Traditional escrow methods assume that the escrowed material is complete and usable by the end-user. There is no check on whether this is in-fact true. Harbinger offers a superior service. Harbinger’s escrow service include several software verification options.
Escrow deposits consist of source code and often a range of additional key materials that are needed to ensure the source code is effective. Verifying the deposits ensures that they are legitimate, complete and will work as expected when you need them. Verification enhances the overall value of your escrow agreements.
OTHER VERIFICATION OPTIONS
Tailored verification services.
Of course, these three verification solutions will not suit all software and businesses. We would be happy to tailor verification services to suit your particular needs.
Supervised Compilation and Lodgement
The test compilation of the source code (part of Level 2 Deposit Analysis) can be a time-consuming exercise. Supervised Compilation and Lodgement occurs when the escrow agent attends the vendor’s workplace, confirms the build environment documentation, observes the compilation of the source code into object code, observes the working object code and then supervises the lodgement of the materials into escrow.
Level 0 – Validate
$550
per audit plus T&M
- Single technician by the hour
- At Harbinger’s offices
- Readable files have been received (random 5%)
- Encryption and protection is in place
- Encryption keys are effective
- Files are virus-free
Level 1 – Review
$1500
per audit plus T&M
- Single technician by the hour
- At Harbinger’s offices
- Level 0 plus…
- Readable files have been received (random 15%)
- File listings are in accordance with the escrow agreement
- Detailed review report
Level 2 – Analysis
$2750
per audit plus T&M
- Two technicians by the hour
- On-site at Vendor’s premises
- Level 0 & 1 plus…
- Review of materials for required components
- Comparison of materials with agreement
- Test compile of source code
- Review of build documentation
- Detailed analysis report
Level 3 – Compilation
$5500
per audit plus T&M
- Two technicians by the hour
- On-site at Vendor’s premises
- Level 0, 1 & 2 plus…
- Construction of a build platform
- Validation of the build instructions
- Troubleshooting any problems
- Review and manage rectifying for errors
- Detailed compilation report