Thin Client

Hardware

LG looks to new IGEL partnership to expand its recent entry into end user computing

February 8, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on LG looks to new IGEL partnership to expand its recent entry into end user computing
The IGEL OS will now support LG monitors and All-in-Ones broadly, but the major element in this new partnership will be a new LG-designed replacement for the IGEL UD 9 All-in-One.

Partnerships

New IGEL partnership key for Teradici as they move well beyond PCoIP protocol

February 7, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on New IGEL partnership key for Teradici as they move well beyond PCoIP protocol
Teradici, like IGEL, was originally a hardware company that transitioned into a software company as the market changed, and they are looking from big things from this, and other new partnerships as the company continues its focus on a multi-cloud strategy.

Operating Systems

IGEL introduces flexible software-based licensing option with their new IGEL 11 OS

January 31, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL introduces flexible software-based licensing option with their new IGEL 11 OS
IGEL believes that their new software licensing, on top of their strong momentum in the space, will soon make them the leader in the total number of thin client systems shipped –although only the hardware ones count in the analyst numbers.

Managed Services

Ottawa’s Tehama partners with IGEL, Teradici on secure virtual workspace solution for AWS

January 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ottawa’s Tehama partners with IGEL, Teradici on secure virtual workspace solution for AWS
Tehama just came to market in the last year, and sees their differentiated solution as a logical one for service providers. They will be at MSP Expo in Fort Lauderdale next week to demonstrate it.

Virtualization

IGEL sees strong momentum in IDC report showing Linux thin client growth

August 27, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL sees strong momentum in IDC report showing Linux thin client growth
IGEL will be demonstrating their software-defined endpoint computing solutions around two events this week, at the Open Source Summit in Vancouver, and right next to VMworld in Las Vegas, with the latter being something of a guerilla operation.

Hardware

IGEL refreshes workhorse UD3 series with second generation AMD Embedded G-Series SOC

June 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL refreshes workhorse UD3 series with second generation AMD Embedded G-Series SOC
While IGEL introduced a splashy higher-end AMD powered device earlier this year, which has been selling well since its inception, the less expensive UD3 is the bedrock of IGEL’s business, accounting for three-fifths of their sales.

Virtualization

IGEL adds 4K, 60Hz four monitor support with new AMD-powered UD7 endpoint

April 17, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL adds 4K, 60Hz four monitor support with new AMD-powered UD7 endpoint
The UD 7, which serves the higher end of the thin client market with more demanding graphics requirement, also will feature the new Secure Boot validation IGEL just announced had been received for their OS.

Virtualization

IGEL North America CEO Ayres looks to disrupt end user computing market

February 7, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL North America CEO Ayres looks to disrupt end user computing market
IGEL kicked off its first North American customer event in North America emphasizing their goal of disrupting the end user space through their 100 per cent channel strategy.

Virtualization

IGEL opens Canadian office with ex-Wyse country manager Ken Shipman at helm

February 7, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL opens Canadian office with ex-Wyse country manager Ken Shipman at helm
Ex-Citrix hand Michael Berman becomes IGEL’s first Sales Engineer in Canada, joining Shipman in the Toronto office. Compugen is named as the first Canadian-based IGEL Platinum partner.