Microsoft yesterday announced Windows Update for Business as one way enterprises can manage the accelerated update and upgrade cadence of Windows 10 after it launches this summer.

The new service fleshed out Microsoft’s revelations in late January, when it first touted a pair of business-only update/upgrade tempos — “Long-term servicing branch” and “Current branch for business” — without delving into much detail.

“With Windows 10, we need a new approach for end-user devices at work,” said Terry Myerson, the executive who leads the Windows group, during a long keynote address that opened Microsoft’s Ignite conference in Chicago. “We want to give you the best of both worlds … ongoing innovation and security updates while also giving you IT control over the automated process.”

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