Patch

Glossary

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Our glossary explains basic terms and abbreviations relating to mobile working, the use of smartphones and tablets in the corporate environment (Enterprise Mobility) and security aspects in the use of mobile devices.

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Patch

Corrective delivery for software

A patch, fix or bugfix is a supplement or corrective delivery for application software (e.g. mobile apps) or operating systems. Usually a patch is used to close security gaps or to fix a bug.