature Packs on Linux and Windows Embedded Standard includes a PDF viewer making them suitable for accessing corporate documents on an intranet without having to host any server-based applications. |
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Multi-media access
IGEL Universal Desktops with the Advanced Feature Pack come with multi-media clients such as Flash Player or Microsoft Media Player. This includes the use of USB and Multimedia Redirection (MMR) as well as multi-media acceleration technologies like HDX. |
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Automated data input
IGEL devices support many different ways of entering data. This includes touch-screen support and voice dictation solutions from industry leaders. If you have special requirements for data input please consult your Authorized IGEL Partner or local sales office. |
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