We’re well into the last quarter of this year but it doesn’t mean that we’ve slowed down on our participation in tech conferences. Not at all, sir, because the next stop for the Parallels Team is the MMS 2019 Jazz Edition. We’ll be seeing action come November 11 to 13 at the landmark Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter of New Orleans. 

The MMS Jazz is organized for tech practitioners and enthusiasts who weren’t able to make it to the MMS at MOA event held last May. The good news is that this full 3-day event will bring back the same noteworthy speakers from the previous MMS, with extremely long Q&A, and even beer evening sessions where everyone can simply take it easy. After all, just like jazz music, MMS events are known for their more relaxed vibe, considering the smaller number of attendees. 

Still, you’ll be sure to find a discussion that’s relevant to you because the JAZZ Edition will feature topics that topped the attendee survey for wanted sessions, namely: 

• Enterprise Management (ConfigMgr and Intune)  
• Provisioning Methods and Troubleshooting (OSD, Autopilot) 
• Automation (PowerShell, Azure Automation, Azure Functions, Flow, Logic Apps) 
• All Things 365 (Microsoft 365, Office 365) 
• Reporting (PowerBI, SSRS, PowerBI RS)
• Endpoint Security (SCEP, BitLocker, Defender ATP)

For our part, Parallels will be a sponsor of the ConfigMgr session entitled LODO (Lights On, Doors Open): Universal EndPoint Management with Parallels Mac Management. This will be on Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 – 2:45 pm, with no less than our ConfigMgr guru and resident PMM expert Danny Knox sharing ideas on how you can: 

• Deploy software and images to the Macs on your network 
• Distribute software/OS patches to unprotected “breachable” Macs 
• Incorporate IBCM, Apple VPP and MDM Daily though your ConfigMgr console.  

And what better product to showcase for this session than Parallels Mac Management for SCCM. This simple yet powerful plug-in solution will allow you to perform these tasks on your fleet of Mac computers right from the SCCM console: 

• Deploy macOS images and applications 
• Enforce compliance/security policies  
• Evaluate degree of compliance via SCCM reporting 
• Apply FileVault 2 encryption 
• Manage macOS software updates 
• Perform hardware and software inventory 
• Manage resources by combining them into logical groups 
• Report user logon information 
• Determine software usage and license needs 
• And many more 

Well, there’s definitely a lot to look forward to at the MMS Jazz Edition: great speakers and dynamic learning sessions, new tech solutions to consider, numerous opportunities for networking, and a wonderful complex of restaurants and jazz bars to explore at the French Quarter.  

Oh, and you’re also welcome to take a spin at the Hotel Monteleone’s famous Carousel Bar & Lounge for a fitting cap to your fun yet enlightening experience at the MMS Jazz 2019.  

See you there! 

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The tech community is buzzing with excitement—it’s that time of year when Microsoft experts, partner sponsors and about 500 attendees from the IT industry in Europe (and beyond) will gather, learn, discuss and make connections. That’s right, I’m talking about Experts Live Europe, which will be held at the Prague Congress Centre in the picturesque city of Prague, Czech Republic, from November 20-22, 2019.

Experts Live Europe brings together Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) from all over the world to spearhead most of the 70+ breakout sessions focusing on Microsoft cloud, datacenter, security and workplace management. Keynoting this year is the dynamic duo of Patch & Switch—Joey Snow and Rick Claus, both from the Microsoft Redmond campus. This promises to be an informative talk laced with their unique brand of tech humor.

In between sessions, attendees can enjoy their coffee and meal breaks at the nearby Expo Hall, while grabbing the chance to network with peers and check out the latest technologies featured at the sponsors’ booths. If you’ve managed to secure your event passes already, don’t forget to drop by the Parallels booth. We’ll be showcasing our solution to the common security and workplace management challenge of integrating Mac® devices into a Windows environment: Parallels® Mac Management for Microsoft® SCCM.

Here’s a quick rundown of what you can do with Parallels Mac Management directly from the SCCM console:

• Discover and enroll Mac devices
• Enforce security and compliance policies
• Conduct inventory and reporting
• Manage Mac clients remotely via the Internet
• Deploy macOS software
• Deploy macOS base images
• Perform macOS patch management

We can talk more about these capabilities and even do a live demo at our spot in the Expo Hall.

