Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances digital workspaces with security, flexibility, and efficiency
Parallels, a global leader in cross-platform virtualization and digital workspace solutions, is introducing Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server) 21.0, the newest version of its secure, flexible, and cost-effective application and desktop delivery platform.
According to the company, Parallels RAS 21.0 empowers organizations to modernize IT, support hybrid workforces, and scale seamlessly across on-premises, cloud, and multi-cloud environments.
“Parallels RAS 21.0 introduces major advancements that meet the evolving priorities of IT leaders striving to balance security, productivity, and cost efficiency,” said Prashant Ketkar, chief technology and product officer at Parallels. “This release underscores our commitment to empowering enterprises with a unified digital workspace experience—one that delivers simplified deployment, intelligent automation, and enterprise-grade security.”
Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances the flexibility of hybrid cloud deployments with deeper integration into Microsoft Azure and other multi-cloud platforms, making it easier for IT teams to provision, scale, and manage resources across different environments.
End users benefit from a more seamless digital workspace with improved web client capabilities, optimized device redirection, and stronger security measures, the company said.
Key benefits include:
- Hybrid Cloud Flexibility
- Enhanced User Experience
- Stronger Security
- Simplified IT Management
- Platform Readiness and Accessibility
"IT leaders are increasingly focused on tools that simplify the complexity of managing distributed applications and desktops across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring a balance of scalability, control, and user experience," said Shannon Kalvar, research director at IDC. "Solutions like Parallels RAS 21 that integrate seamlessly within a broader ecosystem and support flexible, repeatable architectures are best positioned to meet the growing demands of hybrid work and end-user computing.”
Now in its 21st generation, Parallels RAS is a flexible virtual application and desktop delivery solution designed to let organizations of all sizes provide secure remote access to business-critical applications and desktops from any device, anywhere, the company said.
The platform supports deployment across on-premises, private cloud, or public cloud infrastructures (including full integration with Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and AWS, in addition to on-prem and hyper-converged infrastructure).
With a unified management console, it enables IT teams to publish apps or full desktops, scale dynamically, and manage security, access and performance, all without requiring complex multi-component stacks.
Parallels RAS 21.0 is available now.
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