COSMOS! An Introduction

COSMOS is the name of the new platform. It includes IGEL OS, a secure endpoint operating system, the Universal Management Suite (UMS) for endpoint management and control, and cloud-based services that enable secure, optimal experiences for IT administrators and end-users. This new approach offers unprecedented security, flexibility, and performance for endpoint devices accessing VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and cloud-based digital workspaces.

One key aspect of IGEL COSMOS is that IGEL OS is separate from apps and services and can be updated independently. This reduces the attack surface on each endpoint and allows for flexibility in how apps and cloud services are procured, downloaded, and updated. Separating the OS from the apps and services also frees organizations from the disruption of large software releases. End-users can simply download the latest version of their apps, keeping technology updated and current, streamlining the OS and app qualification process, and allowing them to benefit from the latest apps as soon as they become available.

• COSMOS is a platform that includes IGEL OS, a secure endpoint operating system, the Universal Management Suite (UMS) for endpoint management and control, and cloud-based services that enable secure, optimal experiences for IT administrators and end-users.
• IGEL OS12 now separates applications from the OS, reducing its footprint and making it more secure due to its reduced attack surface.
• Introducing an industry-first "Boot to the Cloud" onboarding service that puts end-users from a brand new device into their unique workspace in four clicks in approximately three minutes.
• An App Portal that allows you to build an OS configuration to your exact specifications and update each app individually as needed. Updates can now be rolled out fast and automatically when required, backed by an ecosystem with over 100 partnerships powering the most complex workflows and peripherals.
• System-integrated Single-Sign-On (SSO) from Azure Active Directory, OKTA, and Ping ensures secure and convenient access to cloud desktops, apps, and SaaS applications.
• Unified communications support with all major vendors, including Microsoft, Zoom, and Cisco, ensures IGEL-powered endpoint users can collaborate with peers and customers flawlessly.
• A completely new unified protocol that can make use of modern application proxies in the cloud or on-premises. The new protocol is leaner, adds better scalability, and follows state-of-the-art communication architectures.
• An Insight Service enabling EUC admins to gain better insights into their IGEL infrastructure, providing recommendations to make better and more secure use of their IGEL endpoints.

IGEL COSMOS is perfect for organizations moving to the cloud, with an updated UI, a new dynamic application-centric deployment, an application store, onboarding services, and increased visibility through an insight service.

IMPORTANT NOTE - COSMOS is not just OS12 but also OS11.

IGEL OS – a secure, easy-to-manage endpoint device operating system

By Separating the Apps from the OS, we have reduced its footprint; IGEL OS not only updates faster but is more secure due to its reduced attack surface.

IGEL OS 12 is lean, efficient, and provides a great end-user experience. It can run on any compatible x86-64 device, including endpoints from a wide range of vendors. Similar to IGEL OS 11, it can be ordered as a factory-installed option on select endpoints from HP, Lenovo, and LG. By extending the useful life of existing devices by three years or more, transitioning to IGEL OS can result in significant CAPEX savings while also contributing to an organization's sustainability goals.

UMS 12 – a management and control system for up to hundreds of thousands of IGEL OS-powered endpoints

UMS 12 can manage and control many thousands of IGEL OS-powered endpoints. It gives the EUC admin the flexibility to create and manage tailored endpoint workspaces tuned to the specific needs of end-users based on their job roles while ensuring strong security.

The UMS works in unison with the cloud-based Service Hub. It has a web-based interface designed to provide all necessary information for time-efficient and easy endpoint and app management. For example, it sends notifications of new application versions available through the App Portal.

UMS 12 can manage endpoint devices powered by either IGEL OS 11 or IGEL 12. This eases the transition for existing IGEL OS 11 customers. UMS 12 supports a wide range of powerful endpoint management and control functions, including (but not limited to) automatic update streams, dynamic COSMOS Platform Access Subscription (PAS) management, high availability options, external load balancing, and many other capabilities. It also has conventional functionalities like user and permission management, logging, jobs and admin tasks, and admin views.

Cloud-based services complement the OS and UMS to reduce endpoint management costs and improve employee experience, including onboarding, app portal, insight, licensing, support, and more

IGEL Cloud Services is a centralized, secure, and cloud-based array of value-added services. It extends the capabilities and enhances the user experience for both IT teams and end-users of all IGEL OS-powered endpoint devices. With UMS 12, IGEL Cloud Services orchestrates all the linkages and logic that enhance and simplify both the EUC admin and end-user experience. It runs transparently in the cloud.

The EUC admin can access all available services with one identity via single sign-on (SSO) within the secure IGEL cloud. The IT team can also extend SSO to end-users across the enterprise.