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Remote Windows Update Deployment

Action1 enables you to manage KBs and hotfixes, remotely deploy Windows updates on multiple on-site and remote endpoints simultaneously, fully automate patch management processes, and access detailed reports with complete installation logs to prove regulatory compliance. Transform your patch management with an intuitive console that eliminates complexity while maintaining enterprise-grade security.

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Benefits of Using Action1’s Remote Windows Update Deployment

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Rapid Vulnerability Remediation

Eliminate your most critical software vulnerabilities in minutes with Action1’s risk-based remediation engine. Automatically prioritize and schedule update deployments based on severity, exploitation risk, CVSS scores, and potential business impacts.

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Remote Device Management

Gain complete visibility and control over your entire endpoint fleet—regardless of location or connection status. Action1 ensures remote and on-premises devices receive critical updates automatically, even managing offline endpoints by intelligently deploying patches as soon as they reconnect from anywhere.

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OS and Third-Party Patching

Automatically identify missing OS and third-party patches, schedule deployments, test them via customizable update rings before reaching business-critical systems, and generate complete compliance reports—from a single console.

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Boosted Productivity

Action1 keeps your workforce operating at peak efficiency through automated, strategically scheduled Windows and third-party updates that fix performance-draining bugs and introduce new features—all without the productivity losses of patch-related downtime.

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Compliance Reporting

With Action1, you can automatically generate complete audit-ready reports validating your patch compliance status—helping your organization adhere to the strict regulatory standards.

Why Customers Choose Action1

Patching without VPN

Patch remote and onsite endpoints with Action cloud-native platform. No company network or VPN connection required.

Ditch complexity

Start getting value in minutes, not hours or days. Deploy and patch software consistently without legacy technology, clunky integrations, or multiple consoles.

Avoid bandwidth issues

Deliver software updates faster and ensure network availability for critical applications with Action1’s P2P patch distribution capability.

Secure and trusted

Action1 is the only patch management solution with both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications.

Patch offline devices

Improve your patch success rates by automatically installing OS and application patches, as soon as endpoints that have been offline come back online.

See phenomenal ROI

No additional hardware or software to deploy. Get your first 200 endpoints free, with no strings attached. Scale up as needed at a flat per-endpoint price.

Action1 Remote Patch Management Features

Keep your Windows-based endpoints secure, updated, and performing at their best with Action1’s cloud-native patch management platform. Escape the vicious cycle of manual patching by automating the entire process with just a few clicks.

Patch Automation

Automate and take full control over each step of the patching process: identification, testing, deployment, and reporting. Avoid operational disruptions and unexpected downtime through flexible scheduling options.

Update Rings

With Action1, you can roll out updates in stages. Set specific key metrics, such as success rates and deployment counts, to determine whether updates progress to your business-critical endpoints.

Approve & Decline

Approve and immediately deploy critical updates, decline or hold lower-priority ones. This feature enables you to maintain operational stability and not compromise on security.

Reboot Control

Prevent disruptive update-related issues through reboot control after deployment. With Action1, you can balance security requirements with business continuity needs to avoid productivity impacts.

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The Need for Remote Windows Update and Patch Management

Outdated OS and third-party applications remain the weakest link in every organization’s cyber protection strategy. Keeping both on-premises and remote endpoints up-to-date significantly strengthens your security posture by addressing software flaws before attackers can exploit them.

Remote Workforce Protection

Action1’s cloud-native platform helps your IT team deploy critical security patches to all remote devices used by your employees. This ensures they stay up to date with the latest software versions, thereby quickly closing security gaps throughout your endpoint network. By maintaining consistent patch levels, you significantly reduce your organization’s overall attack surface and vulnerability exposure.

Maintain Business Continuity

Action1 improves business continuity by eliminating downtime risks from security incidents and problematic updates. Schedule automated patch installations during off-peak hours across your on-site and remote devices simultaneously—all from a single console. Remediate software vulnerabilities through intelligent, staged, and secure update deployments.

Zero-day Vulnerability Response

Your business success depends directly on your endpoints’ security posture. When a critical zero-day vulnerability is discovered, Action1 enables your IT team to immediately patch every device—including remote ones—to mitigate the software flaw before attackers weaponize it. Addressing vulnerabilities in a short period of time significantly minimizes your exposure window and reduces breach risks.

IT Efficiency Maximization

With Action1, a single technician can fully automate every step of the patching process across thousands of endpoints, regardless of their location. With just a few clicks, you can control all phases from vulnerability identification and testing to scheduling, deployment, verification, and documentation. This strengthens your company’s security posture and eliminates the need to expand your IT staff even as your environment grows.

Certifications and Compliance

Action1 adheres to globally recognized standards and regulations, underscoring our commitment to security:

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SOC 2 Type II

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ISO 27001

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TX-RAMP

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CSA

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CISA Secure by Design

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CAIQ

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GDPR

Industry Awards

Capterra award 2024: best ease of use
Capterra awards 2024: Best Value
Software Advise Aword 2024: Most Recommended
Patch Management award spring 2024: Momentum Leader
RMM award spring 2024: Easiest To Use
Patch Management award spring 2024: Best Support

What Our Customers Say

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Action1 saves me 10–15 minutes per machine on software deployment. I can access every device remotely, so I don’t have to literally travel to every location and touch every machine.

