Cendio, a privately owned company headquartered in Sweden, was founded in 1992, employs approximately 20 individuals, and reported $1.9M in revenue as of 2023. Specializing in enterprise and telecoms software, the company develops and supports ThinLinc, a Linux Remote Desktop Server, which assists organizations worldwide in publishing Linux desktops and applications.
On May 21, 2026, Cendio highlighted how its ThinLinc solution addresses the rapidly shifting network security landscape, noting that major firewall vendors, such as Fortinet, are aggressively deprecating legacy SSL VPN tunnel modes, forcing organizations to reconsider remote access strategies. Previously, on May 14, Cendio announced a partnership with Microsoft to integrate ThinLinc into Microsoft Azure's high-performance computing (HPC) environment, combining Cendio’s expertise in remote Linux desktops with Microsoft’s global HPC infrastructure. In March, the company positioned ThinLinc as an alternative for Linux developers seeking to work with GPU-heavy workflows, noting that approximately 63% of IT professionals value open-source software for its productivity benefits, often turning to solutions like TurboVNC. Earlier in March, Cendio also presented ThinLinc as an alternative to SSH + X11 for scalable and secure Linux remote desktop access for hundreds of users, addressing inherent issues with the traditional method. This followed Cendio's announcement on March 2, 2026, regarding the official launch of THINLINC USA INC in Indiana, establishing a local presence in North America.