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The virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as businesses seek to optimise their IT environments for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability. While VMware Horizon has been a longstanding player in the VDI market, many organisations are now exploring alternative solutions such as Parallels RAS. This blog delves into the key reasons driving this shift and the advantages Parallels RAS offers.
The VMware Horizon Challenge

VMware Horizon, while a robust solution, presents certain challenges for businesses...

Complex Management: Horizon environments can be intricate, requiring specialised IT expertise for management and maintenance.

Cost Considerations: The overall cost of ownership, including licensing, hardware, and ongoing management, can be substantial.

Performance Bottlenecks: Horizon environments can sometimes experience performance issues, impacting user experience and productivity.

Scalability Limitations: Scaling Horizon to accommodate growing user demands can be complex and costly.


Parallels RAS: A Fresh Perspective

Parallels RAS offers a compelling alternative to VMware Horizon, addressing many of the challenges associated with traditional VDI solutions...

Simplified Management: With a user-friendly interface and streamlined management tools, Parallels RAS reduces the need for extensive IT expertise.

Cost-Effective Solution: By offering comparable features at a potentially lower cost, Parallels RAS can help businesses optimise their IT budgets.

Enhanced Performance: Parallels RAS is designed to deliver a superior user experience with faster application launch times and smoother desktop interactions.

Scalability and Flexibility: The platform's ability to adapt to changing business needs, with support for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, makes it a versatile choice.


Making the Switch: Key Considerations

The decision to migrate from VMware Horizon to Parallels RAS is a strategic one. Businesses should carefully evaluate their specific needs and conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis. Key factors to consider include:

Current infrastructure and workload requirements: Assess the compatibility of your existing environment with Parallels RAS.

Performance benchmarks: Compare the performance of both platforms based on your specific use cases.

Total cost of ownership (TCO): Calculate the potential cost savings of migrating to Parallels RAS.

User experience and satisfaction: Gather feedback from end-users to measure the impact of the transition.

Security and compliance: Ensure that Parallels RAS meets your organisation's security and regulatory requirements.

By carefully considering these factors, businesses can make a well-informed decision and reap the benefits of a more efficient, cost-effective, and scalable VDI solution.


Explore Parallels RAS: Application Delivery & VDI Solution

Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is an all-in-one virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that delivers applications and virtual desktops to any device, anytime, anywhere. This flexible virtual application and desktop delivery solution empowers organisations of all sizes to work securely no matter where they are.

Explore Parallels RAS as an alternative for your IT environment. Discuss your virtualisation options with us today!