Parallels

04/06/2026

If you work in CAD, you've probably heard this before.

"You can't run SOLIDWORKS on a Mac."

The reality is more nuanced.

With Parallels Desktop, engineers can run SOLIDWORKS in a Windows VM on Mac hardware. Performance depends on configuration, resource allocation, and assembly complexity.

Read the blog to discover where virtualization works well and where native Windows may still make sense: https://www.parallels.com/blogs/solidworks-mac-performance/

04/02/2026

Why would you run Windows on a Mac?

Because sometimes the apps you need only exist on Windows.

With Parallels Desktop, you can create Windows 10 or Windows 11 virtual machines on your Mac and run those tools without switching devices or rebooting.

Learn how it works: https://www.parallels.com/solutions/virtual-desktop-windows-10/

04/01/2026

Enterprise Mac adoption is growing, but Windows apps are still essential.

Parallels Desktop Enterprise Edition + Jamf Pro make it simple to deliver, manage, and secure Windows applications on Mac at enterprise scale.

Check out the full blog to learn more👇

Discover how Jamf Pro and Parallels Desktop integration enables secure, scalable Windows app delivery on Mac devices. Automate deployment, ensure compliance and eliminate IT friction in enterprise environments with regulated industry requirements.

03/31/2026

The cloud conversation is changing, and many IT teams are ready for change.

According to our 2026 Cloud Survey, 66% of IT pros say their organization is actively seeking a new DaaS or VDI solution.

Why? Rising costs, growing concerns about future support, and uncertain product roadmaps are pushing organizations to rethink where workloads live and how virtual desktops are delivered.

Swipe through for insights from the survey and see the full report here: https://www.parallels.com/products/ras/all-resources/reports/cloud-survey-2026/report/

03/30/2026

Our Parallels VIPPs spoke with Digital IT News and shared their insights on some of the most pressing questions in the EUC space:

Where are organizations seeing the most measurable ROI in EUC investments?
Has hybrid work permanently reshaped EUC architecture?
Is cross-platform flexibility becoming a competitive advantage, or a survival requirement, in modern end-user computing?

Check out what Thomas Krampe, Ryan Mangan, Benny Tritsch and Steves Bégin had to say:

VIPP insights highlight how hybrid work, multi-cloud complexity, and AI are reshaping EUC and the future of digital workspace delivery.

03/25/2026

We’re proud to share that Markus Lang, our Channel Director in EMEA, has been recognized on CRN’s 2026 Channel Leaders EMEA list!👏

This honor highlights the leaders driving real impact across the channel through innovation, collaboration, and partner-first thinking.

Congrats to Markus on this incredible achievement!

See the full list here:

CRN The Channel Company

03/24/2026

New data from a survey by Omdia in collaboration with Parallels shows that 85% of organizations expect to increase spending on secure browsing.🛡️

Why? Browser-based attacks now make up a significant share of security incidents.

See more insights from the survey and how Parallels Browser Isolation helps organizations reduce risk while supporting web-first workflows: https://www.parallels.com/blogs/ras/browser-security-risks-report/

03/23/2026

Many organizations underestimate the true cost of legacy VDI.

Licensing is just the tip of the iceberg. The real costs are often hidden in infrastructure, admin time, training, and user impact.

Swipe through to see how to calculate your VDI costs, then dive deeper here: https://www.parallels.com/products/ras/all-resources/reports/citrix-tco-guide/

03/19/2026

"This is mind-blowing and both Apple and Parallels deserve a big pat on the back for achieving this."

TLDR: Yes, Parallels Desktop runs on the new MacBook Neo.🙌

And based on recent testing, it delivers strong performance for Windows apps, especially for everyday productivity.

Get more details in this article from TechRadar 👇

Despite running a mobile CPU and Windows in a virtual machine, the MacBook laptop excelled in single-core CPU performance.

03/18/2026

Can the new MacBook Neo run Windows apps?

Yes! 🙌

With Parallels Desktop, you can run Windows apps on MacBook Neo alongside macOS, from Excel to legacy business tools.

Learn more: https://www.parallels.com/blogs/apple-macbook-neo/

03/17/2026

Is your Mac slowing down or showing the spinning wheel more often? Your RAM might be the reason.

Our latest guide explains how to free up memory on Mac and improve performance, plus how to optimize resource allocation when running Windows with Parallels Desktop.

Read the guide to learn how to keep both macOS and Windows running smoothly.

Learn how to free up memory on your Mac, reduce RAM usage, and improve performance, including tips for running Windows with Parallels Desktop.

03/12/2026

Curious whether the new MacBook Neo can run Windows?🤔

Our engineering team’s initial testing confirms that Parallels Desktop installs and runs virtual machines stably on the MacBook Neo!🙌

Full compatibility and performance testing are still underway.

Learn more about running Windows on MacBook Neo with Parallels Desktop here: https://kb.parallels.com/en/131100