# Advanced analytics and reporting for Patch Manager Plus

With new threats emerging every day and cyber-attacks on the rise, applying timely patches to operating systems and applications is critical to ensuring the security of IT systems and endpoints. Integrating Analytics Plus with Patch Manager Plus enables you to visually assess the severity of risks, threats, and security vulnerabilities so that you can prioritize patches to address imminent vulnerabilities first.

To learn more on how to integrate Analytics Plus with Patch Manager Plus, [refer here](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/how-to/integrate-analytics-plus-with-patchmanagerplus.html?advancedanalytics-for-patchmanagement).

## Gain powerful insights into patch management

Analytics Plus offers over 100 out-of-the-box dashboards and reports that provide comprehensive visibility into IT systems including information on their health, usage, risks, and vulnerabilities, so you can come up with better patch management strategies to mitigate cyber-security threats.

![Advanced analytics for patch management](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/images/advanced-analytics-01.png)

Advanced analytics for patch management

## A unified view of all endpoints

Mix, match, and mash up data from ManageEngine applications such as Password Manager Pro, Mobile Device Manager Plus, and other endpoint monitoring or management applications to get a unified view of your endpoints and their current security statuses.

![Unified endpoint view in Analytics Plus](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/images/advanced-analytics-02.png)

Unified view of all endpoints

## Use augmented analytics to get insightful answers

Upgrade from manual reporting to augmented analytics with Zia, Analytics Plus' AI assistant. Ask questions and get impactful answers in the form of rich visuals that you can add to dashboards right away. For instance, you can ask Zia, "Can you show me vulnerable systems missing critical patches?" or, "Can you show me the approval status of missing patches?" and get a visual response like the one below.

![Augmented analytics with Zia for patch management](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/images/advanced-analytics-03.png)

Augmented analytics with Zia

## Communicate risks in real time

Do you have too many systems that are missing critical patches or too many patches that are awaiting approval for deployment? Tag the right people responsible, and prompt them to take action instantly. Analytics Plus enables users to communicate with other users in real time from within the app, facilitating users to address risks and vulnerabilities faster.

![Real-time risk communication in Analytics Plus](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/images/advanced-analytics-04.png)

Communicate risks in real time

## Assess risks using interactive graphs

Slice, dice, and drill down into your patch management data, and analyze security risks by classifying endpoint devices as extreme, high, moderate, or low risk based on their vulnerability scores. Build risk assessment models to find the patches that need to be applied along with the time frame within which risks should be responded to, so that resources are utilized effectively and efficiently in addressing risks.

![Interactive risk assessment graphs](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/images/advanced-analytics-05.png)

Assess risks using interactive graphs

## Predict patch requirements using trend forecasting

Don't wait for security incidents to kick-start your patching program. Leverage Analytics Plus' forecasting algorithms to proactively assess the need for patches, taking into account risks, vulnerabilities, and exposure. Use this to recommend deployment of patches or other modifications to your system that will ensure their security.

![Patch requirement trend forecasting](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/images/advanced-analytics-06.png)

Predict patch requirements using trend forecasting

## Securely share patch status reports

Share patch status reports and patch progress dashboards with senior executives. Give them periodic updates by scheduling reports and dashboards, so they get insights in their inbox automatically. Configure smart alerts, and get notified about anomalies or outliers in your patch management data.