Virtual Client Computing in 2017: Tools and Tips for Successful Implementation

Today, companies using software solutions for delivering virtual desktops and applications to any device have a wide choice. The link is relatively fresh market research from IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual Client Computing Software Vendor Assessment . In the latest IDC report on the VCC (Virtual Client Computing) market, our Parallels Remote Application Server ( RAS ) product was included in the “Primary Players”. The extract from the report, which includes the chapters “ IDC Opinion ” and “ Basic Recommendations ”, can be downloaded from our website .

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From the report:

" One of the key benefits of Parallels RAS is simplicity." “We assume that all these features of Parallels RAS,” given that customers can use this product to deliver full-fledged Windows virtual desktops using Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer and VMware ESXi hypervisors, will allow Parallels to increase their market share, especially in the segment of small and medium-sized companies whose resources do not allow the use of more expensive and complex advanced VDI configurations and RDSH. ".

What to look for when choosing a VCC software:

1. Install and Run

An important factor for any IT manager is quick installation of software. Parallels RAS can be installed in 30 minutes, fully deployed and configured - in a matter of hours. The IDC MarketScape report says: “ One of the reasons Parallels is highly appreciated is the integration of its VCC software .”



2. Experience of use

While IT managers want to make their work easier by simplifying integration, the experience of end-user interaction with the product is just as important. Parallels RAS is a convenient solution that provides work on iPad, iPhone, and Android tablets and smartphones, with the support of well-known native gestures for managing applications and files, which increases work productivity.



3. Price and maintenance cost

According to the IDC report, for buyers looking for the most profitable premium products, price is one of the main criteria. Compared to competitors, Parallels RAS allows you to save up to 60% on the cost of licenses, both for small companies with 15 users and large organizations with thousands of employees working at the same time.


“ Parallels RAS is sold significantly cheaper than premium products offered by larger vendors. It should also be noted that Parallels has a flexible “postpaid” licensing model that is suitable for companies with different business conditions, including managed service providers (MSP) and independent software vendors (ISVs) that serve customers with the widest range of needs. ".

Read more about the benefits of the Parallels partner program: for ISV - parallels.com/partners/isv , for MSP - parallels.com/partners/msp . In general, information about the affiliate program is available at parallels.com/partners.com .

4. Mobile integration

The development of mobile technologies has led to the fact that today employees are expected to work productively regardless of the place and time of using their mobile gadgets. Therefore, the continuous support of virtual applications and files on smartphones and tablets is extremely important. Parallels RAS allows IT to simply select and email employees with instructions and links for easy installation of client applications on Android tablets and smartphones, iPad, iPhone, Windows Phone, PC, Mac, Chromebook and other systems and devices. As noted above, Parallels RAS is the only solution that allows iOS and Android users to use familiar gestures when working with virtual Windows applications and files. And the smaller the screen of devices, the more important this function. Parallels RAS also allows you to use any device with HTML5 browsers.



5. Flexibility, scalability and partnership program

When choosing VCC solutions, much attention is paid to the possibility of further scaling the system. Parallels RAS can be hosted locally (on premise), in a data center, and / or in the cloud (Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure). In Microsoft Azure, you can choose a 30-day trial using a pre-configured Parallels RAS for 50 simultaneous users, which is installed with one click and starts in 7 minutes. There is also an affiliate program with leading equipment manufacturers, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a trading partner of SHI International, which offers a unified, hyperconvergent VDI solution that is perfectly suitable for small companies due to the possibility of subsequent scaling. Also, our affiliate program allows you to get a margin from 35% to 40%, which will interest distributors and managed service providers.

“ Today, IT departments are increasingly looking for simpler and more economical ways of delivering virtual applications and data to any devices, with the possibility of using on-site, device-dependent functions and security configurations. Increasing the availability of such solutions can completely change the market, allowing enterprises, SMB, VAR and MSP to effectively support even more devices, saving their costs by optimizing support, increasing equipment life cycle and increasing productivity . ”