IGEL is Shaking up the Thin Client Market; IGEL-132 CE Smart: Powerful Windows-Based Entry Level Model for Less Than US$ 250.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- With the IGEL-132 CE Smart, IGEL Technology is redefining the entry level segment in the thin client market under US$ 250. The Smart has much more competitive features in this market segment including multi-session capability and ,the latest communication protocols Microsoft RDP and Citrix ICA. This Windows CE-based terminal accommodates both Microsoft terminal services and Citrix Presentation Server. The IGEL remote management suite included in the package, optimizes the central administration capability of clients, resulting in a dramatic decrease of total cost of ownership (TCO) in the IT infrastructure. Combined with the responsive IGEL support and service, the IGEL-132 CE Smart provides an economical and powerful solution unparalleled in the thin client market.

Flexibility through application diversity

Thanks to Microsoft's proven operating system the IGEL-132 CE Smart supports a great variety of applications in diverse fields.

Another feature of the inexpensive entry level model is the extensive network support, including DSL and VPN, with which branch offices can be efficiently integrated into the IT infrastructure and centrally managed at low cost.

The numerous options for connecting peripheral equipment and the integrated multi-session server capabilities make this an exceptional value at this price point. The IGEL remote management suite,offers the key to permanently reducing the cost of administration as hundreds of terminals can be installed in a single work day without disrupting core business activities Firmware updates are provided free of charge and can also be performed centrally, efficiently and safely.

"We are redefining this market segment with our IGEL-132 CE Smart", says Matt Haynes, Vice President Sales IGEL NA. "The product quality and management functionality for which IGEL is known, combined with the outstanding price-performance ratio and the responsive IGEL service and support ,makes this offering unbeatable."

Price and availability

The IGEL-132 CE Smart is available immediately at a price of US$ 249 (non-binding recommended price, net end customer price).

For further information about IGEL and IGEL products, please visit: www.igel.com.

IGEL Technology

IGEL Technology GmbH develops, produces and markets the full range of Linux-based and Windows-based terminals and thin clients. IGEL is a leader in technology and one of the top manufacturers in the world (ranking sixth among the most successful thin client manufacturers, according to IDC). The success of IGEL is based on four core competences: Thin Clients: The broad, cross-platform product line and the enormous functional range of the innovative firmware can be easily integrated into existing IT structures to permanently optimize productivity and efficiency of a company-wide IT infrastructure. Development: Due to superior expertise in terminals and thin clients, the ability to meet individual customer needs and the excellent hardware offer major advantages. Services: The sophisticated support network ensures that customer requests are handled promptly and secures business continuity. Solutions: IGEL Clever Clients have been successful worldwide and provide special solutions for many different industries. IGEL is a founding member of the European Thin Client Forum and an affiliate of the globally operating Melchers Group.