Case Study: Orchard Hill College achieves lower TCO and simpler remote access with Parallels RAS

Orchard Hill College simplifies and improves remote access with Parallels RAS

Orchard Hill College, a multi-site college in England, needed a simpler and more cost-effective way to provide remote access for staff. Its existing setup caused issues with Java installation and updates, and alternatives like Citrix would have required more expensive licenses and added technical work. The college evaluated Parallels RAS as a remote application and desktop delivery solution.

Parallels RAS made remote access easy to deploy and manage, eliminating the need for costly add-ons and outside technical consultations. The rollout took just a few hours instead of months, supported BYOD and access to Capita SIMS on virtual desktops, and helped Orchard Hill College lower its total cost of ownership through reduced licensing fees, fewer third-party support costs, and improved IT efficiency.

Orchard Hill College

Andy Barnes

Head of IT Services