Why the Endpoint Is Becoming the New Control Point for IT Leaders

What happens when someone who helped shape the early days of virtualization returns to the field to lead a new era of secure, flexible computing? At IGEL’s Now & Next event in Frankfurt, I sat down with Peter Goldbrunner, Regional Vice President for Central Europe, to explore how his decades of experience at Citrix and Nutanix are helping drive IGEL’s transformation into a software-focused security leader.

Peter’s background provides him with a unique vantage point on the evolution of enterprise technology. From server-based computing to cloud and now prevention-first endpoint security, he has witnessed every wave of IT transformation firsthand. In this conversation, he explained how IGEL’s evolution is meeting the moment for customers facing economic pressure, complexity, and the demands of hybrid work. He also described why the endpoint is emerging as the new control point for business continuity and security, rather than the weakest link.

We also discussed what it means to lead transformation within a company that has already reinvented itself. Peter shared how the German-speaking markets are balancing cost control with innovation, why local trust matters, and how IGEL’s role-based approach to security helps organizations prepare for what comes next. His perspective on collaboration, learning, and execution offered a clear reminder that transformation is not just about technology; it is about people, priorities, and timing.

As the Now & Next tour continues, Peter’s insights demonstrate why resilience and prevention are now inseparable for any organization that wants to thrive in a world where security and productivity are inextricably linked. How can companies ensure their IT strategies are ready for what comes next?

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