Action1 Now Includes Linux Patch Management

By Amber Ankerholz

The platform now offers autonomous patch management across all major operating systems.

Action1 has announced the expansion of its platform to include Linux patch management and autonomous endpoint management (AEM).

The latest release of the Action1 platform, which provides “automation, control, and compliance capabilities built for large-scale, hybrid enterprises,” offers the following new features:

Linux support for unified patch management
Enterprise-wide visibility through consolidated reporting and dashboards
Improved patch validation accuracy and rollout tracking
PowerShell script signing
Simplified connectivity and reduced firewall configuration complexity
Expanded software repository

“By extending support to Linux alongside Windows and macOS, we’re providing IT teams with a unified platform that delivers the automation, control, and enterprise scalability organizations require,” said Mike Walters, President and Co-founder of Action1.

For more information, visit Action1.

12/04/2025

automation , enterprise , patching

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