MBO Amersfoort is a dynamic educational institution offering a wide range of programs. The school is deeply rooted in society and provides students with practice-oriented education that aligns with the demands of the labor market.
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MBO Amersfoort is a vibrant educational institution offering a broad range of programs. The school is closely connected to society, delivering hands-on education that meets the needs of today’s labor market. During the process of making a new website, the Marketing & Communication department encountered a key requirement from the ICT department: the website had to be escrowed with a trusted third party. Why? To ensure full ownership rights and enable a fast recovery if ever needed.
Anne-Marie Moons, Senior Communications Advisor at MBO Amersfoort, had never encountered escrow before. “I had never heard of it. It was the ICT department that raised the need, and I was the one assigned to handle it.” She delved into the subject and got in touch with Escrow4All. What followed was an intensive process where legal, technical, and contractual issues came together.
“Normally, projects like this are handled by the tech specialists, but this time, I was right in the middle of it.”
For MBO Amersfoort, choosing escrow wasn’t just a precaution, it was a strategic move.
Digital continuity is vital, especially for mission-critical platforms like the school’s website. By placing an escrow arrangement with a neutral third party, ownership remains secured, and the school can act immediately in the event of an emergency. This prevents vendor dependency and ensures that key digital assets always remain accessible. Escrow4All safeguards the source code and essential data, enabling the school to maintain full control over its digital environment.
Implementing escrow proved to be no simple task. The ICT department at MBO Amersfoort set the requirement, the Marketing & Communication department was responsible for execution, and the website supplier had its own interests to protect. “They had delivered custom work and didn’t want another party to simply take over their efforts,” Anne-Marie explains. “This led to substantive discussions about ownership and intellectual property.”
In this process, Escrow4All played a key role. “They were incredibly patient and continuously helped us think through solutions,” Anne-Marie says. “Our contact person, Tongui, shared examples from clients in similar situations. I really appreciated his patience. His approach truly helped us reach solutions that were acceptable for all parties involved.”
In the past, escrow mainly meant keeping a secure copy of the website. Today, the possibilities are much more sophisticated.
“I thought it was just a matter of saving a backup somewhere, but it turned out to be much more modern than I expected.”
After a challenging journey, the escrow arrangement is now fully established.
“We have an agreement that has the full backing of our ICT department, the management, and our Marketing & Communication team. It gives us real peace of mind,” Anne-Marie shares.
“Even though the process was intense, I’m truly glad we got it done.”
She emphasizes the importance of the partnership with Escrow4All. “They were persistent, meticulous, and cooperative. They translated legal and technical language into understandable explanations and made sure everyone could agree on the solution. Without them, it wouldn’t have been possible.”
MBO Amersfoort is not the only organization becoming aware of the risks of digital dependency. “Website attacks and data loss are becoming increasingly common. I would advise every organization to consider escrow. It may not be the most exciting topic, but it can save you a lot of trouble.”
For MBO Amersfoort, the escrow arrangement means they are future-proof. Whatever happens, their digital infrastructure is protected. “And that’s a comforting thought,” Anne-Marie concludes.
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