We won’t keep you too long, though—there’s really a lot to explore during this conference. It’s no wonder that Experts Live Europe is one of the more highly anticipated tech conferences. You get top speakers, relevant breakout sessions, innovative tech at the Expo Hall and great networking opportunities. And let’s not forget the high-quality catering, happy hour on closing night and a bunch of goodies and giveaways you can score.

If you haven’t registered yet, now’s your chance—there are still a few slots left. Grab them now because the Parallels team is looking forward to connecting with you there. Prague, here we come!

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Attending Microsoft Ignite 2019 this November 4–8 in Orlando, Florida? Perfect! We’re headed there too and are hoping for a chance to meet you. You can find us at booth #2626, where we’ll be showing Parallels® Mac Management for Microsoft® SCCM. It’s the only way you should manage Mac® computers in any Windows-dominated network—and we can’t wait to show you why.

One of the main tenets of Microsoft Ignite 2019 is diversity and inclusion. While we know this refers to people in an organization, we also can’t ignore the parallels between that and what we’re seeing more and more in our corporate networks. The truth is, over the past few years, our once PC-dominated networks have been steadily infused with an increasing number of Mac laptops and desktops.

In line with the spirit of Ignite, the best way to handle this increasing diversity is to fully embrace inclusion. Most organizations have already been managing their fleets of PCs with Microsoft SCCM for years. Now that Mac computers are coming in, it would be best to include them in SCCM rather than employing a separate management platform just for Mac.

Here are some of the things you can do with Parallels Mac Management right from the SCCM console:

• Discover and enroll Mac devices
• Enforce security and compliance policies
• Conduct inventory and reporting
• Manage Mac clients remotely via the Internet
• Deploy macOS® software
• Deploy macOS base images
• Perform macOS patch management

Let’s discuss those and more at booth #2626.

To make your visit really worth your while, we’re offering the chance to take home this Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer (Ultimate Collector Series) LEGO Building Kit at Microsoft Ignite. This highly detailed LEGO has over 4,700 pieces and is sure to give you hours of Force-induced fun. To join the raffle, schedule a meeting with us and then visit our booth to have your badge scanned to be entered into our prize drawing.

If building a massive LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps you’d like to join us for a stress-relieving, axe-throwing party instead! You heard that right—we’ll be sponsoring a cocktail party at Stumpy’s Hatchet House on November 5, open to all Microsoft Ignite 2019 attendees. Reserve your spot today.

Tickets for Microsoft Ignite 2019 sold out the first week of September—people can’t wait to be there, and neither can we!

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“Infrastructure anywhere, infrastructure everywhere.” There couldn’t be a more accurate description of the current state of IT infrastructure in most organizations as this. We already saw this trend coming years ago and have successfully launched a number of solutions that cater to it. Those solutions are now deployed in several organizations worldwide and we’ll be showcasing one of them in the upcoming UCISA IG19 conference at the Queens Hotel in Leeds, UK on October 3-4.

IG19 is a two-day gathering of technology practitioners and leaders highlighted with presentations, interactive sessions, business showcases, keynotes, and, of course, peer networking opportunities. Spearheaded by UCISA, IG19 is centered around the rise of different types of IT infrastructures deployed across disparate geographical locations and the challenge of managing them as a single entity.  

We love how the event will be taking place at the Queens Hotel. Not only is it a gorgeous Art Deco listed building and one of Leeds’ most popular landmarks, it also happens to be strategically situated right beside the train station (even has its own private entrance to it) and a stones-throw away from Leeds City Square, as well as several restaurants and bars. 

In line with the spirit of the ‘infrastructure anywhere, infrastructure everywhere’ theme, we’ll be featuring Parallels Mac Management for SCCM, the easiest and most efficient way to manage both Windows and Mac devices through Microsoft SCCM. With Parallels Mac Management, you can gain complete visibility of your entire fleet of Windows and Mac computers regardless whether they’re in or out of your corporate network. All this is done through a single administrative console — Microsoft SCCM.  

