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Address Immediate Concerns & Future-Proof with a Professional FileMaker Evaluation

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Recently, we conducted a professional third-party software evaluation for a client in the import-export business who relies heavily on its FileMaker system as a critical tool for its day-to-day operations. Our Senior Partner, John, and developer Jacob, sat down to discuss the evaluation process and the valuable insights gained during the review. Such information helps to ensure your system continues to perform at its best while supporting your business growth. Read more
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Top 10 New Features in Claris FileMaker 21.1 and How They Can Benefit Your Business

We’ve got some very exciting news to share! The latest version of FileMaker, 21.1 is now available, and it’s packed with some powerful features. The latest release of Claris encompasses updates to FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Go for iPhone and iPad. Although version 21.1 is a point release, don’t be fooled. This release is a big deal. In fact, a total of 309 issues addressed! Claris has put immense effort into improving PSR (Performance, security and reliability) and we are happy to see the results of this effort in the improvements in version 21.1. Read more
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Claris FileMaker AI Script Steps, Part 2 – Practical Applications

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Whether you're looking to uncover hidden insights with semantic search or create a smart recommendation system that feels personalized, the FileMaker AI script steps and tools provide use cases that are your key to unlocking a smarter, more efficient future. Read more
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Unlocking the Power of AI with New Claris FileMaker Script Steps (Part 1)

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Let's face it – managing data can be a headache. But what if your database could think like you do? That's where Claris FileMaker's latest release comes in, bringing some seriously cool AI tricks to the table.  Read more
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FileMaker Go Makes Real-Time Field Operations a Robust Reality

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We have been working with NVL Laboratories in Seattle for over a decade, supporting their complex FileMaker solution used to manage workflows surrounding their core business of environmental laboratory testing. We were tasked with developing a mobile solution to help their field services team increase efficiencies, speed turnaround times, and improve chain of custody management. This case study delves into the development and deployment of this solution using FileMaker Go, focusing on the implementation of three distinct user interfaces - desktop, iPads, and mobile phones - and the successful integration of iPads into real-time field operations. Read more
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Boost Performance by Transferring FileMaker Containers to Amazon S3

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We recently migrated two FileMaker solutions from internally stored containers to AWS S3 cloud storage, so naturally, we thought to document the experience for others who might be considering the same option. As one would expect, there were a few unknowns going into this project, so our goal with this article is to provide some pointers and documentation for future reference. Read more
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