The Secure Endpoint OS
for Healthcare
Now & Next
Deliver uninterrupted care with the modern healthcare endpoint built for preventative security. IGEL’s endpoint strategy for now and next enables healthcare organizations to deliver secure, cloud-based digital workspaces that support delivery of patient care, reduce breaches and optimize IT budgets.
Simplicity for Providers and IT
IGEL OS reduces the complexity and costs of delivering clinical endpoints. The optimized, hardened IGEL OS:
- Decreases operational management
- Provides a consistent, fast experience for clinicians
- Supports clinical workflows enabling better focus on patient care.
Improved Endpoint Security
The IGEL Preventative Security Model™ protects healthcare endpoints by:
- Reducing the threat of ransomware, malware and the consequences of endpoint loss and theft
- Securing patient information by eliminating local data storage
- Supporting compliance requirements
Delivering CAPEX and OPEX Savings
IGEL modernizes the healthcare endpoint for the cloud, delivering significant endpoint hardware, software and operational savings.
- Simplified deployment and management reduce operational costs
- Extended device lifecycles break the 3-to-5- refresh and reduce your carbon footprint
- Reduced support calls optimize budget and resources.
Built for Healthcare
Fast Secure Access to patient information
- IGEL supports badge tap authentication and desktop roaming with Citrix, Imprivata, Microsoft AVD and VMware
- Support for leading EHR / EPR providers in-patient and ambulatory workflows
- Support for lightweight laptops, thin and zero client devices
Reduce the risk of ransomware attacks and data breaches
- IGEL OS is read-only eliminating the potential for users to unwittingly download malware to the endpoint
- No data storage on the endpoint eliminates the risk of a data breach from a lost or stolen device
- Native support for SSO and multi-factor authentication technologies including Imprivata, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Ping Identity.
Enable high quality telehealth video consultations
- IGEL native video conference apps support patient consultations via conferencing tools Teams and Zoom
- Support for VDI offloading of video conferencing
- Full support for headsets, speakers and cameras
Accelerate DR
- IGEL’s Preventative Security Model eliminates the need to inspect every endpoint for potential compromise
- The read-only OS and the trusted platform secure boot ensures a known good state and can immediately connect with desktop and application infrastructure
- Integration with Citrix, Microsoft and VMware application and desktop virtualization
Support secure work from home initiatives for IT and back-office staff
- IGEL onboarding services enable remote employees to be up and running in minutes
- Support for multi-factor authentication and contextual access solutions support Zero Trust and Secure Service Edge security initiatives
- IGEL UD Pocket can support BYOD initiatives enabling users to boot into a secure IGEL OS from any device
Meet sustainability goals by reducing e-waste
- Utilize lightweight laptop, thin and zero client devices for COW, WOWs, clinical and mobile workstations
- Reduce power consumption compared to high power endpoint devices
- Extend the life of existing endpoints, reducing e-waste, saving CAPEX and positively contributing to your organization’s sustainability goals
Western Health
“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
IGEL OS
Built for Healthcare Use Cases
IGEL OS removes friction between technology and care providers. IGEL partners with essential care delivery peripheral manufacturers and platform providers to support speech mics, signature pads, badge-tap technologies, EMR workflows and other critical clinical and administrative functions.
Preventative Security
IGEL’s transformative Preventative Security Model supports Zero Trust security initiatives and eliminates vulnerable endpoint attack vectors. Reduced attack surface, modular design, no local data and a read-only OS eliminate the need for costly, complex security agents.
Modern Healthcare Solution
IGEL’s endpoint strategy for healthcare now and next enables healthcare organizations to deliver secure, cloud-based digital workspaces that support delivery of patient care, reduce breaches and optimize IT budgets.
Support, Education and Community
IGEL offers 24/7 technical support, a dedicated technical relationship manager (TRM) and the IGEL Academy education portal. Integrations with Citrix, Imprivata, Microsoft, and VMware deliver support and integration for the latest, most secure digital clinical workspaces. The active IGEL community has more than 11,000 members and is an opportunity to learn, share and engage with customers, partners and industry experts.
