^Europe’s leading EUC and endpoint security event gathered

Microsoft, Omnissa, HP, Lenovo, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks and others

Companies to build the future of Zero Trust, Continuity and Resilient

to advance the EUC

FRANKFURT, Germany, Nov. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HEDGEHOG

(https://www.igel.com/), a global leader in secure

Endpoint solutions, adaptive secure desktop solutions and the IGEL Secure

Endpoint OS platform for today and tomorrow, today launched its second flagship

Event of the year – Now & Next 2025 – concluded in Frankfurt am Main.

The company presented a comprehensive portfolio of new solutions,

Product improvements and innovations that set the course for its future

Provide roadmap.

These innovations were designed for the current complex threat landscape

developed and offer a prevention-oriented architecture, integrated

Reliability as well as the efficiency and sustainability that modern

companies need. IGEL is thereby consolidating its leading position in the sector

secure, intelligent endpoint computing solutions.

“With the conclusion of an extraordinary IGEL Now & Next week in Frankfurt

The urgency to rethink endpoint security is clearer than ever

“,” explained Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL. For IGEL, this means

Prevention is much more than just adding features. It’s ours

Commitment to protecting infrastructure supporting critical sectors such as

Government, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and

Utilities insured for the cyber resilience of every country

are essential. This responsibility is greater than any other

corporate. In collaboration with our technology partners, we want one

Deploy zero trust architecture that protects endpoints worldwide

combat current threats and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.”

Matthias Haas, CTO of IGEL, expanded on this vision:

“The IGEL Adaptive Secure Desktop(TM) is the logical continuation of our mission:

to enable secure, flexible and human-centered digital workplaces.

What’s special about it is the integrated intelligence – it’s not just about

who the user is, but also where he is, how he is

connects and how high the level of trust is at any given moment. This way

We implement a true zero trust architecture and set guidelines

end point.”

Quantify the value of prevention measures

A new IGEL study titled?Unlocking Endpoint ROI with IGEL

(https://www.igel.com/unlock-roi-igel-zero-trust/)” (Endpoint ROI with IGEL

based on 140 enterprise implementations found that

Companies that use IGEL’s immutable platform, their IT and

Reduced operating costs by 62%, saving nearly $900,000 annually

Save dollars and finance your zero trust restructuring.

Partner and industry perspectives

IGEL’s robust technology partner ecosystem includes industry leaders such as

Microsoft, Omnissa, Iceland, AWS, Zscaler, Sanas, VNClagoon, HP, Lenovo and LG in

Center point. Their combined expertise resulted in impressive meetings

made clear how the IGEL ecosystem through innovation and partnerships

shapes the future of work.

“The IGEL Now & Next Frankfurt event has a level of innovation and

implementation that is truly outstanding in the endpoint market. With

their prevention-oriented approach, which is characterized by a high ROI and a

comprehensive partner integration, they set new standards for secure

and adaptable digital work environments. For all companies that use Zero

IGEL gives priority to trust, resilience and cost efficiency

clearly sets the direction for the future.” – Jarad Carleton, Global Market

Cybersecurity Research Director at Frost & Sullivan

Innovations that achieve concrete results

IGEL delivers business-critical solutions that enable resilience, compliance and

Adaptability will become the fundamental norm for companies worldwide.

Highlights of Now & Next 2025:

Security and Compliance: Expansion of the IGEL Preventative Security Model(TM)

* IGEL AI Armor (https://www.igel.com/blog/igel-ai-armor-securing-the-next-

era-of-ai-workloads)(TM) (https://www.igel.com/blog/igel-ai-armor-securing-

the-next-era-of-ai-workloads): Adaptive, AI-powered threat defense on

end point.

* IGEL Managed Hypervisor(TM) Generic Immutability Support

(https://www.igel.com/blog/introducing-immutable-mode-the-next-evolution-of-

secure-endpoints): Tamper-proof environments for improved protection.

* Zscaler Client Connector Support: (https://www.igel.com/blog/zscaler-igel-

securing-and-transforming-healthcare/)Improved secure access for the

Healthcare and regulated industries

* IGEL BC&DR with IGEL Dual Boot(TM) (https://www.igel.com/blog/how-igel-dual-

boot-maps-to-windows-reserve/): Fast, secure recovery for

Business continuity.

Information and Insights: Data-Driven Endpoint Visibility

* IGEL Insights(TM) (https://www.igel.com/blog/dex-igel-performance-visibility/)

(Preview): Telemetry-based information for proactive

Endpoint management.

* IGEL App Creator Portal(TM) (https://www.igel.com/blog/innovation-app-creator-

portal/): Secure, optimized workflows for creation

custom apps.

* IGEL Active UMS with Comply to Connect support

(https://www.igel.com/blog/igel-active-ums-powering-policy-driven-security-

for-it-and-ot): Comply to Connect policy enforcement and compliance in

Real time for IT/OT.

