“These advancements mark an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to improving the IT administration experience. With these new features, deploying Parallels Desktop on a Mac network is simpler and more flexible than ever,” the company said in a blog post.
You’ll also find GitHub Actions to transform CI/CD workflows. In a related move, the software has earned a SOC Type 2 report, meaning it undergoes regular aggressive testing to ensure it remains secure.
Smart for business
I’ve been following Parallels since it first appeared on the Mac, and I like the direction the company is taking it. While it remains a solid choice for consumers who just want to run a few Windows apps (including games) on their Mac, it’s becoming a powerful companion for developers, business professionals, and (with version 20), a useful passport to enabling AI development as well. This edition builds on the numerous improvements introduced in 2023.