Mike Straffin,
IT Director at Angeles Community Health Center

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Action1 helped us save about 125 hours per month by automating patch management. That’s a huge enabler to our business; as an MSP, the more you automate, the more money you save, and the more savings you can pass on to your customers.

Ian Holub,
CEO and Co-founder of Essential Tech Support

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Without adequate patch management in place, I would have to go around to each individual machine to keep them updated. It could leave us open to security vulnerabilities, as a manual approach always leaves a gap for patches to be missed

Chris Delez,
Information Systems & Building Manager at the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County

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With our previous tool, we were under constant risk, as 20% of our network was not being patched with security updates because they were off-site or not joined to our company domain. Action1 addresses this security gap by enabling us to establish a robust patch management program that covers 100% of our devices.

Joe Holder,
IT Director at The Arthur Companies

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We are audited for ISO 27001:2018, and patch management is one of the requirements. Thanks to Action1, we’ve set up patching policies that meet our organization’s needs. As a result, we update the whole infrastructure in minutes. We also leverage Action1 to monitor the state of our IT assets as required by ISO 27001:2018.

Andrei Pastiu,
Security Engineer at Yonder

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With Action1, we are able to support, manage and patch our endpoints no matter where we are, via any device that has a browser. It is a brilliant product that helps us achieve all we wanted in a very cost-effective way.

Barry Carmichael,
IT Support Manager at Tamborine Mountain College

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Action1 slashed times to bring our environment in line with our IT security policies from 6 hours a week to just 20 minutes a week, which is 18 times faster than with our previous approach.

Luke Wolfenden,
Lead IT Engineer at Carwow

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Thanks to Action1, I am able to check off a couple of boxes on a GLBA compliance list. First, it helps us remediate security vulnerabilities in a timely manner while saving us 15 hours per week on patch management. Second, it includes reporting functionality, which the Safeguards Rule also requires.

Matt Lutjen,
System Administrator at CARR Auto Group

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One of the elements that we especially appreciate in Action1 is the power of scripting. By using advanced PowerShell scripts through the platform, we were able to fully automate our workstation build process — making it 9 times faster whilst increasing quality.

Jon Abbott,
CEO at Priority One

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With Action1, I’m saving hours every week and bringing in better control and consistency across everything that we do. It was also very easy to deploy; I was able to quickly install it and ensure nothing was missed.

Chris Weis,
Senior Systems Engineer at Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe

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I gotta tell you that Action1 has changed how I install updates — I feel like now I can sleep, knowing my clients are patched.

Michael Cauldwell,
Systems Administrator at Reflect Systems

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We utilize around 20 proprietary applications that aren’t commonly used out in the world. Being able to deploy them easily — and push updates for them — is really helpful.

Nat Baker,
Business Data Analyst at Crossroads of America Council

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Action1 empowers our technicians to do their job faster and better, ensuring best-in-class service for our customers. With Action1, I am confident that we can keep our customers’ remote devices properly updated and patched, troubleshoot any problem, and provide high-quality support.

Mario Domeniconi,
Chief Technology Officer at Netability

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A lot of value from Action1 comes from the peace of mind, knowing that your patches are installed, that you are protected from known vulnerabilities which attackers are likely to target with ransomware and other malware.

Khashif,
System Administrator at Delta Controls

First 200 endpoints are free forever: test as long as you want in your enterprise or use perpetually in your small business. Scale up at a simple, transparent and all-inclusive rate.
No hidden fees or nickel-and-diming for additional features (e.g. SSO).

Trusted by Thousands of IT teams Around the World

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Patch Success Rate
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Endpoints Patched
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Frequently asked questions

What is remote Windows update deployment?

Remote Windows update deployment is the process of installing system updates on a single or multiple endpoints from a central console, where the main advantage is that you don’t need physical access to these devices to deploy the patches. IT teams commonly use this approach to keep all endpoints up-to-date and secure, especially in environments with hundreds or thousands of workstations, since it helps maintain their system integrity, remediate vulnerabilities in a short period of time, and significantly simplify update management.

How Can I deploy Windows Updates Remotely to Multiple Computers?

You can deploy Windows updates remotely using reliable and efficient enterprise solutions like Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Configuration Manager, or specialized cloud-native patch management platforms like Action1. These tools enable centralized approval workflows, target distribution to specific device groups, and comprehensive deployment verification across your network. For environments with specific needs and requirements, PowerShell scripting or Group Policy Objects provide complementary deployment options, particularly in hybrid or smaller infrastructures where flexibility is essential.

Can I Schedule Updates to Install During Off-Peak Hours?

Yes, you can schedule update deployments during off-peak hours or at any convenient time to minimize operational disruptions and prevent unexpected downtime. With Action1, your IT team can set precise installation windows that align with your business schedule. The cloud-native platform provides you with granular control to deploy updates on all endpoints or specific device groups based on your organization’s operational requirements.

Can Remote Update Deployment be Automated?

Absolutely. With Action1, your IT team can automate every single step of the patch management process—from missing update identification and prioritization through testing, deployment, and rebooting to comprehensive reporting. Implementing robust patch management software helps your organization escape the vicious cycle of manually patching individual devices and applications across your business environment. This automation takes the never-ending pressure off your IT team’s shoulders while substantially strengthening your company’s overall security posture.