Benefits
Optimized virtual desktop access with IGEL OS and Horizon
IGEL OS and Horizon can deliver secure, consistent desktops, extend hardware life, and simplify endpoint management across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Consistent experience across any horizon deployment
Provide the same high-performance Horizon desktops and apps to IGEL OS endpoints whether running in the data center, hybrid, or cloud environments.
Secure, hardened endpoint OS
Leverage IGEL OS’s read-only, Linux-based architecture to protect against malware, minimize attack surface, and ensure compliance in regulated industries.
Extended hardware life
Transform existing PCs and laptops into IGEL OS endpoints, supporting secure Horizon access and helping delay costly hardware refresh cycles.
Centralized endpoint management
Manage IGEL devices alongside other endpoints through Workspace ONE UEM, applying consistent policies and access controls across your environment.
Features
Enhance Horizon experience with IGEL OS
IGEL OS endpoints enhance Horizon with optimized performance, built-in security, unified policy control, and smooth multimedia for modern collaboration.
Blast Extreme optimization
IGEL OS endpoints are tuned for Horizon Blast Extreme, delivering a responsive, high-quality experience even over low-bandwidth connections.
Security built in
IGEL OS’s read-only file system, modular architecture, and secure boot process reduce vulnerabilities. While Horizon integrates with multifactor authentication and conditional access policies.
Unified policy management
Enforce consistent security and access policies for IGEL and other endpoints directly through Workspace ONE UEM and Horizon integration.
Multimedia optimization
Enable Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other real-time collaboration apps to run smoothly in Horizon sessions on IGEL endpoints.
Use cases
Real-world ways Omnissa and IGEL deliver value
Omnissa Horizon and IGEL OS support a wide range of industries and deployment strategies, helping IT provide secure, reliable access to virtual desktops and apps.
Healthcare and regulated industries
Provide clinicians and staff with secure, compliant access to Horizon desktops via IGEL OS devices with tap-and-go authentication.
Branch office and remote work
Deliver Horizon virtual desktops over any connection to IGEL OS endpoints, ensuring consistent performance and centralized security.
Hardware repurposing
Transform outdated PCs into efficient IGEL OS endpoints for Horizon, helping reduce costs while supporting a modern user experience.
Task worker environments
Deploy locked-down IGEL OS devices for call centers, manufacturing, and retail staff, delivering only required apps from Horizon.
Explore Omnissa tools for IGEL + Horizon
Explore Omnissa Horizon and related solutions like App Volumes and Workspace ONE UEM to enhance virtual desktops, app delivery, and endpoint management.
