ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus
Result: More apps patched, less manual packaging, and fewer vulnerabilities across your endpoints.
Patch Connect Plus connects your Microsoft tools with a continuously updated catalog of third-party applications. IT Pillars handles configuration, packaging, and integration with your patching processes.
Extend SCCM & Intune with a Rich Third-Party Patch Catalog
Why Patch Connect Plus with IT Pillars?
Patch Connect Plus brings the catalog; IT Pillars ensures your SCCM/Intune environment is ready and integrated with your patch strategy.
Less Manual Packaging
Replace repetitive app packaging work with a maintained catalog of ready-to-use third-party updates.
Better Security Coverage
Patch more third-party apps, not just Microsoft products, to close real gaps in your environment.
Aligned with Existing Tools
Continue using SCCM and Intune as your main tools while extending them with a richer catalog and automation.
Clear Approvals & Control
Decide which apps and versions to publish and when, keeping full control over what reaches your endpoints.
What You Get with Patch Connect Plus
IT Pillars ensures Patch Connect Plus slots cleanly into your SCCM and/or Intune setup and processes.
Huge App Catalog
Access a wide range of third-party apps frequently updated with the latest versions and patches.
Download & Publish
Automatically download and publish selected applications and updates into SCCM or Intune.
Pre- & Post-Deployment Scripts
Attach scripts for additional configuration and checks around each deployment, all driven from the console.
Notifications & Approvals
Get notified when new updates arrive for critical apps and decide when to approve and publish them.
SCCM & Intune Integration
Integrate patches directly into your existing patch deployment and software update workflows.
Custom Application Packages
Support for adding your own custom applications and patches alongside the standard catalog.
Supersedence & Cleanup
Keep environments tidy by superseding older versions and cleaning up obsolete deployments.
Reporting & Compliance
Stay on top of which apps are patched and where gaps still exist in your third-party patch coverage.
Step Patch Connect Plus Integration
A focused integration project that respects your current patching model and change controls.
We review your SCCM/Intune setup, patch processes, and security requirements to design how Patch Connect Plus will plug in.
We configure Patch Connect Plus, connect it to SCCM/Intune, and validate catalog sync and publishing.
We select a group of applications, test patch deployment end-to-end, and refine scripts and approvals.
We expand to more applications and groups, train your team, and tune the catalog to your risk appetite.
FAQ
What is ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus?
ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus is a third-party patch management solution designed to extend the capabilities of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Microsoft Intune. It enables IT teams to automatically deploy patches and updates for hundreds of third-party applications from the same management console used for Microsoft updates.
How does ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus improve patch management in enterprises?
ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus improves enterprise patch management by automating the detection, publishing, and deployment of updates for third-party software. Instead of manually packaging and deploying updates, IT administrators can automate patch distribution through SCCM or Intune, which reduces workload and improves security across endpoints.
What types of applications can be patched using Patch Connect Plus?
Patch Connect Plus supports patching hundreds of third-party applications from multiple vendors, including widely used software such as Adobe products, Java, and other enterprise applications. By integrating with SCCM or Intune, organisations can deploy updates for these applications directly through their existing management infrastructure.
Why is third-party patch management important for cybersecurity?
Third-party applications are often targeted by attackers because they may not be updated regularly. Patch Connect Plus helps organisations close these security gaps by ensuring that updates for non-Microsoft software are deployed quickly and consistently, reducing vulnerabilities and improving overall security posture.
What are the key features of ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus?
Key features of Patch Connect Plus include automated third-party patch deployment, integration with Microsoft SCCM and Intune, centralized patch catalog management, vulnerability tracking through CVE identification, and customizable deployment policies. These features help IT teams streamline patch management processes across large IT environments.
How can IT Pillars help organisations implement ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus?
IT Pillars helps organisations deploy and configure ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus by integrating it with existing SCCM or Intune environments, designing secure patch management strategies, and automating third-party application updates. This ensures better security coverage, reduced manual packaging work, and faster patch deployment across enterprise endpoints.
