The Challenge

VMware users are facing uncertainty regarding their IT environments and support networks, following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware. The following are reasons to migrate to Parallels from VMware:

• Future uncertainty, product development
• Universal licensing, Option being ceased
• Costly maintenance, Increased charges

The Alternative

Parallels RAS is a real alternative to VMware. Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware. existing users are considering the impacts, such as:

• Uncertainty – Broadcom has announced a sell-off plus a cull of VMware reseller partners.
• Pricing – complex pricing models and cancelled perpetual licences – Parallels RAS simplifies its licensing with an annual concurrent user fee and low setup cost, resulting in a significantly reduced TOC and cost savings to your organisation.
• Technical Innovation – Parallels have shown their commitment to continue innovation with new products and enhancements.

Benefits of Parallels RAS

Lower Budget Demand

• Uses a simpler, per-user annual licensing model, while VMware's pricing involves different editions with per-user costs and additional fees for certain features.
• Parallels RAS is generally more cost-effective with its infrastructure requirements.
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Ease of Use

• Parallels RAS boasts a user-friendly web-based console for managing applications and desktops, which is simpler to navigate than VMware's Horizon Console.
• Setting up Parallels RAS is quicker and easier than VMware, requiring less configuration and specialised knowledge.
• Parallels RAS is easier to administer, thereby lower IT resource costs.
• Offers flexibility for branding and user experience customisation.
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Performance

• Parallels RAS has better resource optimisation, allowing you to run more virtual desktops on the same hardware compared to VMware (also lower infrastructure costs).
• Parallels RAS focuses on delivering a lag-free and responsive experience for remote users, particularly suitable for graphic-intensive applications.
• Parallels RAS is designed for seamless integration with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop.

Security

• Parallels RAS achieves enterprise grade security, including MFA and granular access control for enhanced security.

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