Parallels RAS

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If you are looking for more stability and less complexity in your app and desktop delivery solution and are currently searching for a Omnissa Horizon alternative, then you should consider Parallels® RAS.

Typical concerns from Omnissa Horizon customers

Business stability

Business stability

There has been a fair amount of turmoil with the changes Horizon customers have recently experienced. From dropping a large portion of their partner network and increasing costs, to openly suggesting a focus on their top 1000 customers, these moves suggest a lack of care for their remaining customers and a shift in their culture which has delivered a lot of uncertainty for Horizon customers.

Costly choice

Costly choice

Horizon customers seeking the flexibility to deploy on-premises, via hybrid or multi-cloud environments, or to make Azure Virtual Desktop transitions are challenged by complex licensing. Adding to that, Horizon Universal Licensing adds further costs and complexity to the experience.

Complexity

Complexity

Horizon customers must deal with multiple consoles and different touchpoints to access information. Why not empower users with a simple digital workspace? Leverage just one console for administration for straightforward deployment and management.

How Parallels RAS helps overcome these concerns

Customer-centric approach

Parallels is dedicated to meeting customer needs with a robust product roadmap and targeted R&D to address specific requirements. Supported by an extensive team, a vast partner network, and a continually growing ecosystem, Parallels RAS is the ideal solution for customers seeking a meaningful partnership to support their business needs.

Flexible integration

Parallels RAS is designed for hybrid environments (on-premises, cloud, multi-cloud) as a standard and offers compatibility with leading hypervisors, along with seamless integration with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Microsoft Azure. It also supports Amazon EC2—all part of its competitive licensing model.

Simplified management

Parallels RAS simplifies complex management with a single management console, wizard-based deployment, advanced image management, built-in FSLogix support, and free training and onboarding. It’s everything an IT administrator needs to deploy at scale.

Comparing Parallels RAS to Horizon

Topic Horizon Parallels RAS
License costs High Low
Installation and setup: Time investment High Low
Ongoing administration High Low
Let's Encrypt SSL/TLS certificate management No Yes
Hybrid by design Partial
(Only if Universal Licensing is used)
Yes
Reporting Partial
(Limited history even with a premium license)
Yes
(Unlimited)
Single console No Yes
Single license model No Yes
Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server)

Flexible and secure virtual app and desktop delivery solution

Parallels RAS is an all-in-one virtual application and desktop delivery solution that enables organizations of all sizes to work securely from anywhere, on any device. Deploy on-premises, on public cloud, or with a hybrid solution. With Parallels RAS, organizations can adapt and scale to changing business needs and replace their Omnissa Horizon environment for the better.

Why choose Parallels RAS over Omnissa Horizon?

Simplified management

Simplified management

Enjoy straightforward deployment configurations and maintenance from a single management console, ideal for both IT generalists and specialists.

Flexible integration

Flexible integration

Parallels RAS enables end users with the flexibility to work and collaborate in any remote environment while using their chosen devices.

TCO

Total cost of ownership

Optimize your total cost of ownership with fast and effective onboarding and deployment, complemented by 24/7 support, technical training, and straightforward licensing.

User Experience

User Experience

Empower users with an intuitive digital workspace, granting them the flexibility to work and collaborate seamlessly in any remote environment using their preferred devices.

Security

Security

Protect your assets with robust end-to-end security and compliance measures incorporated directly into the code, enabling deployment confidence across all configurations.

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