Move to Windows 11 in the Cloud with Existing Endpoint Hardware
PC & Thin Clients Repurposing with LEAF OS
- the basics
- for Citrix
- for Microsoft
- for VERDE VDI
- for OMNISSA
- for vSpace Pro Enterprise
- for Amazon Workspaces
Transform Old PCs into Modern Thin Clients, Boost Endpoint Security, and Smooth migration to Windows 11 in the Cloud.
LEAF OS is a secure Linux-based OS for thin clients that provides access to virtual desktops on any x86-64 PC or thin client.
By repurposing outdated endpoint hardware with LEAF OS, organizations can extend their lifecycle and migrate smoothly to Windows 11 in the cloud.
With minimal system requirements (4GB RAM, 8GB storage), LEAF OS enhances endpoint security through a locked-down Linux OS, simplifies firmware updates, and supports centralized management.
Save money by avoiding costly PC refreshes and enjoy optimized performance for leading virtual desktop solutions like Amazon Workspaces, Citrix, Microsoft (AVD, Windows 365, RDS), NComputing (vSpace Pro, VERDE VDI), and OMNISSA.
Integration with the Citrix Workspace app allows LEAF OS to deliver a compelling software endpoint solution for Citrix enterprise customers.
Devices running on LEAF OS have multimedia capabilities such as Microsoft Teams optimization, HDX Adaptive Transport, Browser Content Redirection (BCR), and extensive USB peripheral devices support.
LEAF OS is fully optimized for Citrix HDX Ready ensuring that it meets the performance, security and manageability demands of the enterprise.
LEAF OS delivers simple-to-deploy, centrally managed endpoints designed and optimized for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365 Cloud PC, and Remote Desktop Services (RDS). Extensive USB peripheral support and Microsoft Teams optimization highlight the excellent session performance on these platforms.
LEAF OS can revitalize old computers or thin clients into high-performing AVD, Windows 365 or RDP endpoints, and extend the affordability of these services by lowering the total cost of ownership. Easily make the move to Windows 11 with your existing, non-compliant hardware, by adopting Microsoft AVD or Windows 365.
Deployment and ongoing maintenance are simplified using PMC, our centralized endpoint management system.
VERDE VDI provides the most secure, easy-to-use, enterprise-grade virtual desktop infrastructure. LEAFOS enables easy & secure access to VERDE VDI.
Using LEAF OS devices to access VERDE Remote Access provides highly secure 24/7 connections without the need of a VPN from anywhere via the internet.
Integration with the OMNISSA Horizon client allows the LEAF OS software endpoint solution to transform any x86-64 PC, laptop, or thin client into a secure, locked down, and centrally managed OMNISSA Horizon endpoint.
Devices running on LEAF OS support OMNISSA Blast and RDP protocols out of the box and boast advanced multimedia capabilities, including Microsoft Teams optimization, HTML5 Multimedia Redirection (HTML5 MMR), Browser Content Redirection, and extensive USB peripheral devices support.
Computers running LEAF OS can deliver virtual desktops from any one of 11 popular Windows operating systems via vSpace Pro Enterprise, including Windows 10 & 11, Windows Server 2019 and 2022.
LEAF OS features the NComputing vCAST Streaming technology which reduces the overall server-side CPU usage for web videos like YouTube or local media content without the need for expensive GPUs.
The new UXP Turbo protocol supported by LEAF OS delivers an enhanced desktop experience with PC-like performance for 3D rendering, browser scrolling, video playback and multimedia-intensive applications.
Simple, affordable and powerful.
LEAF OS for Amazon WorkSpaces offers enterprise customers a robust and secure endpoint solution. Smooth and efficient connectivity to AWS workspaces via the Amazon WorkSpaces Streaming Protocol (WSP) enables high-performance remote access across various workloads, delivering responsive, full-featured desktops—even in low-bandwidth environments. Through secure transport protocols, WSP protects visual data and user inputs, safeguarding customer information.
LEAF OS software is designed and built for the x86-64 CPU architecture, typically on Intel or AMD CPUs. Devices running LEAF OS are fully optimized for Amazon WorkSpaces for End-User Computing, ensuring they meet the enterprise's performance, security, and manageability demands.
How NComputing can help you virtualize desktops.
Citrix provides server, application, desktop virtualization, networking, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and cloud computing technologies. NComputing offers RX-series thin clients (both ARM and x86-based) and LEAF OS for use with Citrix.
Microsoft has expanded its offerings to include Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD), Windows 365, and Remote Desktop Services (RDS). NComputing offers RX-series thin clients (both ARM and x86-based) and LEAF OS for use with these Microsoft systems.
VMware Horizon is a comprehensive virtualization platform designed to deliver and manage virtual desktops and applications from various devices. NComputing offers EX-series thin clients and LEAF OS for use with VMware Horizon.
vSpace Pro is an end-to-end virtualization solution delivering Windows® desktops to users. This platform supports eleven popular Windows® operating systems using NComputing thin clients, Chromebooks, or repurposed PCs running LEAF OS software.
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