IGEL, provider of the next-gen edge OS for
cloud workspaces, today announced the release of IGEL OS 11.04, the latest
version of its Linux-based cloud workspace operating system. With a newly
embedded Linux kernel, IGEL OS 11.04 now supports an expanded list of the
latest hardware using newer generation WiFi chipsets, while offering captive
portal support for WiFi authentication and a new browser-based appliance mode.
Notably, the new release offers robust support for popular collaboration and
conferencing solutions including Microsoft Teams with the latest Citrix
Workspace App client, an integrated Zoom Plugin for Citrix, Cisco Webex
Meetings VDI, and Webex Teams VDI. In addition, this latest version
of IGEL OS also includes initial support for a Chromium browser.
"With business continuity needs
driving the remote work world to become our new normal, users demand higher
performance and collaboration to remain productive," said Matthias Haas, CTO,
IGEL. "With IGEL OS 11.04, we are embedding an expanded feature set to support
increased performance, productivity and collaboration that enables end-users -
regardless of where they are working - to seamlessly connect to the modern
hardware and collaboration solutions they want to use."
IGEL OS 11.04 now features Linux
Kernel version 5.4.48 from kernel.org which is a longterm support kernel,
offering expanded hardware support and fully enabling the IGEL "chain of trust"
security model. Leveraging this new Linux Kernel, the new OS release
features:
- Expanded
Wireless Hardware Support -
IGEL OS now supports newer generation WiFi chipset-based wireless hardware
and devices, giving users greater flexibility of choice.
- Browser-based
Appliance Mode - IGEL OS
now offers a special browser-based appliance mode for secure, single-purpose
endpoint computing functions (e.g, kiosk).
- Robust
Performance and Support for an Extended List of Conferencing and
Collaboration Solutions -
with IGEL OS 11.04, the OS is optimized for Microsoft Teams with the
latest Citrix Workspace App client and offers an integrated Zoom Plugin
for Citrix, allowing all aspects of a Zoom web conference to run in the
virtual environment while locally processing essential real-time
communications components. It also features enhanced support for Cisco
Webex Meetings VDI and Webex Teams VDI.
- Extended
Peripheral Support - IGEL
OS 11.04 features expanded Poly and EPOS peripheral support, and
integration and support of DeskMate.
- Chromium
Browser Support - IGEL OS
11.04 now includes experimental support of a Chromium browser, meaning as
an initial implementation the company is welcoming feedback from users for
future enhancements going forward. This gives end-users broader choice
with an open-source browser option included with the base OS.
"I've been following IGEL for some time now and I'm
delighted that they continue to stay current with their OS and are now
supporting the Linux Kernel
version 5.4.48 which means more peripherals and ancillary software are likely
to work right out of the box," said Carl Webster, Senior Infrastructure
Consultant for Conversant Group and Citrix Technology Program (CTP) Fellow.
"The Custom Partition is one of IGEL's most useful features, I get a clean,
stable kernel with IGEL OS and can now add to that solid base what I need to
meet my customers' requirements."
"Security is probably the single biggest factor customers
need to address with their endpoints, that and performance of course," said
René Bigler, CTP, Nutanix Technology Champion (NTC), and Head of Information
Technology, Berufsbildungszentrum IDM. "IGEL OS 11.04 looks like the right
combination of both. I look forward to seeing what the IGEL Community will be
able to deliver on this new OS version."
Availability
The IGEL OS 11.04 is
available now. The time-tested operating system standardizes endpoints and
provides adaptive configuration and granular control, while giving users a
familiar, trouble free workspace. Supporting more remote display protocols, 3
rd party
partner solutions and attached peripheral devices than any alternative
solution, IGEL OS is purpose built for enterprise access to virtual
environments of all types. For more information, or to try is for free, visit:
https://www.igel.com/igel-solution-family/igel-os/