Press Release
IGEL Shows its First Microsoft RemoteFX-certified SoC Multimedia Thin
Client
IGEL will be the first thin client manufacturer to demonstrate a Microsoft RemoteFXcertified System on Chip multimedia thin client at Microsoft TechEd in North America
and Europe. With its ARM based technology and system on chip (SoC) design, including
a Digital Signal Processor from Texas Instruments, this energy-efficient thin client offers
exceptional multimedia performance.
Cincinnati, OH, june 13, 2012 – IGEL Technology, Germany’s leading manufacturer of thin
clients, will demonstrate its first Microsoft RemoteFX-certified SoC thin client at Microsoft
TechEd in Orlando, North America (June 11-14th) and Amsterdam, Europe (June 26-29th).
The IGEL multiprotocol SoC thin client is the first to be certified by Microsoft to give
users the full benefits of its Multimedia RemoteFX technology.
Notable for its small size, low power consumption and exceptionally high multimedia
performance, the IGEL device is expected to come to market by the end of Summer 2012.
Among its features will be the ability to play full-screen HD videos. This new multiprotocol thin
client is based on a system-on-chip (SoC) design and in addition to Microsoft RemoteFX will
also support Citrix HDX and HDX 3D.
Already proven in mobile and embedded applications such as smartphones and tablet
computers, ARM technology will now be used in IGEL thin clients to bring the same advantages
of high performance, energy efficiency and small size. The new IGEL device is contained in
IGEL’s smallest standard device housing. The device is will become the new 4th generation UD2
model series. The integrated DSP from Texas Instruments accelerates the processing of
protocols such as Microsoft RemoteFX and gives the new SoC device a level of multimedia
performance comparable to that of the top models available in the thin client sector. This high
performance includes the capability to display full-screen HD video as well as render complex
graphical content such as Windows Aero effects and PowerPoint presentations, as well as rich
media by means of Flash Player.
A Multiprotocol SoC Thin Client
In keeping with IGEL’s Universal Desktop strategy, the new SoC thin client is not limited to use
with only one specific desktop virtualization solution. To ensure the greatest possible range of
applications, it not only supports the Microsoft RemoteFX protocol but also Citrix ICA with HDX.
Other standards will be integrated as they become available.
“The debut of this new SoC device reflects a lot of highly dedicated R&D work on our part,”
stated Simon Richards, Managing Director at IGEL UK. “For our customers, this means getting
better performance for lower acquisition and operating costs as well as safeguarding their
investment. With this technology, we’re now expanding the IGEL Universal Desktop operating
model by offering yet another thin client with an operating system that can be updated and that
can be fully managed remotely with the included IGEL Universal Management Suite.”
“The result of our latest R&D work shows that IGEL is, as is so often the case, a step ahead of
the competition,” adds Richards. “What’s more, the excellent cost benefit ratio and energy
efficient device combines many of today’s latest technologies.”
About IGEL Technology
A world leader in thin 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
thin clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, allowing customers to access to a broad spectrum of serverbased infrastructures and applications. IGEL also offers a powerful and intuitive management software for easy
deployment and administration of thin clients throughout any-size organization. Partnerships with industry leaders like
Red Hat, Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft 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 States, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong,
Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore and is represented by partners in over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit
www.igel.com/us.
Editorial contacts:
IGEL Technology GmbH
Dr. Frank Lampe
Hanna-Kunath-Str. 31
28199 Bremen
Tel.: +49 (0)421 52094 1300
Fax: +49 (0)421 52094 1399
E-Mail: lampe@igel.com
http://www.igel.com
IGEL Technology America LLC
Becky Osinski
2106 Florence Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Direct: 513-618-2652
Tollfree: 877.GET.IGEL (877.438.4435)
Email: osinski@igelamerica.com
http://www.igel.com/us/