Parallels has taken 2X Software, the developer of a remote application server called 2X RAS. Thus, it wants to improve its range of virtual desktop solutions for businesses. It sees “huge synergies” between two offers. A merger will facilitate in particular the development of cross-platform solutions.
2X Remote been in use (2X)
2X RAS is a platform-independent virtual desktop with support for Application Delivery including a Windows client administration. In addition 2X Software has a mobile device management program, called unsurprisingly 2X Mobile Device Management (MDM). Companies can thus a single dashboard proprietary as well as staff to monitor and manage brought mobile devices.
Parallels, in its press release, the completeness and simplicity of 2X RAS. It can be installed within 30 minutes and fully utilized after a few hours, they say. When competing solutions are likely to have several weeks training period.
Parallels itself is mainly known through virtualization of Windows desktop on Macs. It has solutions for both home users and enterprises in the program. To his further amenities include hosting and cloud solutions, remote access software Parallels Parallels Mac Access and Management for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), a plug in for companies that use Mac systems in a Microsoft environment, but do not want to manage separately.
Parallels President Jack Zubarev commented: “The mission of Parallels is to provide the best technology and best experiences for companies, their employees and individuals when they access any applications and files you want to use, anytime, anywhere . “The 2X solutions are a great addition to the Parallels Desktop Access and product lines. “We also welcome the experienced and talented developers and employees of 2X, who join us to create the best cross-platform software solutions.”
A purchase price was not communicated. The acquisition has been completed, a new logo has 2X as “by Parallels” from
In December Parallels announced for its Cloud Server Containers virtualization with the support of Docker format -. And was on a recent Trend cracked. However, it stressed that it makes container technology over many years through its proprietary solution Virtuozzo and the open source project OpenVZ available. Now Docker support only be added.
When it comes to desktop virtualization Parallels could last 10 Report Support for Windows on Macs. Its remote desktop app is already available for Android and iPhone since mid-2014. Parallels Access costs 18 euro per year subscription fee
[With material from Charlie Osborne, ZDNet.com]
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