There is also a Pro Edition that includes additional features for developers, and a Business Edition that provides extended technical support, as well as tools for IT managers who need to manage multiple virtual machines within their organisation. Existing owners of the standard edition can upgrade to version 12 for £34.99 (inc.VAT, or £29.16 ex. VAT), or a two-user licence for £97.49 (inc. The standard Parallels Desktop 12 is designed for home and education use, and allows you to buy a one-off, single-user licence for £64.99 (inc. Like its predecessor, Parallels Desktop 12 provides three options for different types of users. Windows virtual machines (VMs) running under Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac. This year's Parallels Desktop 12 is a more modest update, but it does include a number of useful features that make it a worthwhile upgrade for existing users. Last year's update followed the launch of Windows 10 it was a major upgrade that focused on supporting new Windows technologies, such as the Cortana voice-driven virtual assistant. Parallels Desktop is celebrating its tenth birthday this year, and its regular cycle of annual updates has helped to consolidate its position as the leading virtualization tool for Mac users who need to run Windows apps on their office computers.
