IGEL Technology

IGEL Technology (/ˈaɪdʒɛl/ EYE-jel) is an international software company best known for their "Next generation edge operating system"[1] which is purpose-built for secure access to cloud workspaces such as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and/or Desktop as a Service.

IGEL Technology
IndustryComputer software, Computer hardware
Founded2001
HeadquartersBremen, Germany
Key people
  • Nicolas Helms
    (Managing Director and Partner)
  • Heiko Gloge
    (Managing Director, Partner and Founder)
  • Jed Ayres
    (CEO)
  • Simon Richards
    (Chief Customer Officer)
  • Bradley Tompkins
    (Chief Sales Officer)
  • Martin Van Os
    (Chief Financial Officer)
  • Matthias Haas
    (Chief Technology Officer)
  • Lori Thompson
    (Chief People Officer)
  • Nicole Simons
    (Chief of Staff)
  • Simon Townsend
    (Chief Marketing Officer)
  • Bernd Sengphiehl
    (Chief Operations Officer)
ProductsEndpoint Management Software, Thin clients, IGEL OS
Websitewww.igel.com

Traditionally and historically known as a manufacturer of hardware “thin clients”, IGEL has transformed its business by focusing on its software solutions[2] which allow organizations to deploy and manage IGEL’s Linux based operating system as an alternative to Windows on the endpoint. Coupled with a scalable and easy to use management platform, organizations can deploy IGEL OS allowing simple, secure access to cloud workspaces. With support for Citrix, VMware, Microsoft, Amazon and many other desktop virtualization technologies, IGEL can help organizations convert existing endpoints to IGEL OS and support any cloud, any protocol. By easily converting existing compatible x86 devices, organizations can extend the life of existing hardware, reduce their carbon footprint, save capital expenditure, improve endpoint security and reduce operational costs.

For its software, IGEL holds strategic alliance partnerships with over 90 technology companies including Citrix, Microsoft, VMware, and Amazon as well as healthcare-sector OEMs including Imprivata and Caradigm.[3] Most recently, Microsoft and IGEL have jointly announced support for Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), naming IGEL as the 1st Linux based client for this newest Microsoft Desktop as a Service offering.[4]

For its hardware, IGEL holds strategic alliance partnerships with AMD, Intel, LG, NVidia, and Samsung as well as many 3rd party hardware manufacturers such as Sennheiser, and other industry-specific input devices.

As a result of its continued success, IGEL's global revenues grew 35% in 2019 and exceeded $150M.[5] IGEL employed over 100 new staff across the business growing to close to 400 worldwide employees and continues to invest in its Augsburg based development team which released IGEL OS 11 in 2019.[6]

IGEL solutions are used by 17,000 customers worldwide and in 2019 IGEL sold close to 750,000 seats, over 500,000 of which were software.

IGEL is a 100-per cent channel-focused company with a three-tier channel program.[7] IGEL today has more than 1,000 trading partners but focuses its attention on working with their Platinum and Gold partners and allowing distribution to manage and maintain their Authorized IGEL Partners (AIP).  

In recent years, IGEL has become well known for hosting a cloud workspaces and end user computing event called DISRUPT.[8] DISRUPT celebrated its 3rd year in January 2020, hosting two forums, 1 in Nashville and the other in Munich, Germany.[9] Each location brought together over 500 attendees from the cloud workspaces and end-user computing spaces and was sponsored by Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, Amazon and more than 30+ other vendors who operate in the space. The event continues to be well attended by partners, community members and customers who are involved in cloud workspaces and end-user computing, and/or helping organizations deploy the modern workspace. IGEL has confirmed that DISRUPT 2021 will again be taking place in both Nashville and Munich.

Its headquarters are in Bremen, Germany with North American operations out of San Francisco.[10]

References
  1. "IGEL DISRUPT 2020 - Showcasing Next Generation Edge Operating System For Cloud Workspaces : @VMblog". vmblog.com. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  2. Williams, David M. "iTWire - IGEL says it can help enterprise deliver Win10, cloud, security". www.itwire.com. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  3. "IGEL Technology Selects Red Hat, HP Vet to Lead North American Sales | Channel Partners". www.channelpartnersonline.com. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  4. Burke, Steven (2020-01-24). "DISRUPT 2020: IGEL's Linux OS Is An Azure Windows Virtual Desktop 'Game Changer'". CRN. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  5. January 29; 2020 (2020-01-29). "Microsoft Doubles Down with Igel as Partners Get First Linux WVD Client". Channel Futures. Retrieved 2020-02-13.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. "IGEL OS Workspace Edition version 11.03 offers advanced security features and signed OS partitions". Help Net Security. 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  7. Kovar, Joseph F. (2016-10-10). "CRN Exclusive: IGEL Making Big Investment In Channel, Looks To Capitalize On New Thin-Client Opportunities". CRN. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  8. "IGEL Disrupt 2020: My initial report". BrianMadden.com. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  9. "IGEL Disrupt 2020, Part 2: Updated UD3, new UMS web console, and session notes". BrianMadden.com. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  10. "Our Story". IGEL. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
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