Standard Escrow

Standard Escrow

Standard Escrow

The security package for minimizing risks when investing in products and services that include software and firmware

Services

  • Sources and documentation are checked for completeness as per manifest

  • Media are tested for working order and readability

  • Current versions and bug fixes are requested from the vendor at intervals stipulated in the contract (update service)

  • The source code is compiled (translated into the executable program) using the manufacturer’s systems and tested for correct operation

  • The documentation about the manufacturer’s development environment is tested in practical application

  • Sources and documentation are securely deposited in two independent locations

Medium Risk? Examples of criteria are:
  • The lack of support or bankruptcy of the manufacturer endangers businesss processes and production

  • In an emergency, the fully functional software must be available with all the information required for installation

  • The software requires modifications and extensions at regular intervals

  • Time and money constraints make selecting and deploying an alternative product unfeasible