Iron Mountain Offers "Software Escrow for Dummies" Guidebook

October 2, 2009

BOSTON, Oct 02, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in information protection and storage services, today announced the availability of a comprehensive guidebook on software escrow to help software licensees protect their intellectual property assets as part of an overall risk management strategy. The book, "Software Escrow for Dummies" joins over 150 million books in print and more than 1,400 titles under Wiley Publishing's Dummies brand, which is the world's bestselling reference brand. This new booklet will guide readers through the ways in which software escrow and verification services can help protect their companies, as well as how to negotiate and manage escrow agreements for greatest efficiency and efficacy.

Readers of the "Software Escrow for Dummies" guidebook will learn:

 

  • The risks if they fail to escrow mission-critical applications
  • What to deposit in an escrow account
  • How to leverage their software escrow program to its fullest potential
  • How to negotiate the best escrow agreement they can

Written in an easy-to-read, plain English style, "Software Escrow for Dummies" explains why software escrow is considered a best practice when licensing mission-critical software or other technology. Even if enterprises use software escrow today, this guide will help readers leverage a software escrow program to its fullest potential, including explaining when escrow verification should be used, and how to protect Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications.

A complimentary copy of the guide is available by registering at: http://ironmountain.com/escrowfordummies

For Dummies(R)

With near universal name recognition, more than 150 million books in print, and more than 1,300 topics, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the New York Times as "more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times," For Dummies span every section of the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to math, self-help to Spanish language, technology to travel, and more. The Dummies brand has expanded into new products and categories with language audio sets; and an extensive licensed product line, including art sets, craft kits, GPS navigation, fitness and hobby DVDs and more. For more information, visit Dummies.com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.

About Iron Mountain Digital

Iron Mountain Digital is the world's leading provider of Storage-as-a-Service solutions for backup and archiving. The technology arm of Iron Mountain Incorporated offers a comprehensive suite of data protection, archiving and intellectual property management solutions to thousands of companies around the world, directly and through a world-wide network of channel partners. Iron Mountain Digital is based in Southborough, Mass. with European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. For more information on Iron Mountain Digital's Intellectual Property Management services, visit www.ironmountain.com/ipm.

About Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) helps organizations around the world reduce the costs and risks associated with information protection and storage. The company offers comprehensive records management and data protection solutions, along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 140,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ironmountain.com.

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