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Patch management beyond WSUS

WSUS Alternative: Patch Management
After the WSUS Deprecation

Microsoft has officially deprecated WSUS. Time for patch management that covers Windows and third-party software – without running your own server landscape.

🇦🇹 Made in Austria  ·  🇪🇺 Hosted exclusively in the EU  ·  GDPR-compliant

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WSUS is deprecated – what does that mean?

Microsoft has announced that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will no longer be actively developed. The service keeps working for now, but receives no new features. For IT teams that means the question is not if but when to move patch management to a future-proof foundation. Add to that what WSUS administrators have known for years – no third-party patching, database bloat, tedious cleanups and reporting that barely deserves the name.

What a modern WSUS alternative must deliver

Windows and third-party patching in one system – browsers, Java, Adobe & Co. are the most common attack vectors.
No server infrastructure of your own – no WSUS server, no SQL maintenance, no cleanup scripts.
Compliance reporting that shows at a glance which devices are missing patches.
Automation: patch windows, exceptions, escalations – without script tinkering.
GDPR compliance and EU hosting – decisive for cloud solutions in Europe.
Home office included – patch devices outside the corporate network, no VPN required.

Your data stays in Europe

XEOX as your WSUS alternative

XEOX is a cloud-based RMM tool from Austria that combines patch management for Windows and third-party software with inventory, automation and remote access. It is hosted exclusively in ISO/IEC 27001-certified data centers within the EU – your data never leaves Europe.

🇦🇹 Developed in Austria since 2005🇪🇺 EU data centers onlyGDPR & ISO/IEC 27001Third-party patching included

WSUS and XEOX compared

WSUSXEOX
Windows updates
Third-party patching
Own server infrastructure requiredYesNo (cloud, EU)
Active developmentDiscontinuedActive
Compliance reportingRudimentaryBuilt-in
Cost“Free” + operational overheadfrom €1.50 / device / month

Switch in three steps

1
Start the trial

Free 30-day trial – no credit card required.

2
Roll out the agent

Deploy the XEOX agent to your devices via GPO or script.

3
Run in parallel

Run XEOX alongside WSUS, compare compliance – and switch WSUS off once you are convinced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WSUS being shut down?

Microsoft has classified WSUS as deprecated: it is not being shut down, but it no longer receives new features. New capabilities appear exclusively in successor products and alternatives.

Can XEOX fully replace WSUS?

For patch management of Windows clients and servers, yes – including third-party software that WSUS never covered. On top you get inventory, automation and remote access in the same console.

What does switching cost?

XEOX costs €15 per device per year (or €1.50 per device on monthly billing) – with unlimited users. The 30-day trial is free and requires no credit card.

WSUS and SCCM are products of Microsoft Corporation. Information about third-party products reflects publicly available sources as of August 2026.

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