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The majority of businesses in 2018 rely on applications to provide critical business functions such as managing customers, logistics and finances etc. These key applications have become integral to the way businesses operate.

Since 2002, SES has been a leading worldwide supplier of innovative Software Escrow solutions, challenging an unfriendly and unimaginative sector by providing industry leading solutions and fantastic customer service.

In this technologically advanced world we live in, businesses have become increasingly reliant on applications to perform critical business functions including CRM solutions, Payroll software and Logistics applications.

A recent study by Keystone Strategy discovered that customers preferences when procuring software applications have changed.

Software Escrow Agreements permit an organisation to independently hold and test a copy of the source code for your critical applications. It is the function of this agreement to ensure that the code is accurate, complete and can be compiled by an independent third party in the event of a release.

SES are proud to announce that we have renewed our Cyber Essentials certification, passing the assessment with flying colours.

For nearly two decades, SES has been protecting over 2,000 software developers, IP Owners, distributors and end users in over 40 countries across the world, and our levels of Customer Service, Cost Effectiveness and Security have enabled us to become the fastest growing Software Escrow Provider in Europe.

CEO to CTO: What happens if we invest in Escrow to protect our critical applications and then never need it?

CTO: What happens if we don’t and our developer is unable to support us or our critical applications?

In recent weeks we have witnessed a number of significant disruption events affecting high profile organisations across the globe. From the WannaCry ransomware attack affecting the NHS, to the British Airways breakdown resulting from a catastrophic IT failure.

Using Software as a Service (SaaS) models to deliver business critical applications has become increasingly popular, as the dynamic nature of SaaS applications means end users can access their business critical applications from anywhere in the world at any time and on any device.

It is common practice for Software Licensees to request Escrow as part of contract negotiations when licensing their important software applications because Escrow supports the licence and protects their investment.

When considering your Escrow protection it can be easy to opt for a default provider rather than spending time researching the various alternatives on offer.