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IGEL OS 11 support ends in Dec 2025

IGEL OS 11 support ends soon. Switch to Unicon™ OS. Fast, secure, and it’s already included in your license.

Skip hardware refreshes, strengthen security, and migrate in minutes on your existing Citrix® endpoints.

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Citrix customers already have Unicon OS in their entitlements.

Eligibility terms apply. Please contact your Citrix sales team for more information.

Why move before IGEL OS 11 support ends

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Avoid running unsupported endpoints in your Citrix environment.

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Keep security posture strong with a read‑only OS and consistent updates.

Standardize operations and reduce endpoint complexity.

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Meet Unicon OS

Unicon OS is a secure, lightweight, read‑only endpoint operating system optimized for Citrix, and compatible with leading VDI/DaaS solutions and secure-browser access. It extends the life of x86 devices, reduces the attack surface, and centralizes control for large fleets.

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Security and manageability at a glance

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    Read‑only OS; minimal local footprint; consistent policy enforcement.

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    Central management for updates, policies, and apps.

  • Broad hardware compatibility for mixed fleets.

  • Optimized performance for Citrix workloads.

Your Citrix advantage: Unicon OS included in your entitlement

Leverage your existing Citrix entitlements to migrate eligible endpoints, extending device life, reducing attack surface, and delivering a consistent Citrix experience. With zero additional licensing (terms apply).

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Lower TCO

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Centralized management

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Read‑only security model

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Optimized for Citrix

Migrate in minutes, not months

Migrating to Unicon OS has never been simpler. With our dedicated migration tools, you can convert your endpoints in just seconds, no manual effort required, no downtime for your users, and absolutely zero extra licensing fees (terms apply).

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Explore the IGEL to Unicon TCO calculator.

A downloadable Excel workbook to quantify cost when moving from IGEL OS 11 to Unicon OS on existing devices. Download your own copy, adjust assumptions on the Inputs tab, review results on the Summary tab.

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