Patch management software helps IT departments acquire, test and install code changes for the software running in the enterprise. It can also assess vulnerabilities within the software, prioritize patches and produce reports on patching activities and status. Patch management tools generally offer a similar list of functionality for IT asset inventory, cataloging patches within the companys IT environment, patch prioritization, patch deployment and installment, and reporting. Experts say best patch management tools are those that best meet each organization’s own unique needs.”]