IGEL expands Microsoft relationship, empowering frontline workflows, device security, and more

IGEL, provider of the secure endpoint OS for now and next, is expanding its strategic relationship with Microsoft, releasing a series of new integrations that aim to support enterprises leveraging Windows products. These enhancements—which include IGEL OS support for Windows 365 Frontline edition, new features for Microsoft Intune, and native support for Microsoft Azure stack HCI—aim to empower organizational productivity, efficiency, and security when working with Microsoft.

IGEL’s deepened collaboration with Microsoft serves a variety of needs that a modern enterprise demands, especially in an increasingly hybrid landscape.

Support for Windows 365 Frontline edition takes shape in new multi-user support for Windows 365 Cloud PCs, enabling workers to connect their Cloud PCs directly from IGEL OS to Windows 365 Frontline. Particularly relevant for healthcare, shift, and other frontline workers, this newfound support streamlines Window 365 Frontline adoption for those who depend on the ability to work from anywhere—without being hindered by shared physical devices, according to IGEL.

Microsoft Intune enhancements enable IT administrators to view and control IGEL-based devices from within the new Intune app, ensuring greater policy control and security for IGEL OS used on endpoints.

With native support for Microsoft Azure stack HCI, IGEL OS clients benefit from working directly with Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI. This empowers greater cost efficiencies for VDI access, enabling enterprises to access the advantages of Azure Virtual Desktop running on-prem via hyper converged infrastructure hardware, according to IGEL.

“IGEL is continuing its ongoing, strategic Microsoft relationship by prioritizing the collaborative innovations our joint customers need to accelerate end user productivity while enhancing enterprise security and efficiency,” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL. “By deepening our support across the Microsoft portfolio, we are underscoring the value of IGEL in the Windows-driven enterprise and accentuating the value of our combined solution for the future of end user computing.”

“IGEL and Microsoft are mutually committed to delivering a seamless and secure user experience for today’s hybrid digital workforce,” said Scott Manchester, vice president of product, Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365, Microsoft. “IGEL’s support for Windows 365 Frontline, Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI, and Microsoft Intune will help us deliver additional value to a broad range of customers in a wide variety of industries.” 

To learn more about IGEL’s latest improvements, please visit https://www.igel.com/.