Secure virtual desktops with IGEL endpoints, built in
From high-performance delivery to unified management, Horizon and IGEL endpoints work together to simplify secure desktop access.
High-performance desktop delivery
Horizon delivers high-performance virtual desktops optimized for IGEL OS endpoints across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. IT teams get consistent performance regardless of deployment model.
Hardened endpoint architecture
IGEL OS's read-only, Linux-based architecture helps protect against malware and minimizes attack surface for regulated industries. This design supports compliance without added complexity.
Extended hardware life
Transform existing PCs and laptops into security-hardened IGEL OS endpoints, extending hardware life and delaying refresh cycles. Organizations can reduce costs while modernizing endpoint strategy.
Unified endpoint management
Workspace ONE UEM applies consistent policies and access controls across IGEL devices and other endpoints. IT gains one management plane instead of two.
Optimized Blast Extreme delivery
Horizon Blast Extreme delivery is optimized for IGEL OS endpoints, supporting responsive, high-quality experiences over low-bandwidth connections. Remote and branch users get a consistent desktop experience.
Real-time collaboration support
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other modern workplace applications run smoothly in Horizon sessions on IGEL endpoints. Optimized multimedia handling helps enable calls and video stay responsive.
Integrated access controls
Multifactor authentication and conditional access policies apply directly within Horizon sessions on IGEL endpoints. This helps enhance security and supports compliance requirements.
Reduced vulnerability footprint
A read-only file system, modular architecture, and secure boot process reduce vulnerabilities across the digital workspace. IT teams can spend less time patching and more time on strategic work.
IGEL partnership overview
The IGEL and Omnissa partnership spans co-engineering, unified management, joint services, and shared innovation.
Jointly engineered integration
One console for endpoint and desktop
Co-managed services with shared ownership
Industry-specific solutions
Shared observability roadmap
IGEL and Omnissa: better together
Horizon and IGEL OS are co-engineered to deliver secure, high-performance virtual desktops across every environment.
Combined Value
Horizon and IGEL OS combine to deliver security-focused, high-performance virtual desktops consistently across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. IT teams get one experience regardless of where the desktop runs.
Combined Value
IGEL OS's read-only, Linux-based architecture combined with Horizon's security policies provides defense-in-depth for regulated industries. Together, they help reduce attack surface without sacrificing usability.
Combined Value
Workspace ONE UEM extends unified endpoint management to IGEL devices, enabling seamless policy control alongside other endpoints. IT can manage everything from a single pane of glass.
Combined Value
Existing PCs and laptops become secure IGEL OS endpoints running Horizon, extending hardware life beyond typical refresh cycles. Enabling organizations to reduce capital spend while modernizing the desktop experience.
Combined Value
Optimized performance for real-time collaboration lets Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and multimedia applications run smoothly, even over low-bandwidth connections. Users can get a responsive experience even in imperfect network conditions.
Combined Value
Reduced attack surface and operational complexity come from integrated authentication, simplified device management, and consistent compliance controls. IT teams can spend less time reconciling separate policy models.
IGEL and Omnissa: architecture overview
This overview covers how IGEL OS endpoints, Horizon, and Workspace ONE UEM work together to deliver secure desktops.
Components
IGEL OS endpoints connect securely to Horizon virtual desktops through integrated authentication. The read-only, Linux-based design minimizes local risk.
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IGEL OS endpoint
Read-only, Linux-based operating system that serves as a thin, secure access point.
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Omnissa Access
Provides integrated authentication for connecting endpoints to virtual desktops.
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IGEL FAQ
IGEL OS supports Horizon across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud deployments, so endpoints get the same high-performance desktops regardless of where Horizon runs. IGEL OS 12 supports Horizon Cloud Service next-gen with integrated authentication through Omnissa Access, and endpoints are tuned for Blast Extreme to hold up a responsive experience over low-bandwidth connections. For healthcare and other regulated environments, the integration also supports Imprivata tap-and-go for desktop roaming and virtual kiosks.
No, IGEL endpoints are supported by Workspace ONE UEM, so IT can manage them alongside other devices and apply consistent policies from one platform. One-touch onboarding plus real-time compliance checks and conditional access extend Workspace ONE security to IGEL OS-powered endpoints. IGEL's own Universal Management Suite remains available for endpoint-specific configuration, so most customers use both rather than replacing one with the other.
IGEL OS uses a read-only, Linux-based architecture that helps protect against malware and minimizes attack surface for regulated industries. A modular design and secure boot process reduce vulnerabilities before a session even connects to Horizon. Combined with Horizon's multifactor authentication and conditional access policies, the two products provide defense-in-depth security.
Yes, IGEL OS transforms existing PCs and laptops into security-hardened endpoints for Horizon, helping delay costly hardware refresh cycles. Organizations repurpose devices that would otherwise need replacement while still delivering a modern desktop experience. This approach can help reduce capital spend without compromising on performance or compliance.