Latest Version Builds on Initial Launch Success with New Features for Business Professionals and Consumers to Increase Productivity

 

London, UK – January 28, 2014 – Parallels® today announced a significant update to Parallels® Access™ for iPad, the product that “applifies” Windows and Mac applications and lets customers remotely access and experience those applications as if they were made for an iPad. New features and improvements include Windows support which is now out of beta, support for 11 languages, and a new single port connection that makes it easier for users to work within certain corporate networks. Now Parallels also offers the choice of a £2.99 monthly or £34.99 annual Parallels Access subscription that lets subscribers access up to 10 PC or Mac computers.

 

“People from all walks of life including business travelers, people in professional services and company executives have told us how Parallels Access for iPad has made a difference by letting them get more done from anywhere, so they have more time to focus on what’s most important to them,” said Birger Steen, CEO of Parallels. “Today we are excited to give our Parallels Access customers even more features, languages and subscription options so they can enjoy the full benefits of today’s mobile lifestyle.”

 

Customers across the board have been praising Parallels Access’ ease of use and the productivity benefit realised from this powerful app:

 

Russell Silverman, MD said, “I used Parallels Access on my iPad from Italy to access my desktop computer in New York to view cardiac and vascular ultrasound video images. The detail was wonderful and I was able to complete my work without difficulty.”

 

User Larry Hay said, “This has to be the absolute most amazing iOS app ever. Parallels Access is a great example of maximising the capability of a mobile device in an increasingly mobile work environment – it’s so easy an executive can use it. Thank you Parallels, you have singlehandedly changed the universe for the better!”

 

User JPHuff said, “Considering the great features that Parallels Desktop offers I shouldn’t have been surprised by Parallels Access, but I was frankly shocked. This is the first product that is actually customised to the touch interface of the iPad. I was also pleasantly surprised by the performance, the ability to simply toggle between apps, and the full desktop mode.”

 

Available initially in the U.S. and Germany, Parallels Access is expanding to include support for additional languages and reach millions of new users in need of a powerful mobile access tool. Key new Parallels Access updates and features include the following:

 

·         Full support for remote computers running Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 as well as Macs running Mavericks, Mountain Lion and Lion

·         Localisation in 11 languages — In addition to English and German, Parallels Access now supports Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese

·         iOS 7 redesign — Enjoy the latest iPad OS updates from Apple when you use Parallels Access

·         Single port connection — Parallels has now made it easier to work within certain corporate networks.

 

Parallels Access lets people use native iPad gestures even in applications not designed for iPad. With Parallels Access, just tap right to what you need to get done, in any Windows or Mac application, switch between desktop applications with ease, and leverage SmartTap and magnifying glass to tap with precision inside your desktop applications. Parallels Access works well even with low-bandwidth connections.

 

“Parallels Access has been a tremendous initial success, with very useful, leading edge features that address the growing need for customers to have anytime, anywhere access to their apps and documents,” said Laura DiDio, Principal, Information Technology Intelligence Consulting. “ITIC survey data indicates that eight out of ten of businesses (77%) now have at least a portion of their workforce that is mobile or works remotely. The trend of on-the-go working and remote offices will become increasingly prevalent. And Parallels Access is only going to become an even more essential, ‘must-have’ productivity tool.”