Virtualization Daily

Parallels has launched their new virtual appliances directory and the Parallels Developer Network.

Parallels, Inc., maker of award-winning desktop virtualization solutions for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, announced today the Parallels Technology Network (PTN) – an online community for users, as well as developers using Parallels virtualization technology to deliver their software in self-contained virtual appliances.

Via the PTN, which is available online at http://ptn.parallels.com, users and developers will have access to a wealth of information related to Parallels virtualization technology. In addition, developers can make their software available to Parallels users as virtual appliances.

“We’re taking ease of use to another level by facilitating the availability and adoption of virtual appliances that run on a PC or Mac regardless of the operating system,” said Benjamin Rudolph, Director of Corporate Communications, Parallels. “Parallels Virtual Appliances are the ultimate in hassle-free technology, as they give our users access to pre-configured applications running self-contained in pre-built Parallels virtual machines.”

They even quoted me in the press release.

“The Parallels Technology Network presents us the opportunity to deliver our software to millions of Parallels users worldwide in a way that wasn’t economically feasible in the past,” said Kimbro Staken, chief technology officer, JumpBox in Tempe, Arizona. “JumpBox applications are pre-configured and can be deployed without modification to a PC or Mac.”

All JumpBox virtual appliances are listed in the new directory. This is great for us at JumpBox. From the outset we’ve looked at the rapid growth of Parallels as being a key component of our strategy. They’re putting millions of virtualization installations into the hands of the exact people we’re trying to reach, especially those in the Mac OS X community. Having Parallels officially promoting the virtual appliance concept should really boost adoption among their user base and I’m of course thrilled to see it.