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Can we migrate to other systems later if needed, or are we locked in?

You’re never locked in. CReSED is built on open standards, with open-source software and exportable data formats. If you ever decide to move to another platform, you can take your files, user data, and configurations with you — no walled gardens, no vendor trapdoors....

What happens if we want to scale from 10 devices to 500?

Scaling up is what CReSED does best. Whether you’re adding one extra lab or rolling out to an entire district, we’ll help you clone your setup, deploy across your network, and maintain consistency — without doubling your workload. You don’t need enterprise-level...

Will this system be updated regularly and kept secure long-term?

Yes — Ubuntu Pro, the base of CReSED, comes with 10 years of guaranteed security updates, meaning you won’t be caught off guard by sudden end-of-life announcements (like what happened with Windows 10). Updates are smooth, fast, and don’t interrupt your teaching day....

Are there any ongoing fees or hidden charges?

No tricks, no gotchas. We believe in total transparency. You’ll pay your flat yearly fee, and that’s it — unless you choose optional extras like enterprise-level backup or training sessions. We don’t do upselling, forced updates, or surprise charges. Our goal isn’t to...

How much does it cost per device per year?

The base cost for CReSED is just $10 per device per year, plus $40 per year for the optional Ubuntu Pro licensing if you want the full security and compliance features used by enterprise and government systems. That’s $50 per year all up — total. Compare that to the...

Who is DigEd, and why should schools trust your solutions?

We’re not just another tech vendor — we’re educators, IT professionals, and inclusion advocates who’ve built digital infrastructure in 27 countries. Our founder spent decades building secure government networks and now leads a not-for-profit training people with...

What is CReSED and how is it different from Windows or macOS?

CReSED (Cloud-Ready Secure Education Distribution) is a purpose-built, Australian-developed operating system designed specifically for schools. It’s based on Ubuntu Pro — the same secure open-source platform used by universities, research labs, and even NASA — but...