Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) 16 Removes Adoption
Barriers for Virtual Applications and VDI among SMEs
Barriers for Virtual Applications and VDI among SMEs
New Automation and White
Labelling Options for MSPs and ISVs Provide New Service Opportunities and
Reduce Service Delivery Costs
Labelling Options for MSPs and ISVs Provide New Service Opportunities and
Reduce Service Delivery Costs
Improved Mobile Interface, New PowerShell
APIs, and additional Security Options Enhance the Simplest and Most
Cost-Effective Remote Application Delivery and VDI Solution on the Market
APIs, and additional Security Options Enhance the Simplest and Most
Cost-Effective Remote Application Delivery and VDI Solution on the Market
SINGAPORE – JULY 11,
2017 – Today
Parallels® launches Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
version 16 (parallels.com/au/products/ras/remote-application-server/) at Microsoft’s Inspire conference in Washington
D.C. Parallels will demo new features such as PowerShell API, white labelling
for managed service providers (MSPs) and independent software vendors (ISVs),
Touch ID for iOS client, linked clones for virtual desktop infrastructure
(VDI), Turbo.net integration for an easy way to manage multiple application
versions, support for Nutanix Acropolis hypervisor, use of Microsoft Windows
Server for VDI deployments for MSPs with Microsoft Services Providers Licensing
Agreements (SPLA), and more.
2017 – Today
Parallels® launches Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
version 16 (parallels.com/au/products/ras/remote-application-server/) at Microsoft’s Inspire conference in Washington
D.C. Parallels will demo new features such as PowerShell API, white labelling
for managed service providers (MSPs) and independent software vendors (ISVs),
Touch ID for iOS client, linked clones for virtual desktop infrastructure
(VDI), Turbo.net integration for an easy way to manage multiple application
versions, support for Nutanix Acropolis hypervisor, use of Microsoft Windows
Server for VDI deployments for MSPs with Microsoft Services Providers Licensing
Agreements (SPLA), and more.
Parallels RAS 16 also
features enhanced support for use of native iOS and Android touch gestures for
remote applications – including in-house and legacy apps. Quick Keypad
capability enables customers to define application shortcuts to significantly
speed up access to most common functionality. Additional enhancements include
Swiftpoint® GT Bluetooth mouse support, printing, file transfer
support for HTML5 and Chrome clients, scalability, and smart sizing for
applications and desktops. The Linux client now also supports microphone and
camera redirection which allows use of Skype and similar apps from Linux
thin-clients.
features enhanced support for use of native iOS and Android touch gestures for
remote applications – including in-house and legacy apps. Quick Keypad
capability enables customers to define application shortcuts to significantly
speed up access to most common functionality. Additional enhancements include
Swiftpoint® GT Bluetooth mouse support, printing, file transfer
support for HTML5 and Chrome clients, scalability, and smart sizing for
applications and desktops. The Linux client now also supports microphone and
camera redirection which allows use of Skype and similar apps from Linux
thin-clients.
“Traditional
application delivery and VDI solutions are complex and expensive for SMEs and
MSPs, and result in low profitability or ROI,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels
president. “For MSPs, ISVs and businesses with 100 to 5,000+ employees,
Parallels RAS significantly simplifies and enhances the IT admin and end user
experience, enabling fast and scalable implementation and no-hassle management
of remote applications and desktops for employees and customers. It provides a
cloud-ready all-inclusive solution at significantly lower costs than
alternatives.”
application delivery and VDI solutions are complex and expensive for SMEs and
MSPs, and result in low profitability or ROI,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels
president. “For MSPs, ISVs and businesses with 100 to 5,000+ employees,
Parallels RAS significantly simplifies and enhances the IT admin and end user
experience, enabling fast and scalable implementation and no-hassle management
of remote applications and desktops for employees and customers. It provides a
cloud-ready all-inclusive solution at significantly lower costs than
alternatives.”
Australia’s Victorian
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) – the peak body for health and
wellbeing of aboriginals living in Victoria – is one organisation in Asia
Pacific tapping on the power of Parallels RAS to modernize its IT
infrastructure while reducing cost and complexity.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) – the peak body for health and
wellbeing of aboriginals living in Victoria – is one organisation in Asia
Pacific tapping on the power of Parallels RAS to modernize its IT
infrastructure while reducing cost and complexity.
Working with its
partner Evolve IT Australia – an award-winning IT services partner based in
Melbourne – VACCHO has rolled out Parallels RAS to more than 100 end-users in
less than two months, enabling employees to access the data and apps they need
wherever they go, on any device they choose. Data is secured on a central
server and encrypted connections keep it locked down from external threats.
VACCHO is also assured that future growth can be scaled smoothly, and seeks to
work with its Members and extend Parallels RAS across to over 1,500 employees
in the future.
partner Evolve IT Australia – an award-winning IT services partner based in
Melbourne – VACCHO has rolled out Parallels RAS to more than 100 end-users in
less than two months, enabling employees to access the data and apps they need
wherever they go, on any device they choose. Data is secured on a central
server and encrypted connections keep it locked down from external threats.
VACCHO is also assured that future growth can be scaled smoothly, and seeks to
work with its Members and extend Parallels RAS across to over 1,500 employees
in the future.
