In this special episode of Conversations from the Show Floor, recorded live at IGEL’s Now and Next 2025 event in Miami, I sit down with IGEL CEO Klaus Oestermann to unpack how endpoint security, sustainability, and digital workspace experiences are being reimagined in a world of hybrid work and rising cyber threats.

Klaus brings decades of experience from the world of high-assurance security and enterprise infrastructure, and he’s now leading IGEL’s mission to simplify and secure the way organizations manage their endpoints. In our conversation, he breaks down why the traditional approach of detecting and responding to threats is no longer enoughand why prevention must be built in from the start.

We explore how IGEL’s Preventative Security Model flips conventional thinking, using a stripped-down OS to reduce attack surfaces while improving control. Klaus explains how this approach helps IT teams enforce zero trust architecture, extend hardware life cycles, and enable user experiences that are secure by design across virtual desktops, SaaS apps, and progressive web apps.

But there’s more to this story than just technology. With Windows 11 upgrades putting pressure on refresh cycles and sustainability targets becoming non-negotiable, IGEL offers an alternative that saves costs, reduces e-waste, and aligns with real-world IT constraints. Klaus also shares details about the launch of IGEL’s managed hypervisor, new support for Postgres protocols, and how the company’s growing partner ecosystem is fueling innovation through collaboration.

This episode offers a front-row seat to a broader shift happening in endpoint computing, where security, usability, and sustainability converge. Whether you’re facing mounting infrastructure costs or planning your AI strategy, Klaus provides a practical look at how IGEL is helping businesses lead from the edge.

So how should endpoint strategy fit into your 2025 roadmap? And are your current tools built for what’s coming next?