Parallels on Azure helps streamline remote desktop delivery for SMBs
An increasingly mobile and flexible workforce means greater demand for virtual desktops that can be delivered to any device. But complex and expensive to achieve, putting it beyond the reach of smaller organizations.
Cross platform solutions specialist Parallels is aiming to simplify things with the launch of its Parallels Remote Application Server on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
"Microsoft Azure brings even more cost savings and simplicity to our solution, enabling SMBs to install Parallels RAS and deploy virtual desktops and apps to any device around the world in record time, so IT admins and end users can experience the simplicity and power of the latest mobile productivity tools that fit within their budgets," says Jack Zubarev, Parallels president. "Parallels is leveling the playing field for SMBs that have struggled to implement virtual client computing (VCC) due to cost and complexity."
Parallels RAS can be added to existing infrastructure to simplify virtual desktop and application delivery for both IT departments and employees, while at the same time reducing security, management, and helpdesk costs. It delivers an all-inclusive solution, including a load balancer and there's no need for complicated infrastructure. Parallels RAS supports PC, Mac, Chromebook, iOS, Android, Widows Phone, Linux, Raspberry Pi and any device with an HTML5 web browser, without the IT team having to touch any of the devices.
"In today's mobile environment, it is important for businesses to have a cloud solution that will fit their business needs," says Erin Chapple, general manager, Windows Server at Microsoft. "The addition of Parallels Remote Application Server powered by Azure provides a cost-effective and simple solution to help SMBs take advantage of the latest VCC technology, including Windows Server 2016."
The solution will be on display at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week and you can find out more on the Parallels website.
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