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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...
What’s included in your education system — is it just an OS or a full suite?
This isn’t just an operating system — it’s a complete school-ready platform. CReSED includes alternatives to Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations), a full media suite for audio/video editing, built-in STEM tools like Scratch and Python, and...
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...
The End of Windows 10: What It Means for Schools — and What Comes Next
Come October 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 — and with it, schools around Australia and the world will face a massive technology problem that many aren’t prepared for. It’s not just about updates. It’s about affordability, access, and what...