Automation is the top patch modernization investment priority for 76% of organizations in 2026.

Publisher	Adaptiva
Report	The State of Patch Management Report 2026
Published	21 May 2026
Topics	Investment, Automation, Patch Modernization, Vulnerability Management

Published by Adaptiva in The State of Patch Management Report 2026, 21 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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