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Why Escode

Global leader in Software Escrow


Take control of your software risk 

Software runs your business. When it fails, things move quickly and not in a good way. 

We help you reduce that risk and build resilience you can rely on. 


Built for the real world

Global expertise 

Escode is more than a service. It is a team. Our solutions architects, consultants and legal specialists work together to help you protect the right assets in the right way.

No guesswork. Just clear guidance on what to secure and how to reduce risk. 

Truly independent 

We sit in the middle. Independent, neutral and focused on getting it right for everyone involved.

From setting up agreements to managing relationships across multiple parties, we keep things simple, fair and working as they should. 

More than storage 

Escrow should not stop at a deposit. We actively manage your source code, data and IP to make sure it is secure, usable and aligned to how your software is actually built If we spot risks or gaps, we flag them early so you can act before they become issues. As an independent, authorised party, we can also verify the code itself, this is something the licensee cannot do on their own, which gives you confidence that what’s been escrowed is usable and complete. 

One service. Clear accountability. 

You get one service, one set of standards and a team that owns the outcome. Because when it comes to software risk, the responsibility sits with you, and regulators increasingly expect you to prove it’s under control.


The people behind it

You do not just get a platform. You get specialists who know what they are doing. 

Legal 

Software agreements are rarely simple and they're something you can’t just subscribe to. Our legal team specialises in software and IP, bringing deep expertise to an area often misunderstood by the wider legal field. So you’re working with people who truly understand the detail. We work alongside you to structure agreements that reflect how your business operates, whether that’s two parties or twenty. 

Regulatory 

Software risk is now business risk. We help you understand and manage the regulatory implications, staying on top of evolving requirements so you’re not exposed when scrutiny increases. 

Solutions architects 

We bridge the gap between technical teams and business priorities, designing solutions that work in practice. APIs, CI/CD, IaC, hybrid cloud, if that sounds like another language, don’t worry. That’s what we’re here to translate, handling the technical complexity so you don’t have to. 

Verification consultants 

Resilience comes down to one question: can your software be rebuilt when you need it? We independently verify that it can. We check that what is built matches what is intended and highlight where things are drifting before it slows you down.

Every verification is completed in-house by experienced Escode consultants, each having run hundreds of similar exercises. That depth of specialist experience is what sets our approach apart. 

Customer support 

When you need us, we are there. Simple as that. 


End to end, by design 

Onboarding 

We make it straightforward to get started, identifying what needs to be protected and setting things up properly from day one. We make sure your deposit is complete and contains the right materials, so it delivers real protection in practice, not just something that looks good on paper. 

Escrow services 

A secure, independent arrangement that protects critical software, data and assets, giving all parties confidence they are covered as your software evolves and changes over time.

Most tools check if your code works.

We go further and verify that it can be built and used as intended.

Over time, documentation drifts, complexity increases, and third-party dependencies change. The result: software that appears fine but can’t be rebuilt or maintained when it matters, creating real risk for continuity and recovery.

We help you stay ahead of that.

Software scanning 

We use code analysis to uncover vulnerabilities early, before they become costly issues later. Every deposit is scanned for malware, checked for readability, and encrypted, so no hidden risks are passed on and what’s stored can be used with confidence. 


One place to manage it all 

Software resilience is not what it used to be.

Cloud, complex supply chains and increasing regulatory pressure mean the stakes are higher than ever. We give you a single place to manage it, with services that reflect how software risk shows up in your business.

Flexible, practical and designed around you.


Understand your risk

Not sure where to start? Speak to a specialist. 

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