“An aging
infrastructure running unsupported versions of software not only lowered staff
productivity, it also made us more susceptible to rising modern threats like
ransomware,” said Eddie Gibbons, Director, Business Services, VACCHO. With
Parallels RAS, the team at Evolve IT helped us to extend the serviceable life
of these older infrastructure environments, allowing us to access a modern
supported hosted environment without the cost and complexity of immediately
procuring all new physical equipment.”
infrastructure running unsupported versions of software not only lowered staff
productivity, it also made us more susceptible to rising modern threats like
ransomware,” said Eddie Gibbons, Director, Business Services, VACCHO. With
Parallels RAS, the team at Evolve IT helped us to extend the serviceable life
of these older infrastructure environments, allowing us to access a modern
supported hosted environment without the cost and complexity of immediately
procuring all new physical equipment.”
Parallels RAS supports
application containers, with the integration of Turbo.net, enabling customers
to easily manage and deliver different versions of applications to employees.
It also integrates with the new Microsoft Azure-based deployment options and
includes improvements in VDI and hyper-converged use cases.
application containers, with the integration of Turbo.net, enabling customers
to easily manage and deliver different versions of applications to employees.
It also integrates with the new Microsoft Azure-based deployment options and
includes improvements in VDI and hyper-converged use cases.
Delivery of full or
linked-clone based desktops with Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer and VMware
ESXi or hyper-converged solutions – such as Nutanix, HPE and Lenovo – is now
supported. KVM-based VDI is also supported using Nutanix Acropolis hypervisor.
linked-clone based desktops with Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer and VMware
ESXi or hyper-converged solutions – such as Nutanix, HPE and Lenovo – is now
supported. KVM-based VDI is also supported using Nutanix Acropolis hypervisor.
Parallels RAS recently
launched an enhanced Parallels Partner Program specifically designed for MSPs
and ISVs specialising in remote Application and VDI services. It provides them
with usage-based pricing, waterfall discounts, and a host of free resources to
help them succeed. To learn more, please visit parallels.com/au/partners.
launched an enhanced Parallels Partner Program specifically designed for MSPs
and ISVs specialising in remote Application and VDI services. It provides them
with usage-based pricing, waterfall discounts, and a host of free resources to
help them succeed. To learn more, please visit parallels.com/au/partners.
Parallels RAS 16 new
features and updates include:
features and updates include:
- Extended PowerShell API – Extended Microsoft PowerShell API provides IT with
the ability to tackle complex configurations and repetitive tasks with
automatic scripts within Microsoft’s task-based command-line shell and
scripting language for improved efficiency. - Enhanced iOS and Android mobile
experience – Experience increased
productivity by using the new Quick Keypad feature, which saves time
accessing application menu commands, and by using a SwiftpointGT Bluetooth
iOS mouse.
- Parallels HTML5 Client – Improved web-access experience provides instant
access to applications, data and desktops from any HTML5 browser on a
desktop or mobile device from anywhere.
- White labelling – Now organisations can easily customise the
Parallels HTML5 Client with their company logos, branding and messaging.
- New service options for MSPs
and ISVs – Service providers can
now access VDI solutions compliant with Microsoft SPLA along with an
unlimited number of Windows Servers for Remote Desktop VDI which can be
created without consuming Windows Desktop licenses such as Windows 7, 8,
10 and Remote Desktop Client Access Licenses (CAL).
- Enhanced security – IT managers can control and restrict setting options
available to each user of the Parallels Client by location, time and
device. If a threat is detected, IT admins can remotely lock a device,
disable USB devices and clipboard usage. Also, Touch ID or a passcode can
be used for an additional layer of security.
- Improved printing – The easy to use enhanced printing redirection is
ready right out-of-the-box. Parallels RAS Universal Printing increases
printing performance and response time with local printers using
server-based desktops or virtual applications.
- Linked clones for VDI – A faster and space saving option for VDI.
- Turbo.net integration – A fast and easy way to manage multiple
application versions.
- Nutanix Acropolis hypervisor
support – MSPs and ISVs with Microsoft
Services Providers Licensing Agreements (SPLA) can now use Microsoft
Windows Server for VDI deployments.
Parallels RAS has more
than 5,000 customers from MSPs, ISVs, business sectors, healthcare, education,
manufacturing, retail, and banking.
than 5,000 customers from MSPs, ISVs, business sectors, healthcare, education,
manufacturing, retail, and banking.
Availability and
Pricing
Pricing
Parallels offers a
free 30-day full-featured trial of Parallels RAS 16 at parallels.com/au/products/ras/remote-application-server/.
free 30-day full-featured trial of Parallels RAS 16 at parallels.com/au/products/ras/remote-application-server/.
Parallels RAS pricing
is US$99.99 per year per concurrent user and includes all capabilities
(including built-in load balancer) as well as support and maintenance at a
single price point. Monthly usage based pricing is available for MSPs and ISVs
– please visit parallels.com/au for details.
is US$99.99 per year per concurrent user and includes all capabilities
(including built-in load balancer) as well as support and maintenance at a
single price point. Monthly usage based pricing is available for MSPs and ISVs
– please visit parallels.com/au for details.
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