In the News: Adaptiva and Demand Metric Examine Autonomous Patching in 2026

In the News | Press release

Source: PR Newswire
Original publication date: May 21, 2026

Adaptiva announced the 2026 State of Patch Management report, developed with Demand Metric, drawing on responses from more than 200 IT and security professionals.

The announcement distinguishes partial automation from fully autonomous operation. It reports that 44% of respondents described their patching as partially automated, while only 8% reported fully autonomous patching.

That distinction matters when teams assess readiness. Adding automation to individual tasks is different from coordinating a reliable process across systems, approvals, maintenance windows, and exceptions.

The research presents a 2026 snapshot of respondents’ practices and priorities. It can inform a discussion about operational maturity without implying that automation by itself guarantees security or eliminates the need for oversight.

Read the announcement on PR Newswire.

Explore the research: Visit Adaptiva’s State of Patch Management report page.