About FSI
40 Years of Purpose-Built Education Technology
for Schools and Libraries.
For over 40 years, Functional Solutions International has backed schools and libraries with the tools, training, and support they deserve — powered by a mission that education is a right, not a privilege.
Our Story
It Started with a Gift to a School
Our founder, Michael Fernandez, grew up in an orphanage in India. When he immigrated to Australia in the 1970s, education gave him a future. That belief — that education changes lives — has shaped every decision FSI has ever made.
FSI began as an IT consulting business. Michael was invited to advise on a library system for his children’s school and was astonished by the cost and complexity of what was being proposed. He offered to build a better system himself — as a gift to the school, pro bono.
That system impressed the librarian so much they shared it with others. Word spread, schools started calling, and FILMS (Functional Integrated Library Management System) was born — along with our founding model: no upfront costs, all-inclusive support.
FILMS evolved through e-Library and SmartLibrary into SmartSuite Library, our flagship library management platform. In 2010 we launched TV4Education — a curriculum-aligned video library now home to over 180,000 educational videos.
Today, FSI is led by Quentin Fernandez — Michael’s son, current Managing Director, and second generation of this mission.
Michael Fernandez — Founder, FSI
Quentin Fernandez, current Managing Director and second generation, has been with FSI for over 18 years — continuing the mission while driving product innovation and community programs.
Our Mission
To empower education by championing the people who shape it.
We build library management software, education technology, learning platforms, and educational video libraries that reduce workload so librarians, teachers, and school leaders can focus on what matters — students.
Our Values
Education First
Every decision we make starts with: does this make learning better?
Australian Roots
Built in Australia, for Australia — we understand local curriculum, ACARA, and our unique education system.
Teacher-Centric
We build tools for the people in the library, not for IT departments or procurement teams.
Continuous Innovation
We ship improvements every week. The SmartSuite of today is dramatically better than it was two years ago.
What We Build
We Make the Tools. You Make the Impact.
Library Management System
SmartSuite Library
Our flagship, all-inclusive library management and information management platform — cataloguing, circulation, SmartSearch discovery, SmartStocktake, and more. Built for primary, secondary, K–12 schools, private libraries, tertiary libraries, special libraries, and more.
Learn more →Curriculum-Aligned Video Platform
TV4Education
Over 180,000 ad-free, curriculum-aligned educational videos for classrooms, libraries, and school leaders. Safe, engaging, and built for learning — not entertainment.
Learn more →Education Supplier Network
FSI Marketplace
A curated marketplace of trusted suppliers — library furniture, ebook platforms, literacy resources — available directly inside SmartSuite Library to every school in our network.
Learn more →Ready to see FSI in action?
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