In principle, yes! However, they are called IGEL Universal Desktops. IGEL Universal Desktops not only provide the desirable range of functions cited above for “zero clients” but also go far beyond that. In the following section, you’ll learn why IGEL Universal Desktops are actually the better “zero clients”.

IGEL Universal Desktops – Your Benefits:

• A high level of inherent future-readiness due to their technological versatility and flexibility, including direct access to IBM mainframes and many other legacy hosts, server-based computing (Microsoft, Citrix, Linux), VDI (VMware View, Citrix XenDesktop, Microsoft RemoteFX, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, Quest vWorkspace), cloud services and VoIP.
  
  
• A high level of investment protection through ongoing firmware updates and enhancements (at no extra charge). Supported protocols and clients: Microsoft RDP including RemoteFX, Citrix ICA including HDX, PCoIP, NoMachine NX, SPICE, Ekiga (VoIP), Citrix Access Gateway, Cisco VPN, NCP Secure Client, etc.
  
  
• Minimal infrastructure costs: a selection of optimum IT provisioning methods for standard, medium and power users.
  
  
• Minimal power consumption due to the latest processor technology, such as Via Nano.
  
  
• Soft migration by means of the IGEL Universal Desktop Converter (UDC) software, which provides secure operation and centralized management of older, legacy PCs, selected nettops and specially prepared thin client models from certain other manufacturers.
  
  
• Consistent remote management: standardized, efficient and free remote management capability provided by the industry-leading IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS) management software.