Tech Data channel offering makes it even easier for consumers and enterprise users to run Windows and OS X simultaneously

RENTON, Wa. - May 9th, 2007 – Parallels Inc., makers of Parallels Desktop for Mac, the award-winning desktop virtualization software that enables users to run Windows and Mac OS X side-by-side on their Intel-powered Macs without rebooting, announced today that it is making it even easier for consumers and businesses to run Windows on their Macs via new direct and channel offerings that bring together Parallels Desktop for Mac, Windows XP Professional, and cutting-edge Apple hardware in ready-to-use packages.

For the first time ever, Parallels’ exclusive US distributor Tech Data Corporation is making a selection of 13 pre-configured packages that include an Apple Mac Mini, iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro or Mac Pro, pre-loaded with Parallels Desktop for Mac, with Windows XP Pro pre-installed in a Parallels virtual machine. No reseller or end-user configuration or software or OS installation is necessary; pre-configured machines are ready to run Windows XP in Parallels Desktop right out of the box.

Tech Data will configure these systems from its state-of-the-art integration facilities. From basic desktops to complex multi-server rack systems, resellers can leverage Tech Data to efficiently preload and configure one or hundreds of systems with software applications to meet specific customer needs.

Tech Data supports Apple and Parallels resellers through its AppleAdvantage Specialized Business Unit (SBU). Offering dedicated sales, technical and product management resources, the AppleAdvantage SBU provides specialized expertise resellers can leverage to more profitably develop, sell and support Apple-based solutions. All members of the AppleAdvantage SBU inside and field sales teams are recognized Apple Product Professionals, the most comprehensive Apple certification available.

"TechData has greatly simplified the selling process for resellers working with clients who want to experience the best of the Windows and OS X worlds by preloading Parallels Desktop and Windows on Macs," said Bill Portin, Vice President of Sales and Operations, Parallels. "These solutions not only show Parallels’ continued channel momentum, but also demonstrates Tech Data’s expertise in providing resellers with solutions that drive sales by effectively meeting customer needs."

"This exclusive offering demonstrates Parallels’ commitment to delivering valuable programs and offerings to the channel," said Tech Data Senior Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Pete Peterson. "Tech Data’s extensive configuration services are a tremendous value add for our Apple-centric reseller. By pre-configuring these Apple systems with Parallels Desktop for Mac, our customers save time and cut costs, freeing resources to focus on selling and driving new business."

"By taking advantage of the opportunity that Parallels and Tech Data are providing, we're able to give our customers the ability to get a complete Mac+Windows solution easier, faster and at a lower cost, said Garret Cleversley, President, MacSolutions Plus. "We've found that each pre-loaded, pre-configured Mac that we sell saves us upwards of 1.5 hours of internal setup time, which means that we can substantially reduce the turn-around time it takes to get our solutions into our customers' hands. Now when a customer places an order, they know that they'll spend less time waiting for a shipment to arrive - and less time configuring it upon its arrival - and more time being productive with their new Mac."

About Parallels
Parallels, an SWsoft company, builds powerful, user-friendly, cost-effective server and workstation hardware virtualization solutions for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux. Headquartered in Renton, Wa., Parallels is a global company that employs a rapidly-growing team of experienced technical and business professionals. For more information, please visit www.parallels.com.