Now, for the first time, the award-winning IGEL OS will be available on NComputing’s Arm-based RX420(IGEL) endpoints as IGEL OS for Arm architecture, built on the Raspberry Pi 4 platform and optimized for Citrix’s Workspace App and Hub and a local Chromium browser.

NComputing has launched a Citrix HDX optimized “RX420(HDX)” thin client that runs Stratodesk’s Linux-based NoTouch OS on the Raspberry Pi 4. The 2GB RAM equipped device supports dual 4K@30Hz displays without requiring the earlier RPi Zero-based add-on. RX420(HDX) supports all features of the Citrix Ready Workspace Hub program, including Citrix Casting and Proximity Authentication Based on the Raspberry Pi 4, the RX420(HDX) supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz single display or 4K@30Hz dual display. Includes 1 year of Stratodesk NoTouch Center management software. I've recently tried to run Citrix Workspace on the Pi with poor results. 1) The chromium app: works on Pi 2 and Pi 3, but it is too slow. Impossible to use on Pi 2, but still too slow on a Pi 3 b+. Situation: Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4B with 4GB Ram, Two Samsung FullHD 24 Monitors, connected via HDMI Software: Raspbian GNU/Linux 10 (buster); Citrix Workspace app 1910 for Linux The Citrix Workspace Linux App does start The Citrix Workspace Linux App does fullscreen on one monitor only.

Ken Dougan, IGEL’s regional sales manager for Scotland commented: “Our alliance with NComputing is a significant milestone in the evolution of IGEL OS. Not only does it enable us, for the first time, to support Arm-based endpoint computing hardware, but it also solidifies our position as the edge OS of choice for accessing cloud-delivered workspaces.

“The combination of IGEL, Citrix and NComputing technologies offers our mutual customers a simple, secure, and cost-effective yet powerful endpoint workspace delivery solution.”

With IGEL’s Linux-based OS now available via NComputing’s proven, small form factor thin client platform, enterprise customers now have access to a new affordable and powerful endpoint solution.

Furthermore, the single code base for both x86-64 and NComputing RX420(IGEL) devices, enables enterprises to use the award-winning IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS) to manage up to 300,000 distributed endpoints.

Raspberry Pi 4 Citrix Workspace App

Owen Lee, Chief Operating Officer at NComputing said: “We are proud to be forging this alliance with IGEL, and excited to see our two companies coming together to further enable secure and affordable remote desktop access and endpoint management for today’s distributed workforces.

“By providing support for our Arm-based RX420(IGEL) thin client hardware solutions with its IGEL OS for Arm architecture, IGEL is making it easier for enterprises to address a diverse range of end-user use cases while managing all endpoints with a single, simple-to-deploy platform.”

Next-Generation Thin Client Solves Workspace Transformation Challenges

Built on the Raspberry Pi 4 platform, the NComputing RX420(IGEL) cloud-ready thin client with built-in dual-band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet is designed to achieve compelling performance and value.

Now with support for IGEL OS, the RX420(IGEL) brings premium performance and native dual display support, providing a rich PC-like experience in an affordable, energy-saving device with a small footprint.

The RX420(IGEL) with integrated enterprise-grade IGEL UMS device management solution further extends manageability with unparalleled scalability for large enterprise deployments.

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The new Arm-based RX420(IGEL) will be generally available in February 2021 via NComputing and its global distribution and reseller network and will offer full support for Citrix Workspace Hub and Citrix Workspace App, along with integrated local Chromium browser support for added flexibility such as web kiosk mode or productivity mode, with direct access to web content and web apps without desktop virtualization.

Chris Fleck, Vice President and Technical Fellow, Citrix, commented: “The alliance between IGEL and NComputing is a very exciting one for Citrix, as it leverages unique Citrix HDX optimisations for the Raspberry Pi platform that provides unparalleled price and performance

Raspberry Pi 4 Citrix Workspace Free

“This NComputing RX420(IGEL) is a true next-generation thin client, and together with IGEL, NComputing and Citrix, we are making tremendous strides in solving today’s most pressing challenges when it comes to workspace transformation – not the least of which are performance, security and manageability.”

NComputing joins the IGEL Ready Program

As the newest member of IGEL Ready, NComputing has integrated and validated the RX420(IGEL) as an Advanced level product, offering our mutual customers yet another fully supported platform for cloud workspaces access.

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