IGEL Technology Named 2009 Citrix Ready Solution of the Year Finalist

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) -- IGEL Technology, the world's third largest thin client vendor (2008 by revenue, IDC), today announced that it has been named as a finalist for the Citrix Systems, Inc. Citrix Ready Solution of the Year Award, which recognizes companies that excel in delivering solutions that are complementary to Citrix and also drive adoption of Citrix application infrastructure solutions. The award winners will be announced during Citrix Summit 2009, the premier training conference designed exclusively for Citrix partners worldwide.

"IGEL is one of the companies that exemplifies how partnering with Citrix enables both of our companies to deliver joint application delivery solutions that benefit customers worldwide and increase market leverage," said John Fanelli, vice president of solutions and community marketing at Citrix. "Together, our goal is to provide mutual customers with seamless, integrated, end-to-end application delivery solutions that improve IT efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate business agility."

IGEL Technology was chosen as a finalist for this award based on five selection criteria: impact on Citrix business, commitment to its relationship with Citrix, customer satisfaction, channel and field commitment, and marketing commitment.

"As a Citrix Systems partner for over 10 years, we're extremely honored to once again be named a finalist for this award. With our new Universal Desktop thin client design, we aim to provide Citrix users with a fantastic user experience, including fast roll outs, easy remote management, bullet proof security and the ability to deliver applications to any location," said Florian Spatz, product marketing manager for IGEL Technology. "Our companies' close business and development relationship has resulted in a number of innovative solutions ranging from the Citrix Password Manager(tm) Hot Desktop feature to our new XenDesktop Appliance Mode, which transforms an IGEL Universal Desktop into a Citrix XenDesktop appliance with the simple click of a mouse. We look forward to future endeavors with Citrix and continuing to provide our mutual customers with flexible and cost-effective solutions."

About the Citrix Ready Program

The Citrix Ready Program is designed to enable Citrix customers to identify products that have been verified to work together, thereby ensuring the highest quality end-user experience with the Citrix Delivery Center. All products featured in the Citrix Ready catalogue have completed verification testing, providing confidence in joint solution compatibility. The Citrix Ready Program currently includes more than 800 products from 150 companies verified as part of the Citrix Ready Program;, nearly 1200 products in 8000 instances documented in the Citrix Ready Community Verified Program; and, 2200 companies enrolled in the Citrix Technology Member Program. Citrix Ready Program member benefits include branding, the online product catalog, quarterly webinars with product managers and joint solution marketing opportunities. Citrix Ready participation generates new revenue opportunities, improves customer satisfaction, and increases mindshare leveraging the Citrix brand.

About IGEL Technology

IGEL Technology is the world's third largest client vendor by revenue and is market leader in its home country of Germany (2008 IDC). The company produces the industry's widest range of thin clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, giving customers access to almost any form of server-based infrastructure and application including virtual PCs from VMware®, Citrix® Xen or Microsoft®, terminal services, legacy applications via Ericom® PowerTerm® terminal emulation, web, Java, SAP and VoIP. Form factors include traditional desktops, integrated LCD units, quad screens and PC to thin client conversion cards. IGEL Universal Desktop thin clients come with the bundled, easy to use, IGEL Universal Management Suite, giving you maximum remote control with the minimum cost and hassle. All devices support smart cards for maximum security.

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IGEL Technology

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1210 Parkview

Arlington Business Park

Theale

Reading

Berkshire

RG7 4TY

UK

http://www.igel.com

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Greenough Communications

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