IGEL Technology Integrates VMware® Blast Extreme Protocol into Thin and
Zero Clients
The VMware Ready solution helps to improve the efficiency and agility of modern end-user computing
environments
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2016 – IGEL Technology, a world leader in the delivery of powerful
workspace management software, IGEL OS powered thin clients, zero clients and all-in-one client
solutions, today announced the integration of the VMware® Blast Extreme Protocol.
“We are proud to extend our alliance with VMware, and become one of the first thin client vendors
to integrate the VMware Blast Extreme protocol and the first to accelerate the protocol in a media
processor,” said Gary Sharp, Vice President of Sales, IGEL Technology North America. “IGEL is
committed to helping our channel partners and their customers improve the efficiency and agility of
their modern end-user computer environments, which today includes a growing mobile and remote
workforce, and the VMware Blast Extreme Protocol consistently provides end users with the
uncompromised access to their desktops and applications, regardless of device, location or network.”
Industry-Standard Approach Offers Key Advantages
The VMware Blast Extreme Protocol, a component of VMware Horizon 7, is VMware’s nextgeneration display protocol that leverages industry-standard H.264 video compression to provide
end-users with access to their desktops and applications hosted in centrally managed environments,
while giving them the ability to do so using any number of desktop and mobile devices.
“We wanted to quickly integrate the VMware Blast Extreme Protocol because it is a next- generation
remote display protocol built on industry standards, and leverages industry standard H.264 and
JPG/PNG codec technology to enable exceptional user experience on a broad range of end user
devices,” said Matthias Haas, Director of Product Management, IGEL Technology.
Other features and functionality now available throughout IGEL’s entire line of VMware Certified
endpoint solutions include:
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Support for server-based hardware acceleration via NVIDIA GRID™ M6, M10 and M60
graphics cards; AMD FirePro S4000X, S7000, S9000, S9050 and W7000; Intel HD Graphics
P4700 and Iris Pro Graphics P630
Endpoint hardware-based acceleration for H.264 capable devices
Lossless CODECs that enable images to be compressed/decompressed without a loss in
quality
Support for virtual channels
“We are pleased to see IGEL Technology among the first thin client manufacturers to integrate
VMware Blast protocol,” said Pat Lee, Vice President of Product Management, End User Computing,
VMware. “When combined with the NVIDIA GRID graphic cards, VMware Blast is a game-changer for
our customers across a wide range of industries, who faced with a growing mobile workforce, are
looking for new and innovative ways to improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce the
cost of their VDI deployments.”
Simple and Secure Management
IGEL’s entire family of thin and zero clients can be managed via the industry-leading IGEL Universal
Management Suite (UMS), which is designed to help IT organizations more efficiently and costeffectively run their workspace environments remotely.
With the integration of the VMware Blast Extreme Protocol, IT organizations can now leverage the
UMS to quickly transition between display methods, including other industry-standard protocols such
as Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Teradici PCoIP, and make these changes for the
entire network of thin clients, a group of thin clients, or specific endpoint. The UMS also enables IT
organizations to add and remove endpoint devices, and perform software and hardware upgrades, as
needed or required.
GreenPages Technology Solutions one of North America’s top IT solution providers, has been
leveraging IGEL’s thin and zero client solutions, along with its workspace management software to
provide its clients with quick and easy access to their VMware virtual desktop infrastructure
environments. “We are excited to see IGEL integrate the VMware Blast Extreme Protocol as it offers
additional flexibility by supporting a smooth migration path from other industry standard protocols,
while at the same time improving performance, efficiencies and cost savings for enterprise
organizations,” said Ron Dupler, CEO of GreenPages Technology Solutions.
IGEL Technology will display its thin and zero client solutions featuring the VMware Blast Extreme
Protocol in Booth #549 at VMworld 2016, taking place August 28 through September 1 at the
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Visitors to the VMworld booth will have the
opportunity to take home one of IGEL’s signature plush hedgehogs in exchange for a donation of
pocket change that will be donated to the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. IGEL partners,
customers or media who would like to attend IGEL’s Family & Friends event on Monday, August 29 at
Border Grill at Mandalay Bay should contact [email protected].
Availability and Support
IGEL’s software-defined thin and zero clients are available exclusively in North America through a
network of Authorized IGEL Partners. For more information, contact an Authorized IGEL Partner, or email [email protected]. IGEL UMS 5 software is available free of charge at www.myigel.com.
About IGEL Technology
A world leader in the delivery of powerful remote management software, software-defined thin clients, and
thin and zero client solutions, IGEL Technology helps organizations improve the agility, efficiency, and security
of their virtual desktop and application delivery systems.
IGEL produces one of the industry's widest range of hardware thin and zero clients, based on Linux and
Microsoft Windows, and leads the market in software based thin clients allowing customers to access a broad
spectrum of server-based infrastructures and applications. IGEL also offers powerful and intuitive management
software for easy deployment and administration of thin clients throughout any size organization. Partnerships
with industry leaders including Citrix, VMware, Red Hat, Microsoft and Cisco, ensure that IGEL provides the
most up-to-date technology and trustworthy security to clients in industries that include Healthcare, Education
& Research, Public Sector, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
IGEL has offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland,
Sweden, the United States, and Germany, and is represented by partners in over 50 countries worldwide. To
learn more, visit www.igel.com/us or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/IGEL_Technology.
Media Contact:
Suzanne Collier for IGEL Technology North America
(714) 469-0140
Email: [email protected]