Windows Autopatch Important Update

Microsoft has rolled out an important update that benefits SMBs and Education customers: Windows Autopatch is now available for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, as well as Education A3 and A5 licenses. This change brings advanced patch management tools to a much wider audience without any additional licensing costs.

At Novus, we see this as a practical opportunity to reduce manual workloads, improve system security, and streamline IT operations – especially for schools and SMBs managing large fleets of devices with limited IT resource.

What is Windows Autopatch?

Windows Autopatch is a cloud-based service that automates the rollout of updates for:

• Windows
• Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
• Microsoft Edge
• Microsoft Teams

Instead of manually approving and deploying patches, Autopatch handles it automatically. Updates are rolled out in phases so IT teams can monitor and intervene if necessary, avoiding wide-scale disruptions.

Key Benefits for Schools and SMBs

• Improved Security: Devices stay updated with the latest patches, reducing exposure to vulnerabilities.
• Less IT Overhead: Your team spends less time managing updates manually and more time on strategic work.
• Fewer Disruptions: Phased deployments mean issues can be caught early before they impact everyone.

What you need to Get Started

To use Autopatch, you need:

• Microsoft Entra ID joined or Hybrid-Joined Devices.
• Devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune or co-managed via Configuration Manager.
• Internet connectivity for all managed devices.