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title: The importance of software escrow in mission-critical industries
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# The importance of software escrow in mission-critical industries

The importance of utilizing software escrow as a security measure in ensuring business continuity has become a no-brainer in mission-critical industries.

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By [Jo Rust](https://codekeeper.co/articles/author/jo-rust) Last updated: Jul 9, 2026

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