Follett Software Introduces Destiny AI in Destiny Resource Manager to Power Smarter District Asset Management
Jul 30, 2025
GLOBAL – July 30, 2025 – Follett Software today announced the launch of Follett Destiny® AI for Destiny Resource Manager, a groundbreaking advancement in K-12 asset management. Destiny AI furthers Follett Software’s mission to deliver transformative technology that empowers schools and districts to work smarter, respond faster, and uncover new opportunities to save money, protect investments, and maximize the value of every school asset.
Built into the trusted Destiny Resource Manager platform, the leading inventory management software for schools, Destiny AI uses intelligent automation and predictive analytics to cut down on repetitive tasks, reduce manual work, and help school leaders make smarter, data-informed decisions about their physical and digital resources. From student devices and textbooks to musical instruments and Wi-Fi hotspots, Destiny AI brings greater visibility and accountability to every corner of a district’s inventory–helping schools reduce loss, avoid over-purchasing, and make the most of every budgeted dollar.
“Resources are one of a district’s largest investments—and also one of the hardest to manage at scale,” said Chris Porter, CEO of Follett Software. “With Destiny AI, we’re helping education leaders turn data into action—so they can improve transparency, stretch their budgets further, and ensure every student has access to the tools they need to learn.”
Key capabilities include:
- Natural Language Queries
Users can ask questions in plain English—such as “How many Chromebooks are overdue at each school?”—and receive immediate, structured responses. - Education-Centric Intelligence
Destiny AI is trained on K–12-specific terminology and workflows, ensuring results are accurate, relevant, and aligned with how schools manage resources. - Operational Transparency
View item counts by type, condition, or location; identify funding sources; and surface missing data such as barcodes or purchase prices—all in a user-friendly format. - Proactive Alerts and Recommendations
Receive AI-powered notifications for overdue items, aging assets, or anomalies in usage patterns, along with suggested actions to streamline operations. - No Additional Setup
Destiny AI is immediately available to hosted Destiny Resource Manager customers, integrating seamlessly with existing data. - Privacy-First Architecture
Developed in full alignment with state and federal data protection requirements.
This latest evolution of Destiny Resource Manager builds on the successful debut of Destiny AI in Destiny Library Manager. Since its launch, school library staff have seen meaningful improvements in catalog efficiency, resource visibility, and workload reduction—freeing up more time to focus on what matters most: helping students explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Across the country, librarians are now using Destiny AI not just to manage collections more effectively, but to pioneer new, creative ways to engage students—from personalized book recommendations to smarter displays and data-informed programming. These best-practice discovery methods are reshaping how students connect with resources. Now, those same AI-powered capabilities are expanding beyond the library. With Destiny AI in Resource Manager, IT teams, curriculum leaders, and administrators gain powerful tools to manage district-wide resources with greater accuracy, speed, and impact.
“To address the increasing demands of 1:1 device initiatives and growing expectations for district-wide transparency, efficient resource management is crucial,” Porter said. “By building Destiny AI into multiple platforms, Follett Software is helping decision-makers turn district-wide data into actionable insights that power smarter decisions, reduce waste, and ensure every student has equitable access to resources.”
Destiny AI is now available as part of Destiny Resource Manager. For more information or to request a demonstration, visit follettsoftware.com.
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Follett Software delivers intuitive, unified technology that helps K–12 educators and administrators streamline operations and improve student outcomes. A trusted partner to more than 70,000 schools, Follett provides comprehensive solutions for library, curriculum, IT, and facilities management—all in one platform.
Named to the GSV 150 and recognized by EdTech Digest and T&L ISTE Best of Show, Follett Software’s award-winning platform provides real-time insights and productivity tools that save time, reduce costs, and support smarter decisions.
With a deep commitment to K–12 success and a legacy of trusted service, Follett Software continues to deliver the clarity, innovation, and support that schools need most.
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