IGEL has introduced the IGEL Cloud Gateway, a simple, smart and secure software solution that supports anytime, anywhere management of IGEL OS-powered endpoint devices via a standard Internet connection. Extending the IGEL Universal Management Suite to endpoints located beyond the corporate network, the IGEL Cloud Gateway seamlessly authenticates the connection and securely transfers data between the IGEL UMS and any x86-based device converted into an IGEL-powered endpoint with the IGEL Universal Desktop Converter (UDC), as well as the recently introduced IGEL UD Pocket, all without the need for a virtual private network (VPN) or leased-line solution.
“With a growing number of workers across all vertical markets including government, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and retail accessing their desktops, applications and data from home or other locations outside their corporate networks, concern over security breaches remains high,” said Ainsley Brooks, IGEL’s UK & Ireland country manager. “The IGEL Cloud Gateway addresses these concerns, harnessing the power of the IGEL Universal Management Suite and IGEL OS to close security gaps created by Internet-based communications taking place beyond the perimeter of the corporate network, while supporting standardized endpoint management.”
Simple, Zero-Touch Deployment
Setting up the IGEL Cloud Gateway is a quick and easy process that requires no pre-configuration or on premise installation by the IT administrator. And, because the IGEL Cloud Gateway seamlessly integrates within the IGEL solution environment, VARs, MSPs, solution providers and hosted desktop providers can now provide their customers with a holistic endpoint management solution that encompasses the software, services, hardware residing both inside and outside of their corporate networks.
“The IGEL Cloud Gateway makes it possible for IT organizations who are already using IGEL OS-powered endpoint devices, including the IGEL Universal Desktop, the IGEL UD Pocket and converted desktop and laptop computers, to now benefit from a consistent management approach regardless of configuration of their IGEL desktop, or the location of their endpoint,” continued Brooks.
Smart Infrastructure and Secure Encryption
Among the key challenges faced by IT organizations today when it comes to supporting secure and encrypted Internet-based communications with remote workers include the increasing cost of outsourced VPN and leased-line solutions, and limitations posed by Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, including security, scalability and quality of service.
IT organizations can now leverage IGEL Cloud Gateway to securely and effectively manage end-user devices that reside outside the corporate network without the need for a VPN solution. The IGEL Cloud Gateway eliminates security gaps and can prevents breaches by acting as a virtual tunnel to support secure and encrypted two-way communications that is based on open communications standards, including TSL/SSL encryption and WebSocket protocol, across insecure zones between the IGEL UMS and IGEL OS-powered endpoints via the cloud or network DMZ, authenticating all connected points via public key infrastructure.
