Your partner for digital transformation in education

asknet 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. 

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Who is it for? 

School management & ICT coordinator use software solutions via Academic Software

School leadership and the IT team

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

Higher ed →
Researcher uses cloud solutions for data analysis via Academic Software

Researchers 

A simple and affordable cloud and software environment for research. 

Researcher →
Teachers and students use the Academic Software Platform in class

Professors & students

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

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Partnership

Work with us to shape the future of digital education as a trusted partner.
 

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Our software partners

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 asknet 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 2,500 schools and educational institutions across the UK and Europe trust us.

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 asknet?

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Secure single sign-on 

Access all educational software and cloud platforms via one secure login. n.

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Licence management & implementation 

Seamless integration and automation of your digital tools, tailored to your institution. 

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Multilingual support 

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

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Cost management 

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

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Data protection & cybersecurity

We keep user data secure and anonymous, working with your existing systems. 

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Digital inclusion 

Equal access to software and cloud tools, regardless of device, skill level or educational background. 

What our users say 

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“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
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“The Academic Software Deployment Platform 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
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asknet, part of Academic Software 

Academic Software is a leading provider of software solutions for education, focused on supporting digital transformation.

Operating under three brands, Academic Software, asknet, and Ilona, we support institutions in 12 countries with software, cloud solutions, licence management, and tailored support to modernise digital learning environments.

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