Confidence where risk has no place
Independent source code escrow
to ensure the continuity of operation of critical information systems.
Auditable custody of digital assets
based on strong encryption, access control,
and the principles of trusted services under eIDAS.
When control over your software is lost
An outage or failure of an IT solution provider can bring your business operations to a standstill.
Escrow ensures that your system’s source code is, when needed, securely available, usable, and properly documented.
Typical Risks
- The vendor ceases operations or stops providing support
- Source code is unavailable, incomplete, or unusable
- The organization is unable to further develop or restore the system.
Why You Need Source Code and Documentation
Source code and documentation are the “recipe” of the entire information system.
Without them, it is impossible to fix defects, add new functionality, migrate the system, or keep it technically operational.
At the same time, source code contains the developer’s know-how and the system’s security mechanisms.
How does it works?
Source code escrow (software escrow) is a mechanism that protects the customer from dependency on a single software vendor.
Deponest is a technology company acting as an independent third party that securely stores source code, documentation, and other technical materials, and releases them to the authorized party once predefined conditions are met.
We perform an analysis, prepare the required materials, and execute the agreement
We review the source code and verify the documentation
We encrypt, label, and securely store the archive
If the release conditions are met, we deliver the deposited data to you
Risk management, NIS2 and DORA
Source code escrow is a standard component of IT risk management, vendor management, and IT governance.
Within the context of regulatory frameworks such as NIS2 or DORA, escrow contributes to ensuring operational continuity, managing vendor dependency, and preparedness for crisis scenarios.
Trusted by Organizations That Cannot Afford Downtime
Mid-Size and Large Enterprises
ERP, CRM, logistics, manufacturing
Public sector
hospitals, registries, critical information systems
Software developers
independent, verifiable escrow for their customers
Deponest has been operating as an independent provider of source code escrow services since 2010.
We are a Czech technology company specializing in software escrow with an international presence.
We focus on the secure storage of source code, technical audits, and legally guaranteed escrow processes.
In 2014, Deponest s.r.o. became one of ten globally accredited providers of source code escrow services for the Microsoft Dynamics program by Microsoft.
Pricing
Basic escrow
Secure storage of source codeto ensure recoverability and operational
continuity of your application.
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Intake and secure storage of escrow materials
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1 annual update
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One authorized party or one applicatio
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Escrow certificate
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Business
Secure storage of source code,audit of development environment documentation
services, or third-party libraries.
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Intake and secure storage of escrow materials
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2x annual update
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Up to five authorized parties or five applications
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Content review
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Escrow certificate
Enterprise
Individually tailored servicefor storing business-critical applications
, including additional operational areas.
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Intake and secure storage of escrow materials
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Preparation of contractual documentation
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Content audit
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Functional testing
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Review of RFPs and implementation agreements
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Operational and recovery security processes