Parallels unveiled an updated version of ITS application platform remote server (RAS), Which Can Provide remote desktop services at a lower cost and reduced Significantly Compared to companies: such as Citrix complexity alternative version, Allowing Small Businesses That even take advantage of technology.
Available immediately, Parallels RAS v15 is the first software version of Parallels platform acquired With the purchase of 2X Software than a year ago.
Parallels has used the interim period to Improve the platform and make it Easier to deploy and manage, and combined With the technology of parallel access to allow users to access virtual desktop sessions and remote applications from a variety of endpoint devices, Including the Apple iPad, Google Chromebooks and Android devices. Licenses start at £ 66.66 per year per concurrent user.
Parallels claims To have reduced the cost and complexity to the point where even small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Could Provide access to Citrix as a remote control for desktops and applications to employees, Increase flexibility while Securely applications Maintaining the data in the data center.
"We Have seen a growing need for customers to deliver applications and desktops to any device, But Also thought it would be much simpler and more affordable, I so have spent the year since we acquired 2X mixing With access Parallels RAS and Strengthen it to make the better experience possible, "Parallels VP of communications John Uppendahl Said.
For end users, This Means Being Able to access desktop applications hosted by the server as Microsoft Word as if They Were running natively on your test device, with support for touch devices: such as tablets. Meanwhile, a process set-up and simple configuration wizard-based RAS Means That Parallels can be operational Within one or two days Instead of weeks or months, the company Said.
"If you use Citrix XenApp or VMware Horizon, and don 't have the infrastructure, you're looking at weeks or months, and probably bring in a consultant to start working. Parallels RAS requires no special infrastructure, and literally can download and install and be running in 15 minutes, "Said Uppendahl.
Basically, Parallels RAS is an integrated solution That Comes With load balancing and high availability support for multi-server deployments included in licensing costs, plus out-of-the-box support for universal printing and scanning.
However, the price Could be a revelation for many customers of Citrix or VMware to deliver remote desktop. Parallels says That the company Intends to license to operate and 1,000 concurrent seats can expect to see savings of 60-70 percent solution When choosing esta.
Usability extends even to Automatically update the firewall rules to provision a new remote access server, and configure the downloaded Automatically Registering When a new user, IF NECESSARY client.
Together, These advantages Could See the virtual desktop infrastructure and remote access applications open as a feasible option for Small Businesses, for the first time while being Able to handle up to 10,000 concurrent seats IF NECESSARY.
"I think this is a turning point That will Have a cascading effect for the benefit of SMEs and SMEs and enterprises of all sizes by remote application commercialization and delivery of desktops to any device, Which is portable and easy use But Also Provide the best performance "Said Uppendahl.
, Although remote access to desktops and applications May seem a little dated in today's mobile world centered IDC analyst Robert Young Said there is still a place for what virtual client computing (VCC) calls to allow users business Securely access business applications across different platforms in use.
"The SAR Parallels lets you get close to the point of Effectively deliver common business applications in a wide range of device types of pain," I Said.
"In Addition, the faster supply to Implement, competitive price and advanced to take advantage of native people in a wide range of disparate hardware and software platforms, stands to resonate with Customers, Particularly in the market medium time functions," Said Young.
Parallels offers a free version of RAS 30-day trial That Allows customers to Evaluate up to 50 simultaneous users. The company Also works with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure to make it Easier for customers to deploy RAS finally From their respective platforms public cloud Instead host on client servers.
