Resilience is no longer optional. IGEL’s approach makes continuity part of the everyday workspace, not an afterthought.

In a world where disruption is the new normal, organizations need more than backup plans. They need systems that are resilient, secure, and designed for continuity from day one. Looking toward 2026, IGEL’s approach to business continuity and disaster recovery is shaping up to be one of the best strategies, and at AEA we are proud to partner with them.

What IGEL Brings

IGEL provides lightweight and secure endpoints with IGEL OS that reduce the attack surface. Devices can be managed, wiped, or reconfigured remotely, making recovery faster and safer. Their focus on zero trust and preventative security reduces risk, downtime, and data compromise. The partner ecosystem also scales, giving organizations access to technical training, business tools, and co selling opportunities that strengthen recovery. Flexible deployment options across VDI, DaaS, edge devices, and hybrid environments allow workloads to shift seamlessly without complete disruption.

Why 2026 Matters

Rising risks demand smarter architecture. Between ransomware, supply chain challenges, remote work, and regulatory pressure, backups alone are not enough. Compliance requirements are tightening, creating the need for fast recovery and auditability. The financial and reputational cost of downtime grows with every hour. Users and customers now expect services to be always on, and continuity that feels invisible until it is needed will become a key differentiator.

How AEA Delivers

At AEA, our framework of Advisory, Execution, Assurance defines how we deliver continuity and recovery with IGEL. We advise by mapping risk landscapes and identifying critical systems. We execute by deploying IGEL powered endpoints, secure configurations, monitoring, and redundancy so recovery plans are not theoretical but actionable. We provide assurance by testing, verifying, and iterating so recovery works when it matters most.

What You Can Do Now

Audit your endpoints and OS posture. Refine your continuity and recovery plan around user access, downtime windows, and data loss tolerance. Leverage IGEL partner tools with AEA guidance to set up secure remote access, management, and recovery workflows. Test your plan regularly with real scenarios and stay current with updates and training.

Always Remember: Prepared Beats Repaired

IGEL’s model of secure and manageable endpoints supported by a strong partner ecosystem is paving the way for what continuity and recovery should look like by 2026. At AEA we have seen how the right endpoint strategy changes everything when disaster strikes. Less scramble, less downtime, less risk. If endpoints are not part of your continuity planning, now is the time to make the shift.

Watch the Use Case

See how this works in practice. Watch Paul Morrissey from AEA demonstrate the use case here: Video