Alludo (Parallels) Recognized as a Major Player in Two IDC MarketScape Reports

Alludo (Parallels), a global leader in cross-platform solutions, is excited to announce its recognition as a Major Player in two IDC MarketScape reports: the “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual Client Computing 2024 Vendor Assessment” (doc #US51271924, June 2024) and the “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Desktop as a Service 2024 Vendor Assessment” (doc #US51272024, June 2024). 

Parallels RAS and DaaS Solutions in the Foreground 

The IDC MarketScape reports evaluate vendors who deliver applications and desktop virtualization support directly to customers. Alludo (Parallels) has two products that were part of the evaluation for each report – Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server) and Parallels DaaS (Desktop as a Service). 

Parallels RAS 

 Parallels RAS is a flexible virtual application and desktop delivery solution that empowers organizations of all sizes to work securely from anywhere, on any device. The platform offers an agile, cloud-ready foundation and end-to-end security, controlled by a centralized management console. Leverage on-premises, hybrid, or public cloud deployments and integrate with existing technologies like Azure Virtual Desktop and Amazon EC2.  

With Parallels RAS, gain the flexibility, scalability, and IT agility to quickly adapt to changing business needs. Best of all, Parallels RAS offers a single, full-featured licensing model that includes 24/7 support and access to free training.Discover more information on Parallels RAS.

Parallels DaaS 

 Parallels DaaS (Desktop-as-a-Service) is a cloud-based app and desktop delivery solution that offers a flexible and secure way to access critical data and apps from any internet-connected device. It uses a unique, cloud-native architecture that isolates the management infrastructure (which is managed by Parallels) and leaves critical business data where it belongs, in the business environment. This dramatically improves security and offers incredible scalability.   

For IT admins, Parallels DaaS simplifies the onboarding and management process with intuitive administration controls and real-time dashboards, allowing all types of businesses to deliver and use enterprise-grade IT solutions.  Discover more information on Parallels DaaS.

Industry expert assessment 

“Parallels has continued to improve on their already powerful clients and multimedia protocol and is an excellent choice for an organization that needs to organize an existing heterogeneous VCC environment, including DaaS and most common hypervisors as an option,” said Shannon Kalvar, research director of IT Service Management and Client Virtualization at IDC. “Parallels delivers simple, flexible licensing, provides freedom of choice between desktop, server, and cloud, and has a clear roadmap that tracks with current and predicted trends.” 

About IDC MarketScape 

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market.  

 IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers. 

Parallels’ Commitment to innovation 

 “We’re honored by this recognition from the IDC MarketScape,” said Prashant Ketkar, CTO at Parallels. “Our goal at Parallels is to deliver flexible, customer-centric, and cost-effective solutions that provide secure access to desktops and applications on any device, anywhere.  

We believe these reports highlight our forward momentum and continuous innovation as we move toward integrating our products into a Parallels unified workspace ecosystem.” 

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