Parallels supports Service Providers with an open platform to offer a variety of rich end user applications (such as inventory management, HR portals, logistics, business admin, collaboration) in addition to existing infrastructure services (shared web hosting, email hosting, database hosting, VPS, etc.) so you can better serve your clients and increase customer retention. There are several ways that Parallels can help you deliver applications in the SaaS delivery model and increase your revenue through the use of standards, virtualization and automation products. Parallels is building a SaaS ecosystem, based on the Parallels Open Platform, with Service Providers and Key ISVs to enable a broad range of application categories to businesses world-wide.

To find out more:

• Download a presentation which describes how Hosters Can Work with ISVs
• Download a presentation which provides examples of how you can Earn More Revenue with SaaS
• Have questions? Contact the Parallels SaaS Team.

For more information on Parallels Products and Parallels Open Platform, read on…

Application Packaging Standard (APS)

The Application Packaging Standard (APS) allows Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to package their applications so that they can be rapidly deployed using control panels such as Plesk and Parallels Operations Automation. This APS capability helps service providers deploy a large variety of applications and helps ISVs get their applications to market through the valuable service provider channel.

• APS Applications are available for download at APSstandard.com and are easily added to APS Compatible Control Panels such as Parallels Plesk Panel and Parallels Automation
• If you are utilizing APS, become an APS Partner, it’s easy and it’s free, Register here and get an "APS Partner Logo" for your website and obtain an RSS feed for immediate updates as new applications become available
• If you want to step up to a higher level with APS, become an APS Certified Provider, for more info click here

Parallels Plesk Panel for SaaS

The Parallels Plesk Panel is a comprehensive control panel solution used by leading hosting providers worldwide for shared, virtual and dedicated hosting. Plesk helps service providers deploy a large variety of applications and helps ISVs get their applications to market with applications that are compatible with the Application Packaging Standard (APS) for seamless integration with Plesk.

• APS Applications are available for download at APSstandard.com and are easily added to APS Compatible Control Panels such as Parallels Plesk Panel
• Parallels Plesk Partner Products contribute to SaaS revenue and complement a broad category of applications that can be hosted to end users and SMBs. The Partner Products are located here.

Parallels Virtualization for SaaS

Virtualization is a key enabler of Saas. Clients can easily install applications that are packaged inside a Parallels Virtuozzo Container™ template. With Virtualization, single-tenant applications can achieve multi-tenancy functionality by running each instance in it’s own Virtuozzo Container™. In addition, if you have been thinking of creating Virtual Appliances, Parallels can help you provide clients with pre-configured virtual environments that meet their specific needs. You can custom build environments with specific applications to target specific markets and verticals.

• Need to put an Application in a Virtual Container? Virtuozzo Templates Catalog makes it easy and are located here.
• Want to do a Virtual Appliance? Find out more here.

For a complete overview of what Parallels Virtuozzo Containers can do for you, visit the Parallels Virtuozzo Containers hosting website or download the Virtuozzo Containers data sheet here.

Parallels Automation for SaaS

Parallels Automation automates the ordering, delivery, and management of hosted applications so providers can deliver SaaS for practically any type of application. Make application delivery a feature of all your dedicated and VPS offerings to increase your average revenue per server. Parallels Automation tools allow clients to order, pay for, and install applications without calling you. Parallels Automation pre-defined modules provide rapid implementation and you can offer essentially any application type from web apps to traditional apps and even multi-tenant applications. Customers can start with a pre-engineered architecture and customize it for their specific needs. For example, you can offer email, Hosted Exchange, SharePoint and Dynamics CRM to name a few.

• Web applications — The Parallels Automation application vault allows customers to configure and deploy applications into a web directory.
• Traditional applications — Parallels Automation allows users to pay for and automatically provision applications into a virtual environment.
• Multi-tenant applications — Create service plans and configuration processes to integrate multi-tenant applications with your other services.
• Parallels Automation’s Pre-Engineered Modules can help you get into SaaS faster with offering email, Hosted Exchange, SharePoint and Dynamics CRM to name a few. Find out more here.

For a complete overview of what Parallels Automation can do for you, visit the Parallels Automation hosting website or download the Parallels Automation data sheet here.

How do I get started with Parallels Automation for SaaS?

Service providers can purchase pre-engineered Parallels Automation modules (such as Hosted Exchange) or customize a deployment by offering multiple services or by deploying customized modules. Pricing consists of deployment fees, customization fees, and ongoing licensing fees. Prices vary by the types of services offered as well as by the amount of integration required.

• Contact a Parallels Automation specialist for detailed pricing information.

Work with SaaS ISVs that are Collaborating and/or Partnering with Parallels

Parallels is working with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) that are ready to expand and grow revenue by offering their applications through the world-wide service provider channel. To help get ISVs started, Parallels offers them an optional fee based enabling to get their application ready for SaaS deployment through our channel of service providers. We call them the SaaS FastTrack ISVs and they are ready to work with you. In addition, Parallels Plesk Partner Products contribute to Parallels’ SaaS Initiative of enabling integration of a broad category of applications that can be hosted to end users and SMBs. Many of these applications are compatible with the Application Packaging Standard (APS) for seamless integration with Plesk.

• These are the ISVs on a SaaS FastTrack to get their valuable applications to market faster. To find out who they are and how they can help you, click here.
• There’s more than one way to do SaaS, Parallels Partner Products for Parallels Plesk Panel are SaaS Ready and are found here.

Have Questions?

Contact the Parallels SaaS Team.