We’re very excited to demonstrate all the powerful capabilities of Parallels Mac Management and show you how it can help you meet the challenges of modern IT infrastructures, so come visit us at IG19! 

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It’s always nice to have a breath of fresh air from time to time. Fortunately, we’ll be getting a lot of it, literally, real soon. Come September 26, we will be attending the ALSO Expo at Tampere, Finland, home to some of the purest air (and water) in the world.

The ALSO Expo is the largest event for IT and consumer electronics in Finland and it’s going to be held once again in Tampere Hall, the biggest culture and congress centre in the Nordic countries. Tampere Hall hosts no less than 900 events and 480,000 visitors annually.

Nestled between two pristine lakes and widely recognized as a vibrant economic and cultural hub, Tampere (especially during summertime) provides the perfect backdrop for any major tech gathering. The ALSO Expo never fails to attract a wonderful mix of tech vendors, manufacturers, service providers, and professionals. So, you can imagine why our team just can’t wait to be there.

The Corel team will be exhibiting products and offerings from CorelDRAW, Parallels, Pinnacle, and WinZip. Here’s an overview of what we’re going to showcase in our booth.

CorelDRAW

Look out for CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019, the latest iteration of our popular software suite for professional vector illustration, layout, photo editing, and design. 2019 now comes with a brand new Mac version that’s been completely redesigned from the ground up, a web app, a pixel tool that helps produce sharper graphics, and a bunch of other really cool new features.

The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is made up of:

• CorelDRAW – a powerful selection of tools for vector illustration and page layout projects
• PHOTO-PAINT – an advanced photo editor with extensive RAW file support for 300 types of cameras
• CorelDRAW.app – the new web-based application that allows you to work on your designs anywhere and on any device
• Font Manager – a nifty tool that radically simplifies the effort of managing thousands of fonts
• CAPTURE – a versatile application that captures entire screens, individual windows, menu lists, and more
• AfterShot 3 HDR – another handy tool for enhancing RAW and JPEG photos as well as creating dynamic range images

Parallels

For our Parallels presentations, we’ll be featuring a set of solutions that make it super easy to use or manage Windows and Mac environments simultaneously on a single device or management console. Individuals and organizations who use both Windows and Macs on a daily basis will find this part of our exhibit particularly interesting.

The Parallels products we’ll be showcasing at ALSO Expo include:

• Parallels Desktop for Mac / Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition – This is the number one solution for running Windows and Mac environments on a single Mac computer
• Parallels Mac Management for SCCM – Designed for IT managers, this solution is the easiest way to manage both Mac and Windows devices on Microsoft SCCM.

Pinnacle

If you’re into video editing, then you will definitely want to check out our Pinnacle family of products. We’ve got video editing solutions for every skill level and use case. Whether you’re an enthusiast, a professional or a creative agency, there’s a Pinnacle Studio that’s right for you.

Look for these Pinnacle Studio software when you visit our booth:

• Pinnacle Studio 23 – This is for those who are new to video editing but want a tool with lots of power, precision and creative control
• Pinnacle Studio 23 Plus – Perfect for professional video editors who want to explore more creative possibilities
• Pinnacle Studio 23 Ultimate – Really the ultimate tool for highly experienced producers who want to unleash the full potential of their creativity
• Pinnacle Studio for iPad and iPhone – For always-on-the-go creatives who need quick access to a video editor any time creative juices start to flow

WinZip

Not many people haven’t heard or used WinZip. But did you know this ubiquitous compression tool has even more editions that cater to specific use cases? If you didn’t, you should visit our booth. We’ll introduce you to:

• WinZip 23 – the latest edition of our extremely popular compression and encryption tool that supports all major compression formats
• WinZip 7 for Mac – We also have a new version of WinZip for Mac. It now supports one-click unzips, image file type conversions, zip filters, and many more
• WinZip Courier – the leading solution for sending large files through email using zip/unzip technology
• WinZip 23 Enterprise – for businesses and government agencies, who need a highly secure solution for zipping and sharing files that contain very sensitive information

This year’s ALSO Expo comes at the tail end of the Finnish summer. There couldn’t be a better time to meet like-minded tech folks, see the latest innovations, breath fresh air, and sample that black sausage we’ve been hearing so much about. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Summer is always a great time to attend tech expos and seminars. And if you’re in the Benelux, the perfect time is on September 19. That’s when tech vendors, specialists, and enthusiasts gather at the Expo GOSSET in Groot-Bijgaarden, Dilbeek, Belgium for meet-it 19.

