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The much-anticipated FileMaker 2024 release is finally here, bringing a host of marvelous features, including AI and semantic search, to improve your business operations and drive success. Download your free trial of FileMaker 2024 now and get a first-hand feel for these new features. Read more

Since software costs are a significant part of your business expenses, have you thought about easing their impact via a monthly development budget? Weighing the benefits of a monthly budget against potential pitfalls may help you to make this decision. Send your questions our way and let’s see what we can do. Read more

Three years ago, we proudly launched our initial version of PBS Log, a robust add-on designed for FileMaker solutions. Today, we are pleased to unveil an upgraded version, available for free in the Claris Marketplace. Read more

There’s always a lot happening in the Claris FileMaker world and we like to stay in touch with what’s going on. Here are three recent tidbits that will help you stay up-to-date as well - DevCast episode 14, Kate's insights from SXSW, and our upcoming Claris Beyond Meetup about the Google SMTP to OAuth chan Read more

Portage Bay has been working in the NIMS arena for over a decade, helping various clients with FileMaker applications for managing emergency response, primarily in spill situations. It's an interesting field, and I’m often learning new things that apply to other areas of our business. A couple of years ago, at the urging of one of our clients versed in the Incident Command System (ICS), we decided to write our own app for use during emergency responses, specifically to improve the resource ordering process. Read more