Integrated Desktop & Mobile Device Management Software

Patch management is an area of systems management that involves acquiring, testing, and installing multiple patches (code changes) to an administered computer system. Patch management tasks include: maintaining current knowledge of available patches, deciding what patches are appropriate for particular systems, ensuring that patches are installed properly, testing systems after installation, and documenting all associated procedures, such as specific configurations required.

I was browsing for a free solution to manage a friend's accounting office and out of pure serendipity I found Desktop Central by ManageEngine.

Desktop Central is an integrated desktop & mobile device management software that helps in managing the servers, laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets from a central point.

It automates regular desktop management routines like installing patches, distributing software, IT assets management, software licenses management, monitoring software usage statistics, managing USB device usage, taking control of remote desktops, and more. It supports managing both Windows and Mac operating systems

It enables you to manage your mobile devices to deploy profiles and policies, configure devices for Wifi, VPN, Email accounts, etc., apply restrictions on using camera, browser, etc., and to secure your devices like enabling passcode, remote lock/wipe, etc. You can manage all your iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

And the best of all is that it's free for for upto 25 computers and 5 mobile devices, perfect for a SME.