Extend the life of legacy PCs with LEAF OS and UDS Enterprise
As organizations prepare for Windows 10 end-of-life in October 2025, many are seeking a more affordable, eco-conscious alternative to replacing entire fleets of devices. With LEAF OS and UDS Enterprise, they can repurpose old PCs and laptops into high-performance, secure endpoints for virtual desktop environments.
LEAF OS, a lightweight, Linux-based thin client operating system developed by NComputing, is designed for x86-64 hardware and transforms aging endpoints into secure, centrally managed devices. Paired with UDS Enterprise, Virtual Cable’s digital workplace solution, these thin clients can access virtual desktops, apps, and remote devices across on-prem, cloud, or hybrid infrastructures.
IT teams can deploy LEAF OS to disk or run it live via USB for maximum flexibility—making this joint solution ideal for educational institutions, enterprises, and service providers looking to modernize without costly hardware refresh cycles.
Seamless access to virtual desktops and applications
Thanks to native support for UDS Enterprise 4.0, LEAF OS now enables users to securely access:
- Windows and Linux virtual desktops
- Virtualized applications, both Windows and Linux
- Remote access to physical devices (Windows, Linux, and macOS)
- Optimized Microsoft Teams performance for video and audio
This integration ensures a smooth user experience, even on older devices, and makes it easier than ever to manage hybrid or fully virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI).
Advanced peripheral support and remote access
The joint solution includes everything needed for a comprehensive user session:
- Full USB redirection (webcams, audio, printers, storage, smart cards, security keys)
- Multi-monitor support with independent screen rotation
LEAF OS and UDS Enterprise provide secure remote access to physical devices. An enterprise-grade experience without the cost or complexity of new hardware or OS migrations.
A smart alternative to Windows 10 migration
Upgrading to Windows 11 often requires newer hardware and higher licensing costs. LEAF OS with UDS Enterprise offers a smarter, vendor-agnostic path forward, allowing organizations to:
- Extend the life of current devices
- Lower TCO (total cost of ownership)
- Reduce e-waste and improve sustainability
- Centralize endpoint management with full control
This is a timely solution for IT teams navigating budget constraints, hardware limitations, and the shift toward remote or hybrid work.
Why IT teams trust the LEAF OS + UDS Enterprise integration
This alliance combines the strengths of two trusted platforms in virtualization and thin client technology. While UDS Enterprise delivers scalability, security, and compatibility with any VDI stack, LEAF OS provides a lightweight, reliable foundation for endpoint access.
With support for multiple hypervisors, authentication methods, and connection protocols, this integration empowers IT admins with total infrastructure control, all while reducing complexity and cost.
Modernize your virtual desktops without replacing your hardware
The LEAF OS and UDS Enterprise 4.0 integration offers a secure, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to hardware replacement in the face of Windows 10 end-of-support. IT teams can provide fast, reliable access to virtual desktops and applications, while extending the life of existing hardware and reducing their environmental impact.
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