Software Escrow

Technical Data Escrow is the New Black

The U.S. Army sustainment community is addressing the challenges of emerging cyber threats, evolving technology, and innovation by near-peer adversaries. To support modernization efforts, the Army is reevaluating its approach to managing intellectual property (IP) which is vital for the military’s ability to modernize weapons systems while maintaining technological dominance. One such approach is technical […]

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10 Best Practices for Beneficiaries: Maximizing Protection in Software / SaaS Escrow Agreements.

This white paper outlines the ten best practices for beneficiaries when setting up software and Software as a Service (SaaS) escrow agreements. In the fast-paced world of technology, safeguarding digital assets is crucial. Escrow agreements act as a safety net, ensuring access to essential software and SaaS applications even in unforeseen circumstances. This document discusses

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EscrowED: Exploring Software & SaaS escrow requirements implemented by states, industry organizations and corporations.

About this series: The software / SaaS  and technology escrow industry is unregulated but many states, industry organizations and corporations have implemented software escrow requirements to protect their investment in business critical software and SaaS applications. In this series of articles we will explore the different approaches taken to require escrow and discuss the challenges

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EscrowED: Exploring Software & SaaS escrow requirements implemented by states, industry organizations and corporations.

About this series: The software / SaaS  and technology escrow industry is unregulated but many states, industry organizations and corporations have implemented software escrow requirements to protect their investment in business critical software and SaaS applications. In this series of articles we will explore the different approaches taken to require escrow and discuss the challenges

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Software Risk Checklist

Technology escrow agreements are intended to provide end users with application continuity for mission critical, expensive or difficult to replace software and SaaS applications if the software vendor fails to perform, goes out of business or other pre-negotiated circumstances. All of the risks outlined below have been successfully addressed in escrow agreements in the past. 

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Leveraging Software / SaaS Escrow: Enabling Technology to Serve as Collateral for Loans

Business critical software has become an integral part of modern business operations, and its value is recognized in various domains. To support innovation and growth, emerging software, SaaS and technology companies often seek financial assistance in the form of loans. However, lending institutions are naturally cautious about collateralizing intangible assets like software or other intellectual

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What Are the Most Important Clauses in an Escrow Agreement?

A software escrow agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the conditions and terms for storing and releasing the source code or other critical materials of a software application to a third-party escrow agent. While the specific clauses included in a software escrow agreement may vary based on the parties involved and their specific

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The Difference Between Software & SaaS Escrow Solutions

Software as a Service (SaaS) escrow and software escrow solutions are two distinct yet related concepts in the software industry. While both provide a form of protection for users of business critical software, there are fundamental differences between the two. This article aims to explain the differences between SaaS escrow and software escrow. To begin

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