From Power-On to Productivity: IGEL and Nerdio Eliminate Endpoint Friction

At IGEL Now & Next 2026, we’re introducing a simpler truth about endpoints:

They should just work.

No staging. No manual configuration. No friction between power-on and productivity.

That’s why IGEL and Nerdio have partnered to deliver a fully automated, zero-touch experience that takes users from device startup to cloud workspace in seconds.

The Endpoint, Reimagined

The problem has never been the cloud. It’s been the first mile: the endpoint that connects the user to the cloud.

With IGEL OS 12, endpoints are already secure, read-only, and purpose-built. Now, with the upcoming integration into Nerdio Manager, they’re also intelligent.

• IGEL secures and simplifies the endpoint
• Nerdio Manager defines and enforces Windows Cloud intent, linking the end-user to their cloud resources

Together, they create a model where endpoints don’t need to be managed; they manage themselves.

What This Unlocks

Zero-Touch Day One
Power on, authenticate, and land directly in Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365. No IT tickets. No setup lag.

Confident Migration from Legacy VDI
Move off legacy platforms with a controlled, validated cutover. No guesswork. No disruption.

Instant Fleet Standardization
Convert existing hardware into secure IGEL-powered endpoints and orchestrate everything centrally.

Always in Sync
Through IGEL Universal Management Suite, endpoints continuously align with cloud policy—no drift, no manual correction.

Zero Touch Meets Zero Trust

This is what modern endpoint strategy should look like:

• Built-in security, not bolted on
• Identity-driven access from the start
• Automated configuration and enforcement
• No dependency on hands-on device management

The endpoint becomes an extension of your cloud—not a separate problem to solve.

See It Live

Want to see what zero-friction actually looks like?

Join Scott Manchester and Matthias Haas on the keynote stage at IGEL Now & Next on April 1^st at 9:45 AM EDT to see how IGEL and Nerdio are redefining the endpoint experience—from first boot to full productivity. Want to be the first to try out the integration between IGEL UMS and Nerdio Manager? Share your interest in joining the tech preview.