Your partner for digital transformation in education
Academic Software helps secondary schools and higher education institutions prepare for the future by modernising their digital learning environments.
We provide everything from software licences and cloud solutions to full licence management and tailored support.

Who is it for?

School leadership and the IT team
Make the most of your budget, IT infrastructure and internal team.

Researchers
A simple and affordable cloud and software environment for research.

Professors & students
Access all the software you need for your studies, anytime, anywhere.

Partnership
Work with us to shape the future of digital education as a trusted partner.
Our solutions
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Platform
Smart solutions for purchasing, large-scale distribution and full licence management of education software.
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Licensing
The largest range of educational software at discounted prices, tailored to your institution’s needs.
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Cloud
Looking for a flexible cloud environment for research? With Research Cloud, you can work easily and cost effectively, with no need for expensive subscriptions.
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Business
Partner with Academic Software to support and improve digital education, whether as a distributor or technology partner.
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Services
Our certified experts listen to the needs of educational institutions and provide tailored advice and targeted solutions.
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More than 3,500 schools and educational institutions across the UK and Europe trust Academic Software.
Curious how we can support your institution?

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International presence in educational software
Academic Software operates under three brands: Academic Software, asknet (DACH region), and Ilona (Finland). Together, we support institutions in 12 countries with smart software solutions.
Why choose Academic Software?

Secure single sign-on
Access all educational software and cloud platforms via one secure login. n.

Licence management & implementation
Seamless integration and automation of your digital tools, tailored to your institution.

Multilingual support
Our helpdesk supports students and educators in multiple languages, ensuring smooth tool usage.

Cost management
Real time insight into licence usage, software demand and cloud costs.

Data protection & cybersecurity
We keep user data secure and anonymous, working with your existing systems.

Digital inclusion
Equal access to software and cloud tools, regardless of device, skill level or educational background.
What our users say

“A software distribution platform is highly recommended for many universities and colleges because it provides control over your software and data, as well as what happens with privacy and security.”
Esther Van Landeghem
Business Consultant - ULeiden

“Academic Software is the new normal for studying. It works, everyone is happy, and no one is uncertain about how to use digital tools in teaching and learning.”
Bart De Rouck
IT Director & CIO - HOGENT
Our software partners
Academic Software, adivision of Signpost
Signpost is a dynamic technology group focused exclusively on ICT for education.
With our in-house developed products and services, fully integrated with world-leading digital solutions, we provide hardware, software, connectivity, training and content to schools and students throughout Europe.