Parallels, founded in 1999, is a technology company specializing in desktop virtualization and cross-platform solutions. Its core business enables users to run multiple operating systems on a single machine, with a primary focus on integrating Windows and Linux environments with macOS. The company's product portfolio serves both individual consumers and enterprise clients, operating on a global scale.
The company's flagship consumer product is Parallels Desktop for Mac, which allows Windows, Linux, and other operating systems to run seamlessly alongside macOS on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs. It serves approximately 7 million Mac users worldwide. For enterprise customers, Parallels provides a suite of solutions including Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS), Parallels DaaS (Desktop as a Service), Parallels Secure Workspace, and Parallels Browser Isolation. These products enable organizations to deploy and manage virtual desktops and applications from the cloud or on-premises infrastructure.
Parallels operates within the technical domains of desktop virtualization, cross-platform solutions, cloud computing, and end-user computing. The company's activities span the enterprise computing and consumer software industries.
