Accelerate Access to Windows in the Cloud with IGEL OS

IGEL partner with Microsoft to provide a seamless and powerful user experience with Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC. Streamline migration to Windows 11 by optimizing existing devices with IGEL OS, improving endpoint security, simplifying management and reducing costs.
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Benefits of Microsoft and IGEL Partnership

IGEL and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop is a transformative solution for DaaS, SaaS, and VDI environments. Together we deliver a seamless user experience by integrating IGEL’s secure endpoint OS and AVD to access virtualized Windows 11 and Windows 10 desktops and apps with security and reliability.  Drive growth, adopt cloud technology with confidence to streamline operations and boost productivity.

As organizations prepare for the end of Windows 10 support in October 2025, the migration to Windows 11 on the endpoint presents challenges, particularly with hardware compatibility, financial impact, and environmental concerns. IGEL OS, Microsoft AVD and Windows 365 provide a robust solution to these challenges , enhancing Windows 11 capabilities through improved security, cost efficiency, simplified management, and environmental sustainability.

Reduce Endpoint Budgets by as Much as 75%*

Move to Windows 11 in the Cloud with Existing Endpoint Hardware

Reduce your Endpoint Attack Surface by up to 95%

Rapid and Secure Onboarding

Onboard remotely within minutes with IGEL OS, securely connect to the company network and configure user profiles. Automatically  launch Azure Virtual Desktop, authenticate with Microsoft Entra ID to access apps, data and resources.

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Enhance User Experience

Advanced Device Redirection ensures a seamless user experience by providing full functionality of local peripherals with AVD and Windows 365. Users can connect their specialized devices like signature pads, scanners, speech mics, and enjoy clear and consistent video calls with webcam redirection. Compatibility enables smoother workflows and productivity.

Secure and Resilient

Authenticate with Microsoft Entra ID for secure single sign-on access to AVD and Windows 365  for a smooth user experience.  IGEL’s Preventative Security Model™  strengthens endpoint security by eliminating vulnerabilities often exploited by ransomware and cyber attacks.

Cost-effective and Flexible

Microsoft AVD, Windows 365 and Frontline Windows 365 options offer flexible licensing models that improve productivity and allow greater control of operating expenditure. Optimize existing or low specification x86-64 laptops, PCs or thin clients with IGEL OS to access cloud workspaces. Using devices for longer offsets investment in new hardware reducing capital expenditure.

Simplify Management

Tested apps for Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and Teams ensure compatibility with IGEL OS to reduce the burden on IT resources enabling improved operational efficiency and user experience. IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS) manages IGEL OS devices and apps, reducing the need for multiple add-on software agents and the complexities of a bulky stack

Migrate and Save TCO

Achieve significant TCO savings with IGEL OS by reducing software and hardware costs, and lowering labor expenses. Make an informed decision to optimize your financial investment, while decreasing risk and supporting sustainability goals.

Why Customers choose Microsoft AVD and IGEL OS

Western Health implement IGEL, AVD and Imprivata as an endpoint recovery plan

“We chose IGEL because of its impressive functionality. Additionally, it enabled us to utilise our thin clients more sustainably by facilitating a transition of support from the device manufacturer to IGEL, thereby extending the useful life of our assets.”

Cameron McBride

Director, Digital Technology Services, Western Health

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* Savings will vary depending on hardware refresh timeframes, cost of labor, cost of power, individual endpoint software licensing costs.