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Streamlining Endpoint Recovery: IGEL and Omnissa Collaboration

In an era where business continuity planning is paramount, the necessity for efficient endpoint recovery is critical. IGEL, a leading software provider known for its Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform, has announced an exciting collaboration with Omnissa aimed at enhancing the readiness of endpoints during disruptive events. The partnership focuses on validating a deployment workflow designed to streamline the preparation of managed Windows endpoints for IGEL Business Continuity Disaster Recovery™ (BCDR).

This announcement comes as IGEL and Omnissa make a joint appearance at Omnissa ONE 2026, showcasing this integrated workflow to customers and partners. This new approach not only emphasizes restoring applications and data but also ensures that employees have access to functional endpoints, an often-overlooked aspect of disaster recovery plans. As businesses increasingly adopt digital solutions, the need for responsive, resilient endpoint recovery strategies has never been clearer.

Closing the Endpoint Recovery Gap

The newly formulated deployment workflow closes a significant gap in endpoint recovery, facilitating businesses to incorporate IGEL BCDR readiness into their daily device management practices. With this innovative solution, IT teams can leverage familiar Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM workflows to conduct pre-install checks and prepare Windows endpoints for the IGEL Dual Boot™ system. This system allows the installation of IGEL OS alongside the existing Windows environment, thus providing firms an alternative operating system path during a crisis.

During disruptive situations, IGEL BCDR activates Emergency Mode, efficiently transitioning Dual Boot-enabled devices into IGEL OS. This mode remains active until IT administrators affirm it is safe to revert to the usual operations. As a result, users can securely access approved virtual desktops, digital workspaces, SaaS applications, and critical online services while the IT and security teams work on investigation and resolution of the Windows environment.

Sterling Wilson, IGEL's Field CTO for Business Continuity Disaster Recovery, emphasized the need for effective resilience. He stated, "True resilience means helping people get back to work securely and quickly, not just bringing systems back online." Wilson further elaborated that automating the IGEL BCDR readiness process can transform endpoint recovery from a reactive emergency measure into a proactive business process.

Functional Benefits of New Workflow

Utilizing the Freestyle Orchestrator, organizations can execute pre-install checks to guarantee that devices meet necessary prerequisites prior to deployment. This allows businesses to identify endpoints needing remediation before the IGEL Dual Boot system can be installed, ultimately enhancing the readiness for BCDR. The deployment process aims to complement existing Workspace ONE capabilities, thus optimizing resource allocation without necessitating heavy investment in new systems.

As Hemant Sahani, VP of Product Management at Omnissa, pointed out, "Freestyle Orchestrator provides a flexible means to organize device workflows at scale." By applying this orchestration to IGEL BCDR readiness, customers can feel more equipped to handle potential endpoint disruptions.

The collaboration's deployment workflow is currently undergoing validation to ensure compatibility with a range of environments using pre-existing IGEL BCDR and Omnissa Workspace ONE capabilities. Customers are encouraged to verify hardware compatibility, firmware configurations, and storage requirements as outlined in IGEL's technical documentation before proceeding with production deployment.

Opportunities for Education

Visitors at the Omnissa ONE 2026 event can learn more about these advancements by engaging with IGEL and Omnissa representatives onsite. This is a crucial moment for organizations looking to enhance their endpoint recovery readiness, safeguarding their operations against future disruptions and ensuring that they remain resilient in the face of potential challenges.

Overview of IGEL

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Germany, IGEL is increasingly recognized for its ability to deliver a trusted and governed endpoint platform that secures access to a variety of environments, including cloud configurations, virtual desktop infrastructures (VDIs), and more. The company prides itself on the IGEL OS—a secure, immutable operating system that significantly reduces the endpoint attack surface and aligns security with Zero Trust architectures. The IGEL Preventative Security Model further enhances their offering by ensuring secure access even in the face of cyber adversities, such as ransomware attacks.

As organizations prioritize endpoint security and recovery, the joint efforts of IGEL and Omnissa present a timely and strategic initiative. With the emphasis on operational resilience, businesses can pivot quickly in times of crisis, safeguarding their most valuable asset - their people.