Reduced hardware requirements, simplified desktop management, and mobility solutions are the three important aspects that make desktop virtualization inevitable for most businesses. According to CIO Insight, 15 million applications are already deployed in virtual infrastructures, and 86% of server loads are expected to be virtualized by 2016. XenDesktop and XenApp from Citrix are popular broker […]
Ever since Citrix announced the End-of-Life (EOL) of XenApp for August 2016, IT administrators have been under immense pressure to make their migration plans as soon as possible. XenApp v4.5 and v5 will be supported until the end of 2015, while v6 will be EOL in the next three years. To get support after the […]
With the recent announcement of the End of Life (EOL) of Citrix virtualization products, a debate has started on the feasibility of downloading Citrix software or moving on to a more affordable alternative. Citrix offers virtualization solutions through multiple products: XenApp virtualizes applications, allowing easy centralized publication; XenDesktop enables you to publish virtual desktops; and […]
Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, the desktop virtualization software from Citrix for small and medium-sized businesses, is coming to an end. In the Q4 2012 Citrix Systems Earnings Call, Citrix CEO Mark Templeton announced its End of Life (EOL). The end of extended support for Windows Server 2003 will be on 24 August 2016. Citrix acquired VDI-in-a-Box from […]
With technology enabling professionals to work from anywhere, IT outsourcing has become a business need, therefore a business opportunity. It appears to be an added expense at first glance, but businesses ultimately save money by outsourcing, as Managed Service Providers (MSPs) provide similar services to multiple customers, which lowers the cost. By delegating server deployment, […]
Logo courtesy of Global Informatica “With Parallels 2X RAS, we are able to deliver six different versions of our software instantly to more than 300 users. The customer experience has improved significantly, with quick access to applications anywhere, anytime.” – Paolo Moleri, Marketing & Sales Director at Global Informatica Company Overview Global Informatica Srl, […]
Logo courtesy of Cambridgeshire ICT Service. “The single most important benefit of using the software has been that it has fitted in seamlessly with our existing infrastructure without the need to retrain staff or change systems management software.” – Leonard Veenendaal, Technical Services Manager, Cambridgeshire County Council. The Challenge Cambridgeshire ICT service makes […]
The best part about being in Chicago for Microsoft Ignite wasn’t the deep dish—but the memories! (The deep dish definitely came close, though.) We had a blast talking with IT professionals and more about our business solutions, including Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM and Parallels 2X Remote Application Server: First, we hung out at […]
Raspberry Pi is a very low-cost computer with a Linux-based OS. Parallels 2X Remote Application Server (RAS) enables you to transform this $35 device into a complete workstation. The advent of Raspberry Pi in early 2012 has created a revolution in computing circles. With a price tag of $35 and support for variants of Linux […]
Screenshot courtesy of Microsoft Ignite. Parallels®, a global leader in cross-platform solutions (parallels.com/about), will exhibit at the Microsoft Ignite conference in Chicago, IL, May 4-8 (Booth 111) and demo its new Parallels® 2X Remote Application Server (RAS), Parallels® Mac Management for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Parallels Desktop® for Mac Business Edition, a […]