Secure Your UK Endpoints and Reduce IT Costs
Take Advantage of Zero Trust Security and extend the lifespan of your existing hardware.
What is IGEL?
IGEL is a next-generation edge OS provider that enables secure, flexible, and cost-effective endpoint computing. Designed for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and digital workspaces, IGEL OS simplifies IT management, improves security, and extends the lifespan of existing hardware. Organisations worldwide use IGEL to modernise device management, reduce costs, and improve user experience.
Key Benefits of IGEL
Improved Security
Benefit from a read-only operating system with a proven record of zero security breaches, ensuring robust endpoint security and protecting against cyber threats.
Optimised IT Budget
Extend the life of your current hardware (typically adds 5 to 6 years to laptops and desktops’ lifespan), significantly reducing the need for immediate and costly upgrades.
Easy Transition
Address the upcoming end-of-support for Windows 10 with a smooth and efficient migration to IGEL OS.
Wide Compatibility
IGEL’s adaptable operating system works seamlessly with leading virtualisation platforms such as Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft Azure, ensuring compatibility across your IT infrastructure.
Simplified Management
Centralised endpoint management via IGEL’s Universal Management Suite (UMS) that simplifies IT administration, reduces configuration complexities, and minimises support overhead.
Sustainability
Reduce electronic waste and lower your carbon footprint by extending hardware lifecycles and benefiting from IGEL OS’s proven power consumption reduction.
Adaptable and Compliant
IGEL OS offers security features aligned with industry-specific requirements, such as NHS DSPT compliance and GDPR, which are crucial for healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
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Zero Trust Security
IGEL OS’s read-only operating system has a documented history of zero security breaches, providing a high level of protection for your data and infrastructure.
Hardware Lifecycle Extension
Realise significant and immediate cost savings by extending the operational life of your existing PCs and laptops, reducing the need for costly and disruptive hardware replacement.
IGEL For NHS & Healthcare
Challenge: Safeguarding sensitive patient data, adhering to strict NHS DSPT guidelines, and ensuring secure remote access for staff as policies change, such as the recent emphasis on secure operating systems.
IGEL Solution: IGEL OS provides a secure, read-only environment ideal for accessing patient records and clinical applications via virtual desktops. Integration with Imprivata enables fast user switching and secure access to EHR systems.
Benefit: Achieve and maintain NHS DSPT compliance, minimise the risk of costly data breaches, and support healthcare professionals with secure and reliable access to critical systems, all while optimising resources.
The R-Com Advantage: R-Com provides expert consultation and implementation services to ensure seamless integration and compliance, helping your NHS Trust meet all regulatory requirements while optimising IT expenditure.
IGEL for Education (Universities)
Challenge: Managing diverse IT infrastructures across campuses, safeguarding sensitive student and faculty data, and optimising constrained IT budgets in an active learning environment.
IGEL Solution: IGEL OS transforms existing hardware into secure, centrally managed endpoints perfect for student labs, libraries, and remote learning, ensuring a consistent and safe digital experience.
Benefit: Extend the life of your IT assets, simplify management with the IGEL Universal Management Suite, and provide a secure and cost-effective computing platform for your entire university community.
The R-Com Advantage: R-Com offers bespoke deployment and management solutions for educational institutions, maximising the value of your IT investments and simplifying administration.
IGEL for Finance & Banking
Challenge: Maintaining the highest levels of security and meeting stringent regulatory requirements like GDPR while enabling secure and efficient access to financial data for employees.
IGEL Solution: IGEL OS’s Zero Trust security provides a layer of unbreachable defence for accessing sensitive financial applications and data, protecting against cyber threats and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Benefit: Protect your organisation’s security posture, effortlessly meet complex regulatory demands, and implement a cost-effective solution for managing secure endpoints across your financial institution.
The R-Com Advantage: R-Com provides security expertise and implementation services to ensure your financial institution meets all compliance standards and benefits from IGEL OS’s security features.
IGEL for Government & Public Sector
Challenge: Protecting sensitive citizen data, complying with national security standards, and optimising public funds across numerous departments and agencies with diverse IT needs.
IGEL Solution: IGEL OS offers a centrally managed endpoint solution that meets the security mandates of government organisations. Its security features and proven reliability provide a strong defence against cyber threats.
Benefit: Improve your agency’s security framework, ensure adherence to critical government regulations, and maximise the value of your IT investments by extending the lifespan of your existing hardware.
The R-Com Advantage: R-Com offers secure and compliant IT solutions bespoke to the specific needs of government bodies, ensuring adherence to regulations and maximising the efficiency of public resources.
IGEL OS Advanced Endpoint Security
IGEL OS is built with security at its core. Our read-only operating system prevents local data storage and significantly reduces the attack surface for malware and ransomware. Key security features include
Read-Only Operating System
Prevents unauthorised modifications and ensures a consistent and secure endpoint environment.
Secure Boot
Protects against boot-level malware and ensures the integrity of the operating system.
No Local Data Storage
Eliminates the risk of data loss or theft from endpoint devices.
Resistance to Malware and Ransomware
The inherent security architecture of IGEL OS significantly reduces the risk of successful cyber-attacks.
Data Encryption
Protects sensitive data both during transmission and when at rest.
Adaptable and Compliant
IGEL OS offers security features aligned with industry-specific requirements, such as NHS DSPT compliance and GDPR, which are crucial for healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
Will IGEL Integration with Your Existing Infrastructure?
IGEL OS is designed for integration with your current IT environment. We support leading virtualisation platforms, including:
- Citrix Workspace for Windows
- VMware Horizon
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) & Cloud PC
- And many more…
Our solution ensures a smooth deployment process with minimal disruption to your operations.
How IGEL OS Transforms Your Endpoints
IGEL OS is a lightweight, secure operating system that replaces the existing OS on your PCs, laptops, and thin clients. This conversion process is simple and efficient, allowing you to centrally manage all your endpoints through the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS). This console provides administrators with complete control over device configuration, security policies, and software updates.
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Gain a clear understanding of the financial benefits your organisation can have by using IGEL OS. Our TCO calculator will provide a detailed analysis of your potential savings.
For a personalised consultation and a cost proposal aligned with your specific requirements, we encourage you to schedule a call with our expert team today; we are 99.9% sure we can save your business money.
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FAQs
What exactly is IGEL OS?
IGEL OS is a secure, Linux-based operating system designed specifically for accessing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), and other cloud workspaces. It standardises your endpoints, simplifies management, and enhances security, regardless of the underlying hardware.
How secure is the IGEL OS platform?
Security is a core pillar of IGEL OS. It features a minimal attack surface due to its read-only file system and modular design (only necessary components are active). It also supports features like secure boot, granular policy controls via the Universal Management Suite (UMS), and frequent security updates, significantly hardening your endpoints against threats.
How can R-Com help me get started with IGEL OS?
Getting started is easy! Contact R-Com for an initial consultation. We can discuss your requirements, provide demonstrations, assess your current environment, and help you plan a proof-of-concept (POC) or pilot deployment to experience the benefits of IGEL OS firsthand.
How is IGEL OS managed across an organisation?
IGEL OS endpoints are centrally managed using the powerful IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS). This single console allows administrators to configure, deploy updates, manage profiles, shadow user sessions for support, and monitor thousands of endpoints efficiently from anywhere. R-Com can help set up and optimise your UMS environment.
How does IGEL OS licensing work?
IGEL OS is typically licensed via a subscription model, often per device. Licenses usually include the OS itself, management capabilities (UMS), and software maintenance (updates and support). R-Com can help you understand the different licensing options and choose the most cost-effective model for your organisation.
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