Extend Endpoint Lifecycles and Simplify Windows 11 Migration with NComputing and Parallels RAS

As the October 2025 Windows 10 End-of-Life (EOL) deadline approaches, organizations worldwide are facing mounting pressure to refresh aging PCs and laptops. But a forced hardware refresh isn’t the only option. With NComputing’s LEAF OS and Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS), IT teams can repurpose existing devices into high-performance, centrally managed endpoints, avoiding unnecessary capital expenditures while accelerating the transition to Windows 11 in the cloud.

A Seamless Partnership for Endpoint Transformation

NComputing and Parallels have teamed up to deliver a cost-effective, secure, and sustainable desktop virtualization solution. LEAF OS integrates natively with the Parallels RAS client, allowing endpoints to securely access virtual apps and desktops across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid deployments.

With this joint solution, organizations can:

• Repurpose aging PCs, laptops, and thin clients with LEAF OS, extending hardware lifecycles while eliminating common security risks.
• Simplify IT operations with centralized endpoint management through NComputing’s PMC, pushing updates and configurations with minimal overhead.
• Enable BYOD securely, ensuring no data is stored on devices while delivering a consistent user experience across locations.
• Scale flexibly with Parallels RAS’s cloud-ready architecture, enabling deployments on Azure, Amazon EC2, and other cloud platforms.

Why It Matters Now: Windows 10 EOL

Upgrading directly to Windows 11 often means new hardware investments and increased IT complexity. By contrast, organizations leveraging LEAF OS with Parallels RAS can:

• Continue using existing endpoint hardware—cutting endpoint costs by up to 70% compared to PC refresh cycles
• Deliver a modern Windows 11 experience via Parallels RAS without compromising security or productivity.
• Reduce OPEX by eliminating endpoint antivirus agents, local patching, and frequent break/fix cycles.

This approach not only addresses immediate EOL risks but also aligns with Green IT initiatives, reducing e-waste while delivering fast ROI.

Security and Simplicity from Endpoint to Infrastructure

Together, LEAF OS and Parallels RAS provide end-to-end security:

• Devices start with secure boot and run a locked-down Linux-based OS with no local data storage.
• The system encrypts all traffic from the device through the communication and application layers to ensure secure access to sensitive data.
• Streamlined access control and centralized backup management with Parallels RAS reduces risks of data leakage or loss.
• Simplified endpoint management with NComputing’s PMC Endpoint Manager, making it easy to push software updates, enforce security policies, and reduce ongoing maintenance overhead.

For IT administrators, this means fewer moving parts, less complexity, and more time to focus on strategic initiatives rather than endpoint maintenance.

Built to serve SMBs, mid-markets, enterprises, and beyond

Whether you’re a school district looking to maximize aging PCs, a mid-sized business embracing hybrid work, or a global enterprise modernizing its digital workspace, NComputing and Parallels RAS deliver the performance, security, and manageability you need—without the cost burden of a full PC refresh.

Learn More

Discover how NComputing LEAF OS and Parallels RAS can help you simplify endpoint management, extend hardware lifecycles, and prepare for Windows 11 with confidence.

Visit LEAF OS for Parallels RAS and parallels.com/ras for more information.