Parallels today launched Parallels Remote
Application Server version 15 (www.parallels.com/ras),
giving IT organizations the easiest and the most cost-effective solution
to deliver Windows applications and desktops to employees on
any device. A short learning curve, fast implementation, easy migration
from competing platforms, an integrated load-balancing solution, and the
lowest licensing costs enable IT organizations to re-deploy their
valuable IT budgets to other projects with implementation of Parallels
Remote Application Server.
“IT departments today are increasingly seeking simpler and more
cost-effective ways to deliver virtual applications and data to users on
any device with on-location and device-specific features and security
configurations,” said Robert Young, Research Director, IT Service
Management and Client Virtualization Software, IDC. “The availability of
such a useful and cost-effective solution has the potential to disrupt
the market by enabling enterprises, SMBs, VARs and MSPs to efficiently
support more devices, while realizing ongoing cost savings from
streamlined IT support, extended hardware life, and increased
productivity.”
Designed with IT admin productivity and the end user experience in mind,
Parallels Remote Application Server now features an enhanced user
interface that reduces time for most common admin tasks, including a
streamlined user enrollment process with intuitive configuration wizards
for tasks such as application maintenance and new server setups.
“Parallels Remote Application Server v15 offers the easiest desktop and
application delivery solution for corporate IT departments, ISVs and
MSPs,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels president. “Reducing complexity and
costs from the delivery of any applications to employees on any devices
was our goal for this v15 release.”
Parallels Remote Application Server offers IT administrators ultimate
flexibility in delivering Windows and Windows applications to employees
on any devices under BYOD or choice programs. The solution integrates
and incorporates all features for remote desktop and application
delivery — including reporting, high availability, two-factor
authentication, and Windows Client Management — which are
functionalities that other products often sell separately. Ideal for any
size of business, large or small, Parallels Remote Application Server is
fully functional from the start with no installation of extra modules
required.
“High-quality cross-platform support is the number one benefit of the
switch from Citrix to Parallels Remote Application Server.
Now, with the efforts of W.S. Badcock network engineers like Michael
Buckley, we are able to efficiently deliver desktops and applications to
Linux, Macintosh and Windows devices with ease,” said Todd
Zacharias, W.S. Badcock Corp. manager of IT network systems.
Dale Hobbs, LUSH Cosmetics’ network and security systems manager, said,
“Switching to Parallels Remote Application Server was simple, and
significantly reduced our licensing costs. We are able to easily create
a stable network environment that is simple to deploy and manage.”
Parallels Remote Application Server customer case studies and quotes are
available online at www.parallels.com/ras/insights.
Parallels Remote Application Server v15 Key Features:
Improved User Experience:
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Redesigned user-friendly HTML5 client improvement uses browser access,
enabling end users to copy and paste between applications and change
passwords
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Three intuitive configuration wizards to help IT administrators
quickly deploy applications and servers
IT Management Improvements:
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Fast environment setup with now automated Windows Server
configuration, application publishing and client configuration
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Live session management on the servers, with administrators now able
to schedule server reboot and application access as well as logon
control for more effective planned server maintenance
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Default settings automatically assigned for application and server
setup, with administrators able to set the preferred default
configuration and change settings to multiple servers at the same time
Publishing Versatility:
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Wider range of virtual resources now available, offering a seamless
publishing experience from URL and intranet services, centralized
drives, desktops and applications
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Chrome OS Client updates that support Microsoft RemoteFX
and peripheral redirection to offer a high-end graphics application
delivery
Enhanced Security:
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Windows, Mac and Linux client configuration policy
security with extended administrator capabilities to secure data and
application access while preventing illegitimate user access
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Built-in support for additional security technology, such as SafeNet,
DeepNet, RADIUS authentication
Integrated Support:
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Parallels Client (previously called Parallels 2X RDP) and Parallels
Remote Application Server are now available with localized user
interfaces in 11 languages, including English, Italian, Spanish,
French, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, German, Korean, Chinese
Traditional and Chinese Simplified. Parallels Client works with
Parallels Remote Application Server to provide employees universal
access to virtual apps, desktops and data from any device so they can
work from anywhere.
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24/7 Support - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, English language
Parallels Remote Application Server support and troubleshooting are
available via phone and email
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Comprehensive Parallels Remote Application Server Knowledge Base and
support ticketing system
Availability and Pricing
Download a free 30-day trial of Parallels Remote Application Server v15,
which includes 50 concurrent user licenses, at www.parallels.com/ras.
Parallels Remote Application Server v15 features a concurrent user
license at $99 per year for a lower acquisition cost, lower support cost
and lower training cost with full functionality from the start,
including support. Parallels Remote Application Server will be available
on February 3, 2016, via online and approved resellers, which can be
found at www.parallels.com/ras.