Stay Ahead of The Game with Remote Patch Management Software: Simplify Your Updates (Faronics Blog)

The Importance of Software Updates & Patch Management

Software updates are an integral part of keeping your systems secure and up to date. They provide bug fixes, performance enhancements, and most importantly, security patches. Without regular updates, your software becomes vulnerable to cyber threats and malicious attacks. Patch management, on the other hand, is the process of applying these updates to your software. It involves identifying, acquiring, testing, and deploying patches across your network. Proper patch management ensures that your systems are protected from potential vulnerabilities.

Challenges of Manual Patch Management

Managing software updates and patches manually can be a daunting task, especially for businesses with a large number of devices or remote locations. It requires IT personnel to manually download, test, and deploy patches across multiple systems. This process can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Additionally, manual patch management often lacks centralised control and visibility, making it difficult to track the status of updates and ensure compliance. Version control is extremely problematic with a manual approach. It also leaves room for human error, such as overlooking critical patches or failing to apply updates in a timely manner. These challenges can put your systems at risk and hinder your ability to stay ahead of potential threats.

Benefits of Remote Patch Management Software

Remote patch management software offers a solution to the challenges of manual patch management. It automates the entire patch management process, from identifying available patches to deploying them across your network. This automation saves time and effort, allowing your IT team to focus on more strategic tasks. Remote patch management software also provides centralised control and visibility, giving you real-time insights into the status of updates across your network. This visibility enables you to track compliance, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure all systems are up to date. With remote patch management software, you can streamline your updates and stay ahead of potential security threats.

Key Features to look for in Remote Patch Management Software

When choosing remote patch management software for your business, there are several key features to consider. Firstly, look for a solution that offers centralised control and visibility. This will enable you to monitor the status of updates, track compliance, and generate reports for auditing purposes. Secondly, ensure the software supports automated patch scanning and deployment across various operating systems and software applications. Compatibility is crucial to ensure all your devices and software are covered. Finally, look for easy scalability in a user-friendly cloud platform.

Case Studies

To illustrate the benefits of remote patch management software, let’s take a look at a couple of case studies:

• Birmingham City Council, one of the largest local councils in the UK, no longer update any software manually. When a machine goes into its weekly maintenance period using Faronics Cloud, it will update specified software automatically. It used to take around three hours per software to get it packaged up and deployed; now it doesn’t take any time at all.
• Lewis and Clark Library in Montana, USA, also use Faronics Cloud to put their machines into a weekly maintenance mode, saving several hours a week, as their software updates automatically, and works every time. It’s no longer a problem that branches are a long way away from where the IT team sit, because everything is managed through one cloud console.

Remote patch management software can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries. By automating the patching process and providing centralised control, companies can streamline their updates and enhance their security posture.

Streamline Updates with Remote Patch Management Software

Remote patch management software is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of updating your software. Faronics Cloud automates the patch management process, saving you time and effort. By utilising remote patch management software, you can ensure consistent and timely updates, improve Your security posture, and stay ahead of potential threats. So, don’t wait any longer – streamline your updates today!

Written by Tom Guy 
Faronics Software

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