* IGEL ROI study (https://www.igel.com/blog/the-edge-evolves-how-igel-os-for-

arm-unlocks-the-next-billion-endpoints): Proven business cases with

an IT cost reduction of 62%.

Platform flexibility and ecosystem expansion: Open, scalable,

future-proof

* IGEL OS for Arm (https://www.igel.com/blog/the-edge-evolves-how-igel-os-for-

arm-unlocks-the-next-billion-endpoints) (Preview): Native support of

IGEL OS for Arm-based, low-power and IoT devices.

* IGEL Managed Containers(TM) (https://www.igel.com/blog/igel-managed-containers-

at-the-edge-with-os-12) (Preview): Secure application isolation and

-deployment for OT/IoT environments.

* IGEL integration with VNClagoon (https://www.igel.com/blog/vnclagoon-and-

hedgehog): Optimized for regulated, communication-intensive environments.

* Audi runs on IGEL and Omnissa Horizon (https://www.igel.com/blog/audi-

modernizes-production-and-optimizes-processes-with-igel): Proof of

Performance at the enterprise level.

* IGEL Managed Hypervisor supports Omnissa App Volumes

(https://www.igel.com/blog/omnissa-and-igel-are-redefining-windows-app-

delivery-at-the-edge): Simplifies VDI/application delivery.

Efficiency and modernization: simplicity, sustainability and scalability

* Secure contact center with IGEL Preventative Security Model(TM)

(https://www.igel.com/blog/the-human-connection-contact-center-customer-

experience/): Customer data never comes into contact with the endpoint, so

every agent session is secure, isolated and policy-driven.

* Stratodesk NoTouch OS to IGEL OS12 conversion tool

(https://www.igel.com/blog/from-notouch-to-igel-os-12-a-seamless-migration-

path-for-stratodesk-customer): Accelerated migrations with minimal

Interruptions.

* IGEL Adaptive Secure Desktop(TM) Persona Support

(https://www.igel.com/blog/igel-adaptive-secure-desktop-where-

personalization-meets-control): Contextual, personalized and secure

Work areas.

* New IGEL Technology Professional Program: (https://www.igel.com/blog/igel-

technology-professional-program) Empowers technical experts who

Accelerate deployment and adoption through best practices.

Finale and sustainability in action

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, IGEL has…

Collaboration with Plant-for-the-Planet for every Now & Next participant

Frankfurt planted a tree – and thus participation with a sustainable one

Climate protection measure linked. Learn more

(https://www.igel.com/sustainability).

At the end of the event, the participants experienced a rousing live performance.

Performance by music legends SNAP! from the 90s, which is behind worldwide

Hits like “The Power” and “Rhythm Is a Dancer” are available.

Ready to shape the future?

* Shape the future: Apply to take part in the IGEL

Global Ambassador Program under IGEL Global Ambassador Program

(https://www.igel.com/global-ambassador/), an elite circle that

advances the development of end-user computing.

* Find out everything about the event: experience the highlights and

The most important findings from Now & Next Frankfurt again under Welcome

to Now and Next 2025 Innovation | HEDGEHOG

(https://www.igel.com/2025innovation/).

* Meet us in Miami: Reserve your spot for the next one

IGEL Now & Next 2026 event in Miami. Register for IGEL

Now & Next 2026 – The Future of EUC & Security

(https://www.igel.com/nowandnext/).

Join us in shaping a future that is safe and sustainable

those who will shape the next era of the EUC and

Boldly lead endpoint security – for now and for what’s next

comes.

About IGEL

IGEL (https://www.igel.com/) is a global leader in secure

Endpoint solutions, adaptive secure desktop solutions and the IGEL Secure

Endpoint OS Platform for today and tomorrow. The company enables hybrid

Work, accelerates cloud adoption and puts zero trust in IT and OT

environments while maintaining high performance at lower levels

Complexity, lower costs and fewer risks.

The IGEL Preventative Security Model(TM), which is at the heart of IGEL’s approach

stands, eliminates attack surfaces and implements zero trust principles through IGEL

Preventative Security Architecture(TM) – an immutable, modular

Design without local data. IGEL offers operational resilience, protected

through the Trusted Application Platform and supported by integrated

Business Continuity. With IGEL Adaptive Secure Desktop(TM), companies get one

Role-based solution for work environments tailored to the needs of

User tailored while providing fail-safe security

guaranteed.

By extending device life cycles and minimizing the

IGEL achieves significant savings in software footprints

Total cost of ownership and promotes sustainability. IGEL was founded in Bremen in 2001

founded and operates worldwide, with offices in the USA and one

Technology ecosystem of over 100 IGEL Ready partners in more than 50 countries.

Further information can be found at www.igel.com (http://www.igel.com/)

Media contacts

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|Yocasta Valdez |Carl Gersh |

|Director Corporate Communications |SVP Marketing |

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