IGEL Technology’s Jed Ayres Recognized on CRN’s List of Top 100 Executives
A proven track record for developing innovative and high-growth marketing and partner programs garnered Ayres a spot on the annual list in the category of “Innovators”
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2016 –IGEL Technology,a world leader in the delivery of powerful workspace management software, software-defined thin clients, and thin and zero client solutions,announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jed Ayres, President and CEO, IGEL North America to its 2016 list of Top 100 Executives.
As a member of this annual list, Ayres is among a group of leaders from across the technology industry who have played an integral role in shaping today’s IT channel, whether by driving huge cultural shifts, creating rich new opportunities or forging innovative new routes to success.Recognized for hisproven track record for developing innovative and high-growth marketing and partner programs across the IT hardware, software, supply chain and services segments, Ayres was also acknowledged as one of this year’s “Top 25 Innovators” on the list.
“We are pleased to see Jed recognized by CRN for his leadership and the many contributions he’s made to driving innovation within the IT channel,” said Heiko Gloge, Founder and Managing Director, IGEL Technology. “He is a tremendous asset to our organization and since joining IGEL earlier this year, he has been singularly focused on helping us build stronger relationships within the North American IT channel, and is currently working on several initiatives designed tostrengthen our market approach and drive the success of our network of IGEL Authorized Partners throughout the region.”
Ayres joinedIGEL North America in June 2016 from AppSense, which was acquired by LANDESK in March 2016, where he served as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, leading the company in dramatically increasing awareness and driving revenue growth through the transformation of AppSense’s digital marketing, social media, public relations and analyst relations programs. As President and CEO of IGEL North America, he is leading the charge modernizing IGEL’s partner program by developing and implementing a strategy around howchannel partners can increase margins and grow their unit sales.
IGEL will be announcing updates to its partner program, and will also showcase its line-up of workspace management software, software-based thin clients and thin and zero client solutionsin Booth #549 at VMworld 2016. For more information, or to schedule a meeting with IGEL at VMworld, e-mail .
“The executives on our 2016 Top 100 list have led their companies to extraordinary achievements, both technological and entrepreneurial. We congratulate each of this year’s Top 100 Executives and celebrate their trailblazing contributionsto the advancement of the IT channel,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company.
The Top 100 Executives list will be featured in the August 2016 issue of CRN and online at
About IGEL Technology
A world leader in the delivery of powerful remote management software, software-defined thin clients, and thin and zero client solutions, IGEL Technology helps organizations improve the agility, efficiency, and security of their virtual desktop and application delivery systems.
IGEL produces one of the industry's widest range of hardware thin and zero clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, and leads the market in software based thin clients allowing customers to access a broad spectrum of server-based infrastructures and applications. IGEL also offers powerful and intuitive management software for easy deployment and administration of thin clients throughout any size organization. Partnerships with industry leaders including Citrix, VMware, Red Hat, Microsoft and Cisco, ensure that IGEL provides the most up-to-date technology and trustworthy security to clients in industries that include Healthcare, Education & Research, Public Sector, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
IGEL has offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States and Germany, and is represented by partners in over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit or follow us on Twitter at
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