IGEL and Apporto – Partnering to Provide a Modern, Flexible, and Secure Approach to EUC

The Fontainebleau in Miami Beach will be filled with excitement from March 24–27, 2025, as IT professionals, industry experts, and End-User Computing (EUC) enthusiasts come together for IGEL Now & Next 2025. This event is the premier gathering for discussions on EUC, endpoint security, and digital workspaces.

This four-day event will highlight innovative strategies, solutions, and insights from IGEL partners. Among them is Apporto, which will showcase its secure, fast, browser-based virtual desktops.

We sat down with Connie Jiang, Field Marketing Specialist at Apporto, to learn more about the relationship between IGEL and Apporto, and what attendees can expect to see and learn about Apporto at IGEL Now & Next 2025.

Tell us about your company and how you partner with IGEL. How long have you been an IGEL Ready partner?

Connie Jiang: Apporto is a leading provider of cloud-based virtual desktops, delivering secure, high-performance, and cost-effective EUC solutions to organizations worldwide.

We have been an IGEL Ready partner for several years, working closely with IGEL to enable seamless, secure access to virtual desktops across a wide range of devices. Our partnership ensures that customers benefit from a modern, flexible, and secure approach to end-user computing (EUC).

What are some things your organization is doing together with IGEL to shape the future of EUC?

Connie Jiang: Together with IGEL, we are redefining how businesses and educational institutions access their digital workspaces.

By integrating Apporto’s cloud-native virtual desktops with IGEL OS, we provide a secure, high-performance experience for remote workers, students, and enterprises. Our collaboration enhances security, reduces endpoint management complexity, and ensures a seamless, optimized experience for end users—regardless of their location or device.

How has being a part of the IGEL Ready program improved your business or enhanced customer experience? We’d love to hear specific examples or success stories!

Connie Jiang: Participating in the IGEL Ready program has allowed us to extend the reach of our cloud desktops to a broader audience while ensuring a secure, high-performance user experience.

One of our key success stories involves a major university that adopted Apporto’s virtual desktops in conjunction with IGEL OS to support hybrid learning. By eliminating the need for costly hardware refreshes and simplifying endpoint security, the institution improved student access to critical applications while significantly reducing IT overhead.

What are some of the key trends that are impacting your partners and customers in 2025, and how is your organization solving these?

Connie Jiang: In 2025, organizations are facing significant challenges, including cybersecurity threats, the transition to Windows 11, and the growing demand for flexible work environments.

Apporto is addressing these by:

• Enhancing Security: Our virtual desktops provide built-in security features such as zero-trust architecture, data encryption, and AI-driven threat detection, reducing exposure to ransomware and other cyber threats.
• Simplifying Windows 11 Migration: Apporto enables organizations to transition smoothly to Windows 11 by delivering a fully managed, cloud-based Windows desktop experience that eliminates hardware compatibility concerns.
• Optimizing Cost & Performance: As IT budgets tighten, our cloud-native approach eliminates the need for expensive endpoint upgrades, allowing organizations to extend the life of existing devices while maintaining high performance.

Why is your organization a sponsor of Now & Next 2025?

Connie Jiang:  We are proud to sponsor Now & Next 2025 because it aligns with our mission to drive innovation in end-user computing. This event is a premier gathering of EUC leaders, and we’re excited to engage with industry experts, share insights, and showcase how our partnership with IGEL is empowering organizations to embrace the future of work.

Is this the first time you are sponsoring an IGEL event? If not, what keeps bringing your organization back to these events?

Connie Jiang: This is not our first IGEL event sponsorship! We continue to return because IGEL conferences provide an invaluable platform for thought leadership, networking, and collaboration. These events allow us to connect directly with customers and partners who are seeking innovative, secure, and cost-effective EUC solutions.

What will you present to attendees at Now & Next 2025

Connie Jiang: At Now & Next 2025, our team will be demonstrating how Apporto’s cloud desktops integrate seamlessly with IGEL OS to deliver a superior end-user experience. Attendees visiting our booth will see live demos showcasing:

• Frictionless, Secure Remote Work Solutions
• Windows 11 Migration Strategies Without Hardware Upgrades
• Cost Savings & IT Simplification with Cloud-Hosted Virtual Desktops

What do you hope attendees learn from the content you share at Now & Next 2025?

Connie Jiang: We want attendees to walk away with a clear understanding of how they can modernize their IT environments with cloud-native, secure, and cost-effective EUC solutions. Whether they are planning a Windows 11 transition, dealing with security concerns, or looking to improve remote work capabilities, we’ll provide actionable insights on how Apporto and IGEL together can make their digital transformation seamless.

What do you hope to take away from participating in Now & Next 2025?

Connie Jiang: We are eager to engage in meaningful conversations with IT leaders and EUC experts to gain deeper insights into the evolving challenges they face. By understanding their pain points and priorities, we can continue to refine our solutions to better meet their needs. Additionally, we look forward to strengthening our collaboration with IGEL and exploring new ways to enhance the customer experience.

What is one thing you plan to accomplish either personally or professionally in the next three to six months?

Connie Jiang: On a professional level, we are focused on expanding our cloud desktop solutions to reach more organizations globally, ensuring that businesses and educational institutions alike can benefit from secure, scalable, and cost-effective EUC solutions. Personally, our team members are excited about continued learning, networking, and driving innovation in the remote work and virtualization space!

Don’t miss IGEL Now & Next 2025 in Miami Beach. Register today!