Virtual Office Space The success of any organization is directly proportional to the productivity levels of its employees. This factor, in turn, depends on how satisfied employees are in the workplace. In today’s rapidly changing IT environments, the definition of a workspace is quickly changing as well. Organizations are trying to incorporate several new ideas […]
RDS Server Remote desktop services (RDS) is an important component of Microsoft Windows Server that enables users to access session-based desktops. Formerly known as terminal services, it was renamed RDS with the release of Windows 2008 R2. With RDS, businesses can publish Windows applications or the entire desktop running RDS to a remote client via […]
OEM technology Original equipment manufacturer or OEM technology is a general term that is commonly encountered when you purchase IT products; hardware or software. It involves partnerships between different companies to deliver a best-of-breed solution to the enduser that is significantly cost-effective. The term original equipment manufacturer is used differently by different people. Initially, the […]
Private Cloud Computing Implementing a cloud solution for a business is a very complex process, one that requires a lot of thought and consideration. This is mainly due to the fact that there are different kinds of cloud services, which generally can be divided into two: public cloud and private cloud. The public cloud is […]
UK Channel Partners With nearly 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Steve Wilson is a seasoned veteran in the IT world. Recently, Steven has taken his talents to Parallels, where he will be joining the UK team to reinforce and boost the channel development in the region. John Leahy, the head of sales […]
Parallels Events! Booking your IT calendar for the next quarter? You can find the Parallels team at various IT industry events regularly. We’re always here to talk about Macs, Virtualization, Remote Application, Mac Management, and more – but take the chance to pick our brains in person at these Parallels Events! July 26-28: BriForum – […]
When Google introduced the Chromebook, many people thought that it was not a good idea to build laptops specifically for browser use. The lack of traditional storage, incompatibility with Windows applications, and need for a continuous Internet connection were some of the limitations of this product. However, Chromebooks have surprised everyone with their rising sales. […]
Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) Discover 2016 Last week came and went, and with it went the Hewlett Packard Enterprises Discover 2016 event, a conference that was incredibly engaging and enriching to all who attended. It was a resounding success for us at Parallels, who were there actively promoting our cost-effective VDI and application virtualization solution, […]
Hyper-coverged Infrastructure Hyper-converged infrastructure is the latest buzz in IT circles. Thanks to virtualization and cloud computing technology, businesses are now able to integrate multiple IT components into a single entity to remove silos, optimize costs, and improve productivity. Converged and hyper-converged infrastructures provide this flexibility to businesses. This article looks at the differences between […]
Remote application overview A remote application is an application delivery solution wherein the actual application is installed on a central server and is used from a remote device. The end user receives screenshots of the application while being able to provide keyboard, thumb tap, and mouse inputs. Remote apps have many names: remote application, server-client […]