TravelEssence runs Windows and Mac apps side-by-side
TravelEssence leveraged Parallels Desktop for Business to run Windows apps like Tourwriter and Galileo with Mac apps like Pages, Photos, and Numbers.
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Focus on business growth—let your Mac handle any apps smoothly
Parallels® Desktop helps you run Windows apps like QuickBooks, Microsoft 365, and over 200,000 apps on your Mac. Adapt to the Mac you love, without having to give up the apps you need.
Authorized by Microsoft.
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POOLgroup simplifies daily operations
POOLgroup utilizes Parallels Desktop for Business to simplify daily operations, save time, and help customers by running Windows and Mac apps side-by-side.
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Run all your business apps on your Windows and Mac side by side
With Parallels, you can run any Windows app on your Mac, side by side, in minutes—from anywhere.
Budget-friendly solutions
Optimize your budget with a software solution that enables you, your employees, or your teams to use their Mac computer. Use existing software licenses, access applications not available on Mac, and more with Parallels Desktop, all with a total cost of ownership that keeps your budget in line.
Advanced security features
Protect your business’s assets with encrypted virtual machines, secure backups, and centralized management. Safeguard your business against data breaches and cyberthreats with Parallels Desktop Pro Business Edition.
Explore the versions of Parallels Desktop that are right for your business
Parallels Desktop
Best for a business owner or employee needing to run Windows apps on their Mac
Authorized by Microsoft
Optimized for Mac M-series
Starting at
/year
billed annually (per individual user)
- Use 200,000+ Windows apps
- Access the full range of apps and features
- No need for a second Windows machine
- Switch between macOS and Windows effortlessly
Parallels Desktop for Business
Best for an IT Admin needing to manage licenses for a business
Authorized by Microsoft
Optimized for Mac M-series
Starting at
/year
billed annually (per user)
- Centralized license management
- Mass deployment capabilities
- SSO/SAML and VPN security
- Integration with IT Tools
Ready to work with a Parallels Desktop Partner?
If your small to medium-sized business provides managed IT services or related functions, consider purchasing Parallels from a trusted partner. We empower our partners with flexible, innovative solutions that accelerate your business growth and drive organizational excellence.
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Eliminate budget and resource constraints and overcome compatibility challenges with Parallels Desktop. Scale your business’s growth and equip employees with the tools they need to succeed.
Business Analysis
Access Windows-exclusive business analysis apps with the complete functionality your business demands. Enjoy popular analytics and data visualization side-by-side with Windows apps on Mac.
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Instructional Designers
Run the Windows-only software and the complete functionality instructional designers and education professionals need to design courses, curricula, and more on the Mac.
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GIS Professionals
Use Windows-exclusive software side-by-side with ArcGIS and other essential GIS tools and more, regardless of OS requirements.
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Microsoft 365
Access the full Microsoft 365 experience alongside critical macOS applications, all on your preferred Mac hardware. In addition, enjoy complete access to the Windows-based accounting software tools in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
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Excel
Access the full power and capabilities of Excel on your Mac—no PC required. From keyboard shortcuts to pivot tables, you’ll have all the features.
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Apps that work for your business
Bring all your business-critical applications together—using powerful Mac hardware. Run full-featured Windows applications including the complete Microsoft 365 Office Suite, Power BI, ArcGIS, Articulate 360, and Visual Studio. It's all on your Mac!
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On-demand webinars
Make the most of your business’s software investment with webinars and more. Learn how to maximize the Parallels Desktop experience with the resources your small or medium-sized business needs.
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Focus on your business, we help your apps work on Mac
Boost productivity, make day-to-day operations more efficient, and eliminate IT struggles with a solution that unifies Mac, Windows, and Linux worlds—all with a total cost of ownership that won’t break your budget. Stick with the Mac you know and love without losing access to the apps you need.
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