IGEL Now & Next Miami Recap: EUC Innovation, Sun, and Surprises on the Dance Floor

The energy in Miami was as vibrant as the EUC community it brought together. IGEL Now & Next has quickly become a cornerstone event for those shaping the future of end-user computing, and this year’s edition didn’t disappoint. With major product announcements, thought-provoking sessions, and plenty of opportunities to connect, the event delivered insight. Liquidware was proud to be on-site, sharing updates, meeting with peers, and speaking with enterprises to help solve modern challenges in end-user computing.

Windows Apps on IGEL OS Through Modern Delivery

IGEL previewed support for delivering Windows applications directly into the IGEL OS using modern app technology. This is a natural fit with Liquidware FlexApp, which supports virtually any Windows app publishing platform, including RDSH, Citrix, and Microsoft AVD. Organizations can now combine IGEL’s secure OS with their preferred app delivery approach to provide consistent, reliable access to applications across their environments.

CommandCTRL Expands to IGEL Secure OS

Liquidware also introduced a new agent for CommandCTRL that supports IGEL Secure Endpoint OS. This enhancement brings real-time digital experience troubleshooting directly to the edge, enabling IT teams to diagnose and resolve issues on IGEL-powered endpoints no matter where users are located. It also links joined Windows sessions for complete visibility and faster remediation. For more on the announcement, check out James O’Regan’s blog: https://blog.liquidware.com/2025/03/21/big-moves-in-dex-coming-next-week-at-igel-now-next/

Shoutouts, Socks, And Sharp Keynotes

Scott Manchester from Microsoft delivered a memorable keynote that highlighted the evolving landscape of EUC. We were honored by his shoutout to Liquidware’s FlexApp integration with Azure app Attach. He even showed off a pair of Liquidware socks on stage—excellent taste in both technology and fashion.

Community Insight From Tom Nguyen

Tom Nguyen, Senior Solutions Architect at Liquidware, delivered a strong session on the community stage covering Windows 11 migration readiness. He shared how Stratusphere UX can be used to assess environments, and how IGEL OS can extend the life of hardware while delivering modern workspaces from the cloud. Using ProfileUnity and FlexApp, organizations can achieve seamless transitions without the need for endpoint refreshes.

Liquidware Senior Solutions Architect Tom Nguyen takes the stage to share on Windows 11 readiness

IGEL Charts New Ground with a Client-Side Hypervisor

One of the reveals from IGEL was the upcoming support for a client-side hypervisor. While it seems like a departure from their traditional focus on repurposing existing hardware with a lightweight, secure OS, this move makes sense for some compelling use cases. Organizations that rely on legacy Windows operating systems to support critical apps or equipment will now have a secure way to run those environments, and other use cases will emerge.

A Strong Finish In Miami Style

The closing night celebration featured none other than Shaggy, and let’s just say the EUC crowd exceeded expectations with their dance moves. It was a fun, energetic end to an event filled with collaboration, learning, and vision for the future.

Wrapping It Up

From new product capabilities to expanded partnerships and real-world EUC strategies, IGEL Now & Next Miami delivered on all fronts. Liquidware was proud to be part of the momentum—and we’re especially grateful for the chance to share the stage and the conversation.

IGEL Community members gather on the beach outside the Fontainebleau at sunrise