Microsoft rejiggers Intune to give patches time to prove themselves

Patch behavior is set to change significantly for Microsoft Intune. Instead of pushing patches as packages, Intune has IT admins configure Windows Update behavior and then measure whether devices comply with defined standards. In effect, Windows Update will now do the work IT admins have had to do. SCCM (Configuration Manager) enforced a model where … Read more

Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools

Apple has launched Apple Business, a new platform that combines device management, business tools and support for companies. It will replace Apple Business Manager and Apple Business Connect in more than 200 countries and regions. The new service brings several existing Apple business products into one platform and adds built-in mobile device management. It is … Read more

Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks

Acronis reported that small and midsize businesses often install software patches within a week. However, a significant minority of devices remain unpatched for weeks, leaving systems exposed after vulnerabilities become public. Analysis by the Acronis Threat Research Unit, based on telemetry from the second half of 2025, found a global median installation time of 185 … Read more