IGEL and UltrArmor – Teaming to Transform Digital Workspaces

The Fontainebleau in Miami Beach will be buzzing with energy from March 24–27, 2025, as IT professionals, industry experts, and End-User Computing (EUC) enthusiasts come together for IGEL Now & Next 2025, the premier event for EUC, endpoint security, and digital workspaces.

This four-day event will highlight innovative strategies, solutions, and insights from IGEL partners. Among them is Clientron, which will showcase its advanced UltrArmor Thin Client solutions. These offerings provide exceptional performance, security, and sustainability, meeting the evolving demands of the digital workplace.

We sat down with Christine Chen, Global Channel Marketing Manager for UltrArmor at Clientron, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and Clientron, and what attendees can expect to see and learn about UltrArmor at IGEL Now & Next 2025.

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

Christine Chen: Clientron has been a trailblazer in Thin Client technology since 1983, empowering businesses worldwide with innovative solutions.

For over 20 years, we’ve maintained a strong strategic partnership with IGEL, co-developing industry-leading hardware solutions that have resulted in the sale of over 4.5 million devices globally. In 2023, we proudly launched UltrArmor, a subsidiary dedicated to revolutionizing VDI, DaaS, and cloud endpoint devices.

As an IGEL Ready partner for the past two years, UltrArmor is committed to delivering cutting-edge Thin Client solutions that combine exceptional performance, security, and sustainability to meet the evolving needs of the digital workplace.

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

Christine Chen: As IGEL transitions to focus exclusively on software, UltrArmor identified a golden opportunity to provide the market with an all-encompassing Thin Client solution.

Backed by two decades of hardware design, R&D, and manufacturing expertise with IGEL, UltrArmor was established to bridge this gap. With the industry’s only partner possessing 20+ years of IGEL hardware collaboration, we combine unparalleled hardware and software integration to create seamless solutions.

Together, we’re pioneering advancements in security, sustainability, and user experience, shaping the future of digital workspaces.

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

Christine Chen: The IGEL Ready program has been a cornerstone of UltrArmor’s success, empowering us to deliver unmatched reliability and a truly elevated customer experience. By seamlessly integrating our advanced hardware with IGEL’s software, we provide solutions that are not only robust but also tailored to meet the complex needs of digital workspaces.

UltrArmor’s commitment to excellence shines through with a 5-year warranty, shorter product lead times, and comprehensive after-sales support. These features ensure our customers enjoy a worry-free experience with solutions that perform consistently and exceed expectations.

A notable success story highlights a retail client in Germany who adopted UltrArmor’s hardware alongside IGEL OS to achieve seamless system integration and exceptional operational reliability. This collaboration enhanced their efficiency, strengthened their data security, and delivered a level of service that far exceeded their expectations. The client praised the seamless deployment, superior performance, and dedicated support, underscoring the strength of the IGEL-UltrArmor partnership.

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

Christine Chen: Cybersecurity remains a critical focus in 2025 as malicious attacks grow more sophisticated. UltrArmor and IGEL provide a seamlessly integrated security framework, ensuring that endpoint devices remain secure and adaptable to emerging threats.

UltrArmor’s Thin Client solutions, such as the UA3, harness the power of AMD’s high-performance CPU and seamlessly integrate with IGEL’s robust software to establish a comprehensive security ecosystem. Featuring hardware-level safeguards, UEFI integration, and IGEL OS security protocols, this end-to-end solution ensures advanced data protection across endpoints, servers, and cloud environments.

In addition, UltrArmor offers value-added solutions like NIST 800-88 Secure Data Erase, addressing secure data lifecycle management. This deep integration between UltrArmor’s hardware and IGEL’s software ensures a future-ready security architecture that meets the highest standards for our partners and customers.

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

Christine Chen: As an IGEL Ready partner, UltrArmor is committed to shaping the future of End User Computing (EUC). Sponsoring Now & Next 2025 reflects our dedication to collaboration, innovation, and delivering cutting-edge solutions for digital workspaces.

IGEL’s leadership in the EUC ecosystem aligns with UltrArmor’s mission to provide world-class endpoint solutions. Now & Next offers a platform to connect with global thought leaders, uncover emerging trends, and showcase how UltrArmor’s solutions redefine performance, security, and sustainability.

By participating, we aim to strengthen our partnerships and contribute to transformative advancements in the modern workplace.

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

Christine Chen: This is UltrArmor’s second year proudly sponsoring IGEL’s Channel events. In 2024, we served as a Silver Sponsor at IGEL Disrupt in Munich. For 2025, we are expanding our reach by sponsoring Now & Next in Miami and Frankfurt.

IGEL’s events stand out by gathering the brightest minds in EUC and offering unparalleled insights into industry trends. Breakout sessions tailored to sectors like healthcare, retail, and government provide immense value, enabling us to learn and contribute effectively.

For UltrArmor, these events are not just about networking but also about exchanging expertise, gaining actionable insights, and showcasing how the UltrArmor-IGEL ecosystem delivers secure, sustainable, and innovative solutions. Our continued participation underscores our commitment to market leadership and building connections that shape the future of EUC.

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

Christine Chen: At IGEL Now & Next 2025, UltrArmor will showcase the revolutionary UA Series Thin Client solutions, designed to elevate the industry benchmark. Inspired by IGEL’s UD Series, the UA Series takes performance and security to the next level.

Our lineup includes:

• UA2, UA3, UA7 (desktop solutions)
• UA9 (mobile solution)
• UA10 (all-in-one solution)

Built with high-performance AMD and Intel CPUs, the UA Series enhanced performance while fortifying endpoint security. Moreover, Sustainability is a key focus, with 30% of materials sourced from post-consumer recycled content (aiming for 50%) and backed by a five-year warranty to reduce premature replacements.

Furthermore, Attendees will discover how UltrArmor’s solutions empower industries such as healthcare, government, finance, manufacturing, and retail to achieve secure, scalable, and sustainable digital workspaces.

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

Christine Chen: We invite attendees to experience the core essence of UltrArmor: a seamless integration of 40 years of industry innovation and 20 years of successful collaboration with IGEL. Our UA Series exemplifies cutting-edge security, sustainability, and high performance, and we are committed to inspiring confidence through solutions that are future-ready and tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern businesses

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

Christine Chen: UltrArmor’s participation at Now & Next 2025 is about more than showcasing products—it’s about fostering partnerships, gaining insights, and understanding the evolving needs of global markets. By engaging with thought leaders and partners, we aim to strengthen our position as the trusted partner for digital transformation, further refining our solutions to address tomorrow’s challenges today.

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

Christine Chen: UltrArmor’s mission in the next six months is to amplify our brand’s global presence. We plan to participate in 15 key Channel Events, including Now & Next 2025 in Miami and Frankfurt, and launch roadshows and local activities across major European markets such as Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Nordic regions and France. These initiatives will allow us to engage directly with local partners, gain market insights, and demonstrate how our UltrArmor-IGEL Thin Client solutions are shaping the future of secure and sustainable digital workspaces.

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