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About Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) is a remote work solution that provides secure virtual access to business applications and desktops on any device or OS—from anywhere. The platform offers an agile, cloud-ready foundation and end-to-end security fueled by a centralized management console with granular policies. Companies can leverage on-premises, hybrid, or public cloud deployments and integrate with existing technology like Microsoft Azure and AWS. Parallels RAS aims to give organizations the flexibility, scalability, and IT agility to adapt to changing business needs. Parallels RAS offers a single, full-featured licensing model that includes 24/7 support and access to product training.	About VMware Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA). Simplify software asset management (SAM) for VMware. Make the most of your VMware investments. Even the most advanced IT department may struggle to procure, deploy and manage thousands of enterprise VMware assets. Navigating the negotiation and renewal process only adds time and complexity. Without a deep understanding of VMware licensing programs, terms and conditions, it’s easy to fall behind – and risk overspending. A VMware enterprise licensing agreement (ELA) simplifies licensing and reduces costs. With enterprise-wide coverage and 3-year terms, it frees IT resources from time-consuming licensing tasks. Working with Softchoice ensures you get the best value from your ELA. Make the most of your VMware investments. Right-size your SAM strategy. Enterprise software agreements have made it much more cost-effective to acquire the technology that powers your business.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Parallels RAS is ideal for SMBs, enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare, MSPs, government agencies, remote workers, and IT departments needing cost-effective, secure, and flexible remote access to applications and desktops.	Audience Companies that need to to accelerate their transition to holistic private and public cloud solutions
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $120 US/year/concurrent user 1-year subscription Minimum 15 users. Includes 24/7 Support. Additional purchase packages available. Free Version Free Trial	Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial
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Company Information Parallels Founded: 1999 Canada www.parallels.com/products/ras/remote-application-server/	Company Information Softchoice Founded: 1989 Canada softchoice.com
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Categories Application Virtualization Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Remote Desktop Unified Workspaces Virtual Desktop (VDI) Virtualization	Categories Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Cloud Management Cloud Migration Cloud Security Data Center Management Digital Workplace Endpoint Protection Mobile Device Management (MDM) Network Monitoring Network Security Remote Desktop RMM Virtual Desktop (VDI) Virtual Machine Virtualization
Remote Desktop Features Chat Cross-Platform Access File Transfer Group View Mobile Device Access Multi Monitor Support Record Remote Sessions Remote Print Remote Wake User Management Virtual Desktop (VDI) Features Desktop-as-a-Service Load Balancing Multi-Device Support Multi-Factor Authentication Permissions / Access Controls Self Service Portal Third Party Integration Virtualization Features Archiving & Retention Capacity Monitoring Data Mobility Desktop Virtualization Disaster Recovery Namespace Management Performance Management Version Control Virtual Machine Monitoring Show More Features Application Virtualization Features Conflict Prevention Cross-Platform Support Dashboard Debugging Incident Management Legacy App Support Memory Protection Multiple App Instances Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Features Admin Console Application Management Backup & Recovery BYOL Management Cloud Encryption Device Management File Management GPU Virtualization Multi-Factor Authentication Policy Management Single Sign On User Provisioning	Remote Desktop Features Chat Cross-Platform Access File Transfer Group View Mobile Device Access Multi Monitor Support Record Remote Sessions Remote Print Remote Wake User Management Virtual Desktop (VDI) Features Desktop-as-a-Service Load Balancing Multi-Device Support Multi-Factor Authentication Permissions / Access Controls Self Service Portal Third Party Integration Virtualization Features Archiving & Retention Capacity Monitoring Data Mobility Desktop Virtualization Disaster Recovery Namespace Management Performance Management Version Control Virtual Machine Monitoring Show More Features Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Features Baseline Manager Diagnostic Tools Full Transaction Diagnostics Performance Control Resource Management Root-Cause Diagnosis Server Performance Trace Individual Transactions Cloud Management Features Access Control Billing & Provisioning Capacity Analytics Cost Management Demand Monitoring Multi-Cloud Management Performance Analytics SLA Management Supply Monitoring Workflow Approval Cloud Security Features Antivirus Application Security Behavioral Analytics Encryption Endpoint Management Incident Management Intrusion Detection System Threat Intelligence Two-Factor Authentication Vulnerability Management Data Center Management Features Audit Trail Behavior-Based Acceleration Cross Reference System Device Auto Discovery Diagnostic Testing Import / Export Data JCL Management Multi-Platform Multi-User Power Management Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Digital Workplace Features Activity / News Feed Calendar Management Chat / Messaging Content Management Document Management Employee Directory File Sharing Knowledge Management Surveys & Feedback Task Management Endpoint Protection Features Activity Log Antivirus Application Security Behavioral Analytics Device Management Encryption Signature Matching Web Threat Management Whitelisting / Blacklisting Mobile Device Management (MDM) Features Automatic Device Recognition Data Management Deployment Management Inventory Management Maintenance Utilities Procurement Management Remote Update / Installation Software Management Synchronization Management Wireless Network Support Network Monitoring Features Bandwidth Monitoring Baseline Manager Diagnostic Tools Internet Usage Monitoring IP Address Monitoring Real Time Analytics Resource Management Server Monitoring SLA Monitoring Uptime Monitoring Web Traffic Reporting Network Security Features Access Control Analytics / Reporting Compliance Reporting Firewalls Internet Usage Monitoring Intrusion Detection System Threat Response VPN Vulnerability Scanning RMM Features Deployment Management For MSPs IT Asset Management Mobile Access Network Monitoring Patch Management Real-time Alerts Remediation Management Virtual Machine Features Backup Management Graphical User Interface Remote Control VDI Virtual Machine Encryption Virtual Machine Migration Virtual Machine Monitoring Virtual Server
Integrations Active Directory Amazon Web Services (AWS) AppsAnywhere ControlUp CortexDecoder Google Cloud Platform Google Cloud Security Command Center HackGuard IBM Cloud IGEL IronDefense Login VSI Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Nutanix AHV Omnissa Horizon 8 Parallels Secure Workspace VMware vCenter Workspace ONE ZENworks Asset Management Show More Integrations View All 23 Integrations	Integrations Active Directory Amazon Web Services (AWS) AppsAnywhere ControlUp CortexDecoder Google Cloud Platform Google Cloud Security Command Center HackGuard IBM Cloud IGEL IronDefense Login VSI Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Nutanix AHV Omnissa Horizon 8 Parallels Secure Workspace VMware vCenter Workspace ONE ZENworks Asset Management Show More Integrations View All 9 Integrations
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