Parallels splits into Parallels and Odin

Parallels has rebranded its service provider business unit, which is now known as Odin. The cross-platform solutions unit will continue to operate as Parallels.

“Operating under two distinct brands will enable us to better serve customers, address market shifts and capitalise on the tremendous potential we see in both of our two businesses,” said Birger Steen, CEO, Parallels group. 

“Odin will continue to focus on helping its more than 10,000 service provider customers worldwide drive profitable growth with cloud services. The cross-platform solutions unit, Parallels, will continue to provide the best cross-platform experience to millions of users of Parallels Desktop for Mac, Parallels Access and its other market leading products.”

Odin provides software that powers the cloud ecosystem, from small and local hosters to large telecommunications providers. Odin delivers industry expertise, in-demand cloud applications, and a selection of software including web server management, server virtualisation, provisioning, and billing automation. With offices in 15 countries, Odin supports more than 10,000 service providers in delivering applications and cloud services to more than 10 million SMBs.

Parallels makes it possible and simple for customers to use and access the applications and files they need on any device or operating system. Products include Parallels Desktop for Mac for running Windows applications on a Mac and Parallels Access, a remote access productivity app.