IGEL Names Applications2U a Platinum Partner

PITTSBURGH, PA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 20, 2016) - Applications2U, a full-service IT consulting and cloud hosting provider, and IGEL Technology, a world leader in the delivery of powerful workspace management software, IGEL OS™-powered thin clients, zero clients and all-in-one thin client solutions, today announced that Applications2U has been named a Platinum member of the new IGEL Partner Program. The new distinction coincides with the release of IGEL's new Partner Program which has been designed to help channel partners capitalize on the thin client and workspace management software market to create new opportunities to grow their business more quickly and profitably.

"We are pleased to recognize Applications2U as a Platinum member of the IGEL partner ecosystem," said Jed Ayres, President and CEO, IGEL North America. "With an innovative approach to endpoint management, Applications2U is a trusted advisor for organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh region that want to optimize their endpoint infrastructure. Together we will help customers reduce power, hardware and administrative costs while simplifying endpoint security and control."

"Being elevated to the new, top level reflects our ability to deliver powerful workspace management software to our customers and recognizes A2U as an industry leader," said Dan Dillman, CEO, Applications2U. "As the 2016 fastest growing technology company in Pittsburgh, being named a Platinum member of IGEL's Partner Program is a great achievement as we prepare to wrap up this year. We're looking forward to creating even more opportunities in 2017 and beyond."

The newly enhanced IGEL Partner Program gives program members exclusive access to the resources that drive both hardware and software business, create new opportunities, fuel revenue growth and close deals faster. The new program's Platinum level gives members exclusive inclusion in the IGEL Platinum Partner Council, "first look" previews of IGEL NDA roadmaps, back end rebates, deal registration and protection and preferential disbursement of leads. Members also receive IGEL-delivered technical and sales enablement training, joint marketing support, and direct access to customer care, inside sales and support for technical inquiries. Program members additionally have access to beta programs for customers, and receive demo equipment and deep discounts for NFR equipment and licenses as well as the ability to increase margins based on tier partner levels and participation in deal registration.

The new IGEL Partner Program is effective October 1, 2016. For more information on how to join, please visit: https://www.igel.com/us/resellers/become-an-authorized-partner.html.

About Applications2U
Founded in 2003, Applications2U (A2U) is a full-service IT consulting and cloud hosting provider. A2U creates both private and public virtual environments for its clients. The company specializes in complete IT solutions, particularly within the healthcare, financial, manufacturing and educational industries. For more information, visit www.applications2u.com.

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IGEL delivers powerful endpoint management software that is revolutionary in its simplicity and purpose-built for the enterprise. The company's world-leading products, including the IGEL Universal Management Suite, IGEL OS™-powered thin and zero clients, and all-in-one thin client solutions, deliver a smart and secure endpoint management experience that shifts granular control of thin and zero client devices from the end user to IT. This enables enterprises to remotely control all thin client devices from a single dashboard interface. With IGEL, IT teams can do more with less, lower their total cost of ownership and operation, and future-proof their organization. IGEL has 10 offices worldwide and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com/us.