Benefits of Transitioning from a competitive ‘Thin OS’
Implement secure, flexible endpoints with IGEL.
Staying ahead of the competition requires agile and secure IT infrastructure. Yet, many organizations find themselves hindered by slow integrations and mandatory hardware upgrades with other Thin OS solutions.
These challenges lead to increased costs and operational inefficiencies, making it difficult for IT managers to meet evolving business needs. Other solutions often fall short in addressing these issues, leaving organizations struggling to keep up.
IGEL OS offers an alternative, providing rapid integrations, extensive compatibility options, extended hardware lifecycles, and support for various use cases.
In this page, you will learn how to position IGEL OS to overcome these challenges and deliver superior solutions to your customers.
Slow integration and high TCO costs
- PROBLEM: Complex and time-consuming endpoint management.
- Limited integrations, high CAPEX, complexity - which hinders agility and increases expenses
- IGEL’S SOLUTION: Rapid integration and reduced hardware costs
- Efficiency: Quick deployments and updates
- Simplicity: Centralized management, fewer agents
- UMS allows centralized control of all endpoints.
- Simplifies updates and configurations with a single management console.
- Reduces IT workload, allowing staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
- Rapid Integration and Updates
- IGEL OS offers seamless integration with existing infrastructure, reducing deployment time.
- Frequent updates ensure your endpoints are always equipped with the latest features and security patches.
- Centralized management simplifies the process, saving time and reducing IT workload.
- Extended Hardware Lifecycle
- IGEL OS can be installed on existing devices, prolonging their useful life and reducing CAPEX.
- Supports a wide range of hardware, allowing organizations to avoid costly mandatory upgrades.
- Enables the use of low-cost devices, maintaining performance without high expenditure.
- Enhanced Security
- The Preventative Security Model™ ensures endpoints remain secure with a read-only OS.
- Zero Trust integration provides robust access controls and continuous authentication.
- Eliminates the need for multiple security agents, reducing complexity and cost.
- Versatile Use Case Support
- Supports various environments including VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and secure browsers.
- Adapts to different user personas and business needs, providing a consistent user experience.
- Facilitates secure remote work, ensuring productivity and security from any location.
How IGEL Helps
Problem | How We Help |
Ransomware and malware attacks | IGEL's Preventative Security Model eliminates vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. |
Data breaches from lost or stolen endpoints | With no local data storage, IGEL ensures that sensitive information remains secure. |
High operational costs of managing security agents | IGEL’s streamlined, modular OS reduces the need for multiple security agents, lowering costs. |
Complex and frequent endpoint updates | IGEL’s centralized management simplifies updates, ensuring all devices are secure without downtime. |
Supporting hybrid work models | IGEL’s secure, cloud-based workspaces support hybrid work environments seamlessly. |
Expensive hardware refresh cycles | IGEL extends the lifecycle of existing hardware, reducing the need for frequent replacements. |
Limited compatibility with diverse devices | IGEL OS runs on virtually any x86-64 device, providing broad compatibility. |
Inadequate security frameworks | IGEL integrates with Zero Trust and Secure Service Edge frameworks, enhancing overall security. |
Energy inefficiency | IGEL supports energy-efficient devices, reducing power consumption and operational costs. |
Lack of centralized management | The Universal Management Suite allows for centralized control of all endpoints, simplifying IT management. |
Tools to Help you Sell
For CISOs: IGEL helps CISOs secure endpoints effectively, without the complexity or high costs of traditional security measures.
For IT Managers: IGEL helps IT Managers streamline endpoint management, without the need for frequent hardware refreshes or extensive maintenance.
For CTOs: IGEL helps CTOs implement secure, flexible endpoints without the limitations of proprietary hardware or slow updates.
Questions to Ask
Follow Up:
- How do these issues impact your budget and resource planning?
- How crucial is it to have an endpoint OS that is flexible enough to integrate with your existing infrastructure?
- What financial burdens are associated with hardware upgrades and integrations?
- What are your plans for hardware and software integrations?
- Who decides on hardware and software integrations in your organization?
Follow Up:
- How do security breaches affect your business operations?
- How important is endpoint security to your overall business strategy?
- What are the costs associated with your current security measures?
- What steps are you considering to enhance endpoint security?
- Who makes the final decision on security investments?
Follow Up:
- How do these challenges affect your IT team’s productivity?
- How critical is resolving these challenges to your overall IT strategy?
- What financial impacts have you experienced due to these challenges?
- What are your plans for improving endpoint management?
- Who is responsible for making decisions regarding endpoint management solutions?
Email Templates
Below are three email templates written for three different personas: Security, Operations, and Executives.
Subject: Enhance Your Endpoint Security with IGEL OS
Dear [CISO Name],
We understand the ongoing challenge of securing endpoints in today’s threat landscape. Traditional security measures can be complex and costly, often requiring multiple layers of protection that still leave vulnerabilities.
With IGEL OS, you can simplify endpoint security and reduce risks. Our Preventative Security Model ensures that your endpoints are protected against malware and data breaches with a read-only OS and no local data storage.
We would love to discuss how IGEL OS can enhance your security strategy.
- Read-Only OS: Prevent unauthorized changes.
- No Local Data Storage: Eliminate data breach risks.
- Zero Trust Integration: Strengthen access controls.
Would you like to learn more about how IGEL OS can secure your endpoints effectively?
Best regards, [Your Name]
Subject: Streamline Endpoint Management with IGEL OS
Dear [IT Manager Name],
Managing endpoints can be a daunting task, especially with the need for frequent hardware refreshes and extensive maintenance. These challenges often lead to high costs and inefficiencies.
IGEL OS simplifies endpoint management with its centralized Universal Management Suite (UMS). Our solution extends the lifecycle of existing hardware, reducing the need for new purchases and lowering operational costs.
Let’s discuss how IGEL OS can streamline your endpoint management process.
- Extended Device Lifecycle: Use existing hardware longer.
- Centralized Management: Control all endpoints from one console.
- Reduced Maintenance: Minimize IT overhead.
Would you be interested in a brief meeting to explore how IGEL OS can benefit your IT operations?
Best regards, [Your Name]
Subject: Optimize Your IT Infrastructure with IGEL OS
Dear [CTO Name],
Balancing security, cost, and efficiency within IT infrastructure is a complex challenge. Some traditional systems often fall short, requiring frequent upgrades, slow integrations and extensive management efforts.
IGEL OS offers a modern, secure endpoint strategy that supports your cloud and hybrid work environments. Our solution reduces hardware costs, enhances security, and simplifies management, allowing you to focus on strategic initiatives.
I’d love to share how IGEL OS can optimize your IT infrastructure.
- Lower Hardware Costs: Extend the life of your devices.
- Enhanced Security: Preventative Security Model.
- Simplified Management: Universal Management Suite.
Can we schedule a call to discuss how IGEL OS can transform your IT landscape?
Best regards, [Your Name]