Abstract: A technique identifies a version of a software application for installation on computerized equipment. The technique involves receiving an electronic communication containing a software version database which identifies different versions of the software application. The technique further involves performing an update assessment operation based on the software version database to determine whether there exists newer versions of the software application available for installation on the computerized equipment. The technique further involves providing an electronic notification to a user of the computerized equipment in response to a result of the update assessment operation indicating that there exists newer versions of the software application available for installation on the computerized equipment.