IGEL Technology, one of the world'ss leading thin client vendors, and VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program member, today announced certification for VMware Virtual Desktop Manager 2.1, on IGEL'ss Linux-based Smart, Compact, Winestra and Premium Universal Desktop appliances. VMware provides TAP program members with tools to develop products that are complementary to VMware virtualization software and help deliver high-value solutions to our joint customers.
Our goal is to offer VMware and IGEL'ss mutual customers the greatest freedom of choice and technological excellence so they can utilize the full potential of their VMware-based desktop
solution, said Stephen Yeo, worldwide strategic marketing director for IGEL Technology. The certification of all our Linux-based Universal Desktops comes in addition to the existing
certification of our Windows XP Embedded devices. This gives customers the choice between 12 different IGEL models, supporting two different operating systems, with VMware Ready Certified
status. All of these devices come bundled with the advanced IGEL Universal Management Suite 3 software that allows systems administrators to remotely manage the device easily, including
its VMware Virtual Desktop Linux client.
With more than 800 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services,
support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.
For more information on IGEL please visit, www.igel.com.
About IGEL Technology
IGEL Technology is one of the world'ss leading thin client vendors and is market leader in its home country of Germany (2007 IDC). The company produces the industry'ss widest range of
thin clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, giving customers access to almost any form of server-based infrastructure and application including virtual PCs from VMware's174;,
Citrix's174; Xen or Microsoft's174;, terminal services, Ericom's174;'s180;s PowerTerm's174; terminal emulation, web, Java, SAP and VoIP. Form factors include traditional desktops,
integrated LCD units, quad screens and PC to thin client conversion cards. All IGEL thin clients come with the bundled, easy to use, IGEL Remote Management software, giving you maximum
remote control with the minimum cost and hassle. All devices support smart cards for maximum security.
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