The Edge Evolves: How IGEL OS for Arm Unlocks the Next Billion Endpoints

Today at Now & Next Frankfurt, IGEL announced IGEL OS for Arm as an upcoming solution to extend the IGEL Preventative Security Model™ into new markets and device categories, helping organizations deliver a new level of Zero Trust security at the edge.

The rapid evolution of endpoint computing is expanding beyond desktop PCs and laptops. The sprawl extends to hyperconnected mobile, rugged, and intelligent devices all operating at the edge.

From retail floors to hospital wards to industrial control systems, the endpoint has become more distributed, more powerful, and more critical. And increasingly, these devices are powered by Arm-based processors, known for their efficiency, performance, and scalability.

But as the number of Arm-powered devices grows into the billions, one challenge has remained unsolved:
How do we secure and manage this new generation of edge endpoints at enterprise scale?

The Breakthrough: IGEL OS for Arm

With the upcoming launch of IGEL OS for Arm, we’re extending the reach of IGEL’s Preventative Security Model™ — grounded in Zero Trust principles — to even more endpoints at the edge.

For the first time, the same secure, immutable, and centrally managed operating system that protects endpoints across the world’s leading SaaS, DaaS, and VDI environments now runs natively on Arm architecture.

The result: stronger Zero Trust enforcement, broader device compatibility, and consistent endpoint security from x86 to Arm.

IGEL OS for Arm delivers:

• Zero Trust architecture with Secure Boot, TPM & TEE
• Immutable, tamper-proof design which means no local data, no risk
• Unified UMS management enabling one pane of glass for all devices
• Streamed and containerized apps that would enable availability online or offline

Whether it’s a rugged tablet in a warehouse, a digital kiosk in a hospital, or a thin client on the factory floor, IGEL OS for Arm ensures each endpoint operates securely, consistently, and intelligently.

Powered by Qualcomm: Expanding What’s Possible

The IGEL OS for Arm journey begins with our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. one of the world’s leaders in energy-efficient computing.

By leveraging the Qualcomm® QCS series SoCs, IGEL brings enterprise-grade security and manageability to devices once considered outside the reach of traditional IT.
These include rugged mobile terminals, industrial displays, point-of-care systems, and a new class of AI-ready edge devices.

The Qualcomm platform provides the performance, scalability, and AI acceleration that the next generation of edge applications demand.
When combined with IGEL’s Zero Trust OS foundation, the result is a secure, optimized platform for the intelligent edge.

Together, IGEL and Qualcomm are redefining what it means to be managed, secure, and ready in the Arm ecosystem.

“With IGEL OS for Arm, we are extending the IGEL Preventative Security Model™ into new markets and device categories, helping organizations deliver a new level of Zero Trust security at the edge. From retail and industrial environments to healthcare and AI-driven operations, we’re empowering our customers and partners to scale securely across an even broader range of endpoints and use cases.”
— Klaus Ostermann, Chief Executive Officer, IGEL

From Secure Endpoints to Intelligent Edge

This isn’t just a shift in processor architecture; it’s a shift in how we think about the edge itself.

Enterprises no longer differentiate between IT and OT. Both need to operate within the same Zero Trust framework.
IGEL OS for Arm bridges that divide by enabling unified control, consistent security posture, and intelligent telemetry across all endpoints from traditional office workspaces to industrial and operational environments.

With the combination of IGEL Insights, our telemetry and observability platform, every Arm-powered endpoint becomes a source of intelligence.
Security, compliance, and performance data flow in real time — helping organizations act faster, automate smarter, and predict issues before they occur.

“Technically, this is one of the most exciting evolutions in IGEL OS history. Running natively on Arm while retaining the full Zero Trust DNA of IGEL means we can deliver the same secure experience, now optimized for performance, efficiency, and scalability at the edge.”
— Matthias Haas, Chief Technology Officer, IGEL

The Future Starts Now

Throughout 2025, IGEL has been working closely with OEM partners to productize the first industrial deployments of IGEL OS for Arm.
These l serve as blueprints for secure, AI-ready edge environments across multiple sectors:

• Healthcare: protecting patient data on mobile clinical devices
• Manufacturing: securing ruggedized industrial tablets and control panels
• Retail & logistics: simplifying management of kiosks, scanners, and terminals

Each deployment brings us closer to a world where every device regardless of form factor or CPU architecture is managed, secured, and trusted under the same IGEL umbrella.

A Platform for the Future

As organizations look toward an AI-enabled, hyperconnected future, IGEL OS for Arm provides a foundation they can trust.

Its lightweight, container-ready architecture and open integration model allow enterprises and partners to build new value at the edge without sacrificing security or control.

Our open APIs make it easy to connect IGEL OS for Arm telemetry with existing tools — from SIEM and SSE systems to performance monitoring and compliance platforms.
The result is a smarter, more adaptive edge, capable of learning and responding in real time.

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