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:
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The risks if they fail to escrow mission-critical applications
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What to deposit in an escrow account
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How to leverage their software escrow program to its fullest potential
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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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