IGEL Research Quantifies 62% Endpoint IT Cost Reduction with Its Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform

New research shows how prevention-first endpoint architecture is redefining ROI in a Zero Trust world

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:27pm

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IGEL, a global software company delivering an Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform for modern digital workspaces and secure access, announced findings from its new research, Unlocking Endpoint ROI with IGEL. The study reveals that enterprises can reduce endpoint IT expenditure by an average of 62 percent, saving more than $900,000 annually, by adopting a prevention-first security architecture that eliminates local attack surfaces and simplifies management.

Why it matters

Endpoint security remains a budget priority, with 15% of security leaders ranking it among their top three cyber budget priorities. Reducing the cost and complexity of endpoint operations can help organizations pursue stronger security outcomes more efficiently.

The details

The study analyzed more than 140 enterprise environments across industries, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. The findings confirm that organizations using IGEL's immutable, prevention-first approach can achieve stronger Zero Trust-aligned security while significantly lowering cost and complexity. Across industries, the study revealed consistent outcomes: 62 percent average reduction in endpoint IT expenditure, $900,000 or more in annual modeled savings per organization, and 52 percent hardware, 25 percent IT labor, and 23 percent software cost reductions.

  • The study was published on March 31, 2026.

The players

IGEL

A global software company delivering an Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform for modern digital workspaces and secure access.

Klaus Oestermann

The CEO of IGEL.

James Millington

The VP of Product and Solutions Marketing at IGEL and principal author of the study.

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What they’re saying

“Security has reached a tipping point where the status quo is obviously not effective from a cost or security point of view; it is the foundation of competitive advantage.”

— Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL

“Enterprises across every sector are realizing that the former approach to endpoint security no longer meets the demands of a Zero Trust world. Leaders in financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing are turning to prevention-first architectures because the benefits are tangible: stronger security, lower costs, and greater resilience. This research shows that smarter choices at the endpoint can pay for themselves and create room to invest in what comes next.”

— James Millington, VP of Product and Solutions Marketing at IGEL

What’s next

Organizations ready to act can download the full study, model their own ROI scenario, and engage with IGEL to schedule a tailored ROI session based on their environment and business priorities.

The takeaway

This research shows that prevention-first endpoint architecture not only reduces risk but also funds strategic investments by significantly lowering the cost and complexity of endpoint operations across industries.