Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac

Parallels announces the release of Parallels Desktop^® 10 for Mac integrated with OS X Yosemite
It delivers up to 50% faster Office application launch times and up to 30% longer battery life.

The best-selling software for running Windows applications on Mac computers is the clear choice for millions of customers and IT professionals worldwide, and this is its most powerful version yet.

Renton, WA, USA – August 20, 2014 – Parallels^® today released Parallels Desktop^® 10 for Mac and Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac Enterprise Edition. New built-in intelligence and support for Apple's latest operating systems, including OS X Yosemite, mean a significant increase in ease of use for both business and home users, allowing them to stop worrying about the operating system and focus on the tasks at hand. Beginning August 20, existing customers can upgrade to Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac at www.parallels.com/upgradepd10. New customers can purchase Parallels Desktop 10 in retail stores, online stores and through the Parallels website beginning August 26.

“Millions of Parallels customers expect ingenuity, ease of use and speed from Parallels Desktop for Mac, and they will not be disappointed with the new version 10,” said Parallels President Jack Zubarev. “With Parallels Desktop 10, our customers can focus on productive work and do not have to worry whether the application they need is available on a particular operating system – Parallels creates a sphere of compatibility at home, at work and on the go.”

Parallels Desktop 10 brings many of the announced Mac OS X Yosemite features to Windows systems and applications. It supports iCloud, enables sharing iMessages and SMS text messages from Windows, and provides control of virtual machines from the Spotlight preview and through QuickLook in Finder. New control enhancements include: wizards that help users optimize their environment; higher performance; longer battery life; and better usability between operating systems, so users can complete necessary tasks faster. It also offers the freedom to choose any operating system according to your needs – including OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Windows 8, Windows 7, Chrome OS, Android and a range of Linux operating systems – all on one computer.

“We have seen a shift in customer behavior. Users today expect to be able to simply run any application they need without having to consider the operating system,” said Laura DiDio of ITIC Consulting. “Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac helps customers achieve this goal with best-in-class virtualization software and cross-platform access tools for home users, the SMB sector and enterprise users.

Parallels Desktop for Mac Enterprise Edition

Parallels has also released an update to Parallels Desktop® for Mac Enterprise Edition – representing the best way to deliver Windows applications on Mac computers in an enterprise environment. IT managers can now provide Mac users with support for Windows applications through a configurable solution that supports policy enforcement and can be easily adapted to existing corporate IT processes. New features allow administrators to select and enforce policies for USB devices, install hosted OS X images via NetBoot from a server on the enterprise network, encrypt OS X virtual machines using the FileVault encryption feature built into OS X, and monitor license status. The product is built on the world's best-selling virtualization solution for Mac computers, adds centralized management capabilities, and also provides enhanced security to ensure control over virtual machines.

New features and enhancements

Whether it is ease of use, greater productivity or performance, Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac offers improvements in every direction:

Performance and optimization:

• Users can now open Windows documents up to 48 percent faster.
• Battery life has increased by up to 30 percent.
• Virtual machines use up to 10% less Mac memory.
• New virtual machines with default settings launch Office 2013 applications up to 50 percent faster.
• Real-time optimization automatically compresses the virtual disk, eliminating the need to perform compression manually on a regular basis.
• The disk space recovery wizard lets users review and clean up space used by Parallels Desktop applications and virtual machines.

Getting started is so easy:

• Users now need just one click to choose from a range of options for optimizing their virtual machine based on its primary use: work, games, design or development.
• The new Parallels Control Center, a multifunctional tool for managing Parallels Desktop, enables users to manage virtual machines and configuration settings from one place.
• Windows installation has been simplified. The installation provides new ways to configure virtual machines.
• Regional settings from the Mac are now transferred to the default settings of Windows virtual machines.

Seamless integration delivers a better user experience:

• Users can share files, text or web pages from Windows using Internet accounts set up on their Macs; they can use accounts for services such as Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo and Flickr, or use email, AirDrop and Messages.
• When a user installs a new Windows application, its icon is automatically added to the OS X Launchpad.
• The Outlook unread email indicator lets users see the number of unread emails in Outlook at a glance, just like in Apple Mail.
• Users can drag files onto the virtual machine icon in the Dock to open them in Windows.
• Users also have the option to easily restore any settings to their default values by clicking the Restore Defaults button in the Virtual Machine Configuration window.
• Users can drag and drop files into Mac OS X virtual machines.

A great tool for development, design and IT professionals

• Creating linked clones of virtual machines
• Support for Vagrant Provider
• Support for 16 virtual CPUs and 64 GB of RAM per virtual machine
• Nested virtualization for hosted Linux systems
• Creating virtual machines from VHD and VMDK disks
• Dragging and dropping files in hosted OS X
• Ability to download 90-day Internet Explorer trial virtual machines for testing

What customers say about Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac

“Parallels Desktop 10 is simply worth considering. I have been a Parallels Desktop user since version 6.”
Steven Z.

“I installed OS X Yosemite Developer Preview as a virtual machine in Parallels Desktop 10. It works amazingly well. I like the idea of configuring the VM before launch. I like the control center – it looks elegant. The ability to use compact or expanded view is especially good. Installation and integration are flawless. I installed Windows 7 and it works flawlessly in Parallels Desktop.”
Mike, B.

“I run Windows 7 Ultimate with Parallels Desktop 10 and it runs great! I love the smooth transition between Windows in Parallels Desktop and Mac OS.”
Roland S.

Availability and pricing

Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac has been available since August 20 as an upgrade for existing Parallels Desktop for Mac customers. The full version will be available to new customers at www.parallels.com/products/desktop beginning August 26. The boxed version is also available worldwide from August 26.

The standard retail price of Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac is CZK 1,866 excluding VAT, and CZK 933 for the student version. Customers who purchase Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac receive a free three-month subscription to Parallels Access for up to 5 Mac and PC computers and an unlimited number of iOS and Android mobile devices.

Parallels Desktop for Mac Enterprise Edition software is now available at www.parallels.com/products/business.

The Parallels Mac Management plugin module for SCCM (Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager) extends existing SCCM infrastructure with provisioning, enrollment and management of Mac computers, just as you work with PCs through a single display. From deploying a Mac OS X image to managing virtual machines running in Parallels Desktop for Mac Enterprise Edition. It is everything you need to have expert control over Macs.

About Parallels

Parallels is a global leader in creating solutions for hosting, cloud services and cross-platform solutions. Parallels began operations in 2000 and is a rapidly growing company with 900 employees in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.parallels.cz/.

¹ Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac and Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac Enterprise Edition include experimental support for many OS X Yosemite Developer Preview features that bring functionality to Windows systems and applications. However, technical support is not provided for them at this time. Parallels plans full support for OS X Yosemite in Parallels Desktop 10 once it becomes commercially available.

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