3222: IGEL CEO Klaus Oestermann on Rewriting the Rules of Endpoint Computing

What does it really take to reimagine the future of endpoint computing? In this special episode recorded live from IGEL's Now and Next 2025 event in Miami, I sit down with Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL, to explore how cybersecurity, digital workspaces, and user experience are being transformed at the edge. Klaus is no stranger to innovation, having spent decades in high-assurance security across critical industries, and now leading IGEL's mission to simplify, secure, and modernize how enterprises manage endpoints.

Our conversation starts by unpacking the shift from traditional perimeter-based security models to a new way of thinking rooted in prevention. Klaus explains how IGEL's Preventative Security Model addresses modern threats by dramatically reducing the attack surface at the endpoint and flipping the conversation from detection and response to control and containment. With more organizations relying on hybrid work and SaaS-based applications, the endpoint has never been more critical—or more vulnerable.

Klaus also outlines how IGEL OS is supporting everything from virtual desktop infrastructure to secure browsing, while enabling consistent user experiences across cloud, on-prem, and edge environments. But this episode isn't just about technology. It's about strategy.

Klaus shares how IGEL is creating meaningful impact by extending device life cycles, cutting hardware replacement costs, and supporting sustainability goals. With Windows 11 upgrades looming and endpoint refresh cycles under pressure, IGEL presents a compelling alternative that balances performance with responsibility.

We also dive into the role of AI, how it's reshaping device requirements, and what it means for endpoint security moving forward. And as IGEL expands its ecosystem and reveals over 20 new announcements at this year's event, Klaus offers a candid look into what's resonating with customers—and where the industry is headed next.

So what will define your endpoint strategy in 2025? And is your organization ready to lead from the edge?