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Your data is valuable and protecting it is vital in terms of legal obligations, your business reputation, competitive advantage, and more. The importance of test data in FileMaker is a discussion worth having when starting a new project or updating your solution. One easily overlooked area of data protection is the security of your data in the development and test versions of your solution, whether a FileMaker solution or a web application. While your live production data may be carefully secured, the copy of the data made for testing, especially if residing on an outside server, may not be safe. Read more

I had such a fun time joining Edward Lee and Rosemary Tietge on this month’s Claris Community Live. It was an amazing opportunity to share my excitement about Claris Connect and how we are using the tool to solve real-world business problems. I demoed how to build a FileMaker/Twilio integration for real-time SMS integration in a FileMaker database. You can check out the recording and also read our article which explores the new features just released for Claris Connect. Read more

October and November have lots of ways you can keep learning about Claris Connect and other FileMaker integrations. Start by joining a Community Live call, hosted by Claris, where our own Kate Waldhauser will be one of the presenters. Then catch the Claris Beyond Meetups on each third Wednesday. (No meeting in December) For ongoing learning, join a FileMaker FixIt! session on a first or third Tuesday afternoon. You'll be speaking directly with a Portage Bay dev who can answer your questions and assist with expanding your FileMaker database. These sessions are complimentary and are open to all experience levels. And, as always, you can contact us directly or schedule a more in-depth consultation. Read more

Claris FileMaker Cloud is a cloud-hosted version of the popular FileMaker Pro platform, offering a powerful, streamlined environment for hosting your FileMaker applications without the headaches of managing hardware, software updates, and backups. As you consider moving your solution to FileMaker Cloud (vs on-premise hosting or using a third-party hosting service), there are several factors to keep in mind - both advantages and potential limitations. Read more

The FileMaker solution implemented by Portage Bay Solutions has transformed our client’s operations in a variety of meaningful ways. From resolving the initial system hangs to implementing a comprehensive, customized platform, we have ensured that they can operate smoothly and efficiently. The iPad integration has made daily processes more efficient, the complex reporting system is now seamless, and the invoicing and payment models have simplified fee management. The server is stable, nightly schedules are automated, and parents are kept in the loop with timely SMS notifications. Given our extensive experience with similar FileMaker in education systems - such as E-Com, K-12, and other daycare facilities - this project was a natural fit for our team. Read more