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Patch Management

The process of testing and deploying operating system and application updates. Patch management is driven through RMM tools inside managed security services and proactive IT support to minimize service interruptions.

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Why this matters to Ohio SMBs

Patch Management directly impacts uptime, compliance, and customer trust for businesses across Dayton and the Midwest. Clear understanding of this term helps leadership make better investments and avoid costly downtime.

Related problems businesses face

  • Confusion around Patch Management causing stalled projects or poor vendor decisions.
  • Gaps in security or reliability because Patch Management is not implemented correctly.
  • Teams lacking a roadmap that ties Patch Management to budgets, compliance, and growth.

How MNI approaches it

We pair a vCIO-led roadmap with hands-on engineers to design, deploy, and manage Patch Management in your environment. That includes clear SLAs, executive-ready updates, and integrations with your existing stack.

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