SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2016 – IGEL Technology, a world leader in the delivery of powerful workspace management software, IGEL™ Linux-powered endpoints, zero clients and all-in-one endpoint solutions, today announced the introduction of its next-generation IGEL Universal Desktop Converter 3 (UDC3) featuring the IGEL Linux 10 operating system (OS).
IGEL’s UDC3 provides businesses of all sizes with a lower-cost alternative to traditional desktop hardware, helping them to dramatically reduce their desktop replacement costs, eliminating the need to invest in new hardware to support their virtualized infrastructures. Converting PCs, laptops and endpoints from other manufacturers into IGEL Linux 10 OS-based endpoints also enables IT organizations to securely administer all of their endpoint devices from a centralized management console.
“IGEL’s Universal Desktop Converter software is ideal for businesses looking to take advantage of our industry-leading workspace management capabilities to reduce their operational costs,” said Matthias Haas, Director of Product Management, IGEL Technology. “The UDC3 features the IGEL Linux 10 OS, which enables customers to access today’s most modern computing capabilities, while offering the performance and power they need to support accelerated workforce productivity, along with the security and control IT needs for simplified endpoint security and optimization.”
New IGEL Operating System Supports Upgraded Feature Set for UDC3
Announced earlier this month, the new IGEL Linux 10 OS now features support for the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to extend the IGEL’s UDC3 target platforms to the latest end-user devices including many laptop computers and desktop PCs, endpoints and compute sticks. Plus, with its enhanced 64-bit OS compatibility, the new version can address more than 4GB of RAM in next-generation devices.
Offering a modernized and customizable user interface (UI), IGEL Linux 10 enables hardware-accelerated decoding of multimedia content and protocols in devices with supported chipsets, which means spectacular end user performance when using the popular communications protocols including Citrix HDX, VMware Blast and Microsoft RDP. Users of IGEL Linux 10 will further benefit from reliable and managed security and maintenance support through IGEL’s commitment to regular and frequent firmware updates.
Simple, Affordable Desktop Conversion with IGEL UDC3 and IGEL Linux 10 OS
The IGEL UDC3 can be installed as the operating system on endpoints, desktop and laptop computers from other manufacturers that meet minimum requirements of having an x86-based 64-bit processor, 2GB of RAM and 2GB storage. Using the IGEL UDC3 on these end-user computing devices converts them into an IGEL endpoint running the IGEL Linux 10 OS.
The IGEL UDC3 can be installed as the operating system on endpoints, desktop and laptop computers from other manufacturers that meet minimum requirements of having an x86-based 64-bit processor, 2GB of RAM and 2GB storage. Using the IGEL UDC3 on these end-user computing devices converts them into an IGEL endpoint running the IGEL Linux 10 OS.
IGEL UDC3 is a powerful and universally deployable managed endpoint providing users with secure and reliable access to cloud services, server-based computing (SBC) applications and virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI) on their existing hardware.
Leading-Edge Security Features Protect Networks and Data
The IGEL UDC3 offers broad support for security standards and protocols. In addition to supporting secure data transmission both inside and outside of corporate networks, IGEL Linux 10 helps companies protect themselves against data loss and malware attacks using tools such as DriveLock, an endpoint security solution that ensures USB devices connected to IGEL endpoints are approved for use. Furthermore, IGEL’s entire family of thin and zero client solutions supports two-factor authentication through integrated or external smart card readers or security tokens, which work together to ensure security is not compromised by cybercriminals.
Worry-Free Endpoint security and optimization
With the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS), an industry-leading device management platform that comes standard with IGEL UDC3 software, IT organizations can remotely manage any endpoint device running the IGEL Linux 10 operating system.
IGEL UMS can be quickly and easily deployed within existing network infrastructure, reducing the cost, time and effort associated with remote endpoint security and optimization, while offering maximum security and reliability. Additionally, with IGEL UMS customers can order and install add-on IGEL workspace management license options including Shared WorkPlace (SWP), which supports user-dependent configurations of shared workstations. The IGEL UMS can be downloaded free of charge at www.myigel.com.
New Licensing Model Offers Agility and Flexibility
The IGEL UDC3 featuring the IGEL Linux 10 OS is available through a perpetual licensing model from IGEL channel partners, including IGEL Platinum Partners and Authorized IGEL Partners (AIPs) in North America. Designed to provide IT organizations with greater autonomy for the agility and flexibility they need to quickly scale their IGEL deployments, the IGEL UDC3 perpetual software license includes the option of a one- or three-year maintenance subscription for firmware updates and access to IGEL’s industry-leading technical support. Additionally, with online license transfer, organizations with an active maintenance subscription can transfer their UDC3 license from one device to another via http://activation.igel.com .
