"Western Power Distribution protects a number of its critical applications with SES. The level of protection taken by Western Power Distribution includes full code validation testing the source code under Escrow to ensure that it can be built into the working object code. These important elements of the service provide peace of mind that we have the right protection for our business now and in the future. We would have no hesitation in recommending SES as a cost-effective, professional and efficient Escrow specialist.”
www.westernpower.co.uk
Western Power licensed a specialised software application designed to measure power usage across its geographical grid systems. The solution was developed and maintained by a sole trader who held all intellectual knowledge relating to its creation, enhancement, and future releases. SES was engaged to ensure the application was fully protected, resilient, and optimised for secure and reliable deployment across the organisation.
SES introduced a Multi Licensee Escrow Agreement to the sole trader and all key customers, including Western Power. Following a period of consultation and evaluation, all major customers opted to join the Multi Agreement and collectively funded a Remote Code Validation test. This ensured the application could be successfully deployed in the event of an Escrow release, providing confidence and continuity for every stakeholder involved.
SES delivered a cost‑effective and highly professional Escrow Agreement that covered not only Western Power but all of the sole trader’s key customers under a single, unified framework. By consolidating protection into one agreement, all parties were able to share the costs of annual source code renewal and application testing, creating a streamlined, efficient, and financially sustainable solution.
Western Power Distribution is the company responsible for electricity distribution in the Midlands, South West and Wales. Their business serves over 7.9 million customers and they employ over 6,500 members of staff