Partners for the education sector: Academic Software and Fotoware

8. October 2025 Julia Stephan

We're happy to share that Fotoware Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems are available through Academic Software's platform. This partnership makes it easier than ever for educational institutions to access our DAM solutions.

Academic Software, a division of Signpost, is a full-service provider for the education sector, helping schools and universities select, purchase, distribute, and manage the digital tools they need, efficiently and affordably. For many institutions, software procurement can be a long and complex process that often involves public tenders, so Academic Software specializes in providing a structured, smooth procurement process that benefits both vendors and customers.

- Our mission is to simplify digital access in education and make technology work for every student, teacher and institution.

Toon Serraes

Customer Success Manager at Academic Software

Fotoware brings decades of experience in developing and providing Digital Asset Management system for organizing, managing, and securing media files, helping users find, use, and share digital assets quickly and reliably.

Together, we aim to simplify digital workflows in education, help ensure compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR, keep information safe, and make high-quality media management more accessible.

- When we first started talking to Academic Software, we immediately saw the potential for a strong partnership and value for academic institutions, combining their procurement and deployment expertise with our proven DAM solutions.

Ove H g s-Evensen

Partner Development Manager at Fotoware

About the partnership As part of this collaboration, Fotoware is now listed in Academic Software's extensive catalogue, making it easy for schools, universities, and research institutions to explore and deploy our solution. These institutions can now procure and deploy Fotoware through a familiar and trusted channel.

- We choose solutions that solve real challenges in education. Fotoware provides powerful Digital Asset Management systems that help schools manage large volumes of visual content, something increasingly important in creative, media and communication programs. It fills a specific need that general-purpose tools don't address.

Toon Serraes

Customer Success Manager at Academic Software

- Partnering with Academic Software aligns perfectly with our mission to make Digital Asset Management accessible and impactful in education. Joining their platform makes it easier for institutions to adopt secure, scalable Digital Asset Management that support everything from internal collaboration to external communication.

Ove H g s-Evensen

Partner Development Manager at Fotoware

At the core of this partnership is a shared goal: to provide a frictionless way for institutions to procure, implement, and access essential software, so they can focus on what matters most.

What this means for clients Educational institutions now benefit from simplified access to Fotoware, directly through a channel they already know and trust: Academic Software. That means schools receive full support with licensing, deployment, and administration, easing the burden on IT teams while ensuring a smooth experience for users across departments.

Fotoware adds clear value for institutions working with visual content. While many universities already use a combination of design and photo editing tools, they often lack a system to properly store, tag, organize, and share those assets. Fotoware fills that gap, bringing structure and efficiency to creative workflows and enabling long-term management of shared media across teams and programs.

In addition to functional benefits, the partnership also reflects an important shift in how educational institutions are approaching digital transformation: prioritizing well-managed, fully integrated, scalable solutions that reduce complexity while helping users to work seamlessly with the media files and content they rely on every day.

For educators, administrators, and IT teams, working with Academic Software and Fotoware means more time to focus on their core mission - delivering quality education - while knowing their digital assets are well-managed and accessible.

Benefits for educational institutions at a glance:

Simplified access to Fotoware, without navigating separate procurement or deployment processes.

Centralized software management, alongside other tools already in use.

Improved compliance and licensing workflows, fully aligned with institutional requirements.

Guided onboarding and local support backed by Academic Software's full-service approach and their expertise in the education sector.

Conclusion This partnership makes it easier for educational institutions to embrace Digital Asset Management as part of their broader digital strategy. Joining the Academic Software platform, Fotoware solutions become easier to access, implement, and manage for educational institutions, supporting both their creative and administrative needs. It is a step forward in aligning professional Digital Asset Management with the digital future of education.

- We see long-term potential in expanding media-related tools across education. Fotoware is an important piece of that puzzle.

Toon Serraes

Customer Success Manager at Academic Software

Fotoware is already live on the Academic Software platform and available to institutions across multiple regions. The first joint customer is already onboarded - a sign for real-world demand for this collaboration.

Explore Fotoware and Academic Software and reach out to request a consultation - we're here to support your digital journey.

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