GARTNER® REPORT
Parallels recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service
A Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM
Parallels has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Desktop as a Service (DaaS). Over the past four years, Parallels was recognized as an Honorable Mention in 2023, a Visionary in 2024 and 2025, and now a Leader, reflecting Gartner analysts' independent evaluations of participating vendors based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.
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Parallels Desktop as a Service
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) enables IT teams to securely deliver desktops and applications across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. By centralizing desktop management, organizations can strengthen security, simplify IT operations, and support employees wherever they work.
Download the report to explore the evolving DaaS market, understand the Gartner report's evaluation criteria, and see how vendors are positioned in the 2026 Magic Quadrant.
What you’ll find in the report:
✓ Gartner analysis of the current Desktop as a Service market
✓ The evaluation criteria for Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision
✓ Vendor positioning across the 2026 Magic Quadrant
✓ Key considerations for evaluating Desktop as a Service solutions
Parallels DaaS Highlights
Quick, easy onboarding and management
Unparalleled speed with frictionless onboarding removes the complexity surrounding the configuration of AVD, user onboarding, and profile management with a readily available service.
Uncomplicated cloud-native architecture
Built in the cloud, Parallels DaaS provides a more agile, cost-effective, and resilient solution by having access points closer to where data and users reside.
Fast and efficient resource scaling
Easily scale your desktop infrastructure up or down to meet changing demands and optimize costs.
Upleveled security and compliance
The distinctive architecture isolates the control and data layers, with our gateway service in your environment. Parallels manages control while your data stays with you, enhancing data security.
Parallels DaaS named CRN's "Tech Innovator" in the Virtualization/Virtual Desktop Infrastructure category