Hosted by TechData, meet-it 19 is the biggest channel initiative in the region. It’s going to be another day-long event fully packed with innovative seminars, exhibits, and encounters, and the Parallels team will be there to meet you. Our team members are already raring to share with you all the exciting new capabilities of Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac as well as the features and benefits of Parallels Mac Management for SCCM.

Parallels will be sharing a booth with process automation software provider KOFAX. Here’s an overview of what you’ll find at our end:

Parallels Desktop for Mac – the most popular solution for running Windows on Mac without requiring a reboot. The recently released Parallels Desktop 15 is already macOS Catalina (10.15) ready, supports Apple Metal API for remarkably fast graphics, adds a massive performance boost, and includes more Mac-Windows integrations.

Parallels Mac Management for SCCM – the best tool for managing Mac computers via Microsoft SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager). Parallels Mac Management makes it easy to enroll Mac computers, enforce security/compliance policies on them, manage them via the Internet, and deploy macOS software and patches, among many other things.

To learn more about these and other innovative solutions in our repertoire, visit the Parallels booth at meet-it 19!

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We would like to invite you to our free Webinars about Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM. We will give you an encompassing overview of all essential details and will answer all your questions. Join the Webinar for free!

Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM

In this Webinar, you will learn about the product features and possibilities that you get with the Parallels Mac Management for SCCM plug-in. See how easy and cost efficient it can be to manage all your Macs in your existing Microsoft SCCM environment – without expensive employee training and new investments in infrastructure.

Register for free here!

To sign up for webinars in the US timezone please click here.

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If you do not see the Webinar listed on a date suitable to you, we will inform you about upcoming webinars here on this Blog post soon, you can also listen to our latest demo or if you like an individual presentation about our products please contact our sales team: enterprise-eu@parallels.com.

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Parallels will be showcasing Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM at MMS – Midwest Management Summit at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota May 5 – 9, 2019.

The Midwest Management Summit is a 4-day conference purposely capped to just 750 attendees so that nobody gets lost in the crowd.

Our team Danny Knox, Ellis Jones, and Cristina Gonzalez are looking forward to seeing you at booth 2 at Midwest Management Summit in Bloomington (Minnesota) on May 5 – 9, 2019 and also at Danny Knox’s presentation about “How on EARTH do I Manage This? The Challenge of Windows, Macs and MDM in the Microsoft Ecosystem.” on May 7 from 3:00 – 4:45pm.

For more information or if you would like to schedule a meeting, please click here. 

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Parallels will be showcasing Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition at Microsoft Ignite, The Tour in Stockholm, Sweden between April 24 and 25, 2019.

Microsoft Ignite is the tech conference where you can explore the latest developer tools and cloud technologies and learn how to put your skills to work in new areas.

Our team Timofey Furyaev – Project Manager, Ian Appleby – Sales Territory Manager Northern Europe and Sina Walleit – Channel Marketing Manager are looking forward to seeing you at booth #67 at Microsoft Ignite in Stockholm on April 24 – 25, 2019.

For more information or if you would like to schedule a meeting, please click here. 

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Parallels will be showcasing Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition at the UCISA Leadership Conference 2019 in Edinburgh, Scotland between March 27 and 29, 2019.

Get to know more about our products Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition and also about West College Scotland’s experience with Parallels Mac Management. West College Scotland is fully managing 300 Mac^® and 5,000 Windows^® clients in a single pane of glass without additional infrastructure or training. “We are now able to administer our entire heterogeneous fleet of computers and the applications used on them in a centralized manner with Microsoft^® SCCM and Parallels Mac Management.” —Chris Parker (IT Professional) at West College Scotland.

Our team Ian Appleby – Sales Territory Manager Northern Europe, Roland Franze – Sales Director and Alexander Pantos – Marketing Director is looking forward to seeing you at UCISA on March 27 – 29, 2019.

For more information or if you would like to schedule a meeting, please click here. 

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