Managing apps through their lifecycle — from sourcing to updating to the experience users have — is a critical component of an IT admin’s job. It’s also something that often goes unconsidered or is left in a state of good enough. But all too often the workflow is not good enough, creates more work and headaches on IT’s end, and may disrupt the user experience in the long run.
By considering the approach to each step of the app lifecycle workflow, IT can deliver a flawless experience for end users while keeping an eye on compatibility issues and security risks that come with outdated software. A major component of the workflow that aids in keeping up with compatibility issues is patch management.
