IGEL, provider of the next-gen edge OS for
cloud workspaces, announced the validation of IGEL OS-powered solutions
with VMware
Horizon 8. The company also announced that IGEL OS and the IGEL Universal
Management Suite (UMS) are now part of VMware's TestDrive program.
Additionally, IGEL has renewed its Advanced tier membership in VMware's TAP
program, Taken all together, these moves demonstrate IGEL's commitment to their
partnership with VMware and dedication to the companies' mutual customers.
"IGEL is
pleased to be deepening our relationship with VMware through the validation of
our industry-leading edge OS solutions for Horizon 8, along with our support
for both the VMware TestDrive and TAP programs," said Bill McCarthy, Vice
President, Business Development, IGEL. "Together, we are making it easier and
faster for partners and customers to interact with our combined virtual and
cloud desktop delivery solutions and identify what will work best within their
unique environments. For example, with VMware TestDrive, participating partners
and customers can connect with IGEL UMS and demo IGEL OS in their VMware cloud
workspaces infrastructure, using the most recent versions of VMware Horizon and
VMware Workspace ONE."
Through the TestDrive program, mutual VMware partners and
customers can now explore VMware solutions alongside applications and services
from ecosystem partners, including IGEL, modelled on typical customer use cases
in a real-world environment. "Together with VMware, we are more securely extending the
digital workspace by providing all the tools users need to be productive from
anywhere," continued McCarthy.
"We are
pleased that IGEL has validated IGEL OS for VMware Horizon 8. This signifies to
customers that IGEL OS can be deployed with the knowledge and assurance that
IGEL supports the specified versions and configurations on VMware Horizon
8," said Pat Lee, Vice President, Strategic & Emerging Partners, VMware.
"VMware values IGEL's commitment to its partnership with VMware and is pleased
to showcase IGEL's IGEL OS on the VMware Marketplace and in the VMware
TestDrive program."
To learn more about IGEL's alliance
with VMware, visit https://www.igel.com/vmware/ or IGEL's
VMware Marketplace listing at https://marketplace.cloud.vmware.com/services?search=IGEL.