GARTNER® REPORTParallels recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service
Parallels has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Desktop as a Service (DaaS). Over the past four years, Parallels was recognized as an Honorable Mention in 2023, a Visionary in 2024 and 2025, and now a Leader, reflecting Gartner analysts' independent evaluations of participating vendors based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) enables IT teams to securely deliver desktops and applications across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. By centralizing desktop management, organizations can strengthen security, simplify IT operations, and support employees wherever they work.
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What you’ll find in the report:
- Gartner analysis of the current Desktop as a Service market
- The evaluation criteria for Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision
- Vendor positioning across the 2026 Magic Quadrant
- Key considerations for evaluating Desktop as a Service solutions
We recommend using this report as a foundational resource when evaluating Desktop as a Service solutions and planning your desktop delivery strategy.
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Gartner Attribution & Disclaimer
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service, By Stuart Downes, Tod Larivee, Sunil Kumar, 5 August 2026.
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