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Popular LLM Options for FileMaker: Cohere vs OpenAI

Business owners always look for ways to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and stay ahead of the competition. Engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer a significant edge. For companies using FileMaker Pro as a core part of their Read more

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FileMaker and EDI: Streamlining Business with Seamless Data Exchange

“Whenever you have multiple devices including multiple PCs that you want to share information with, it’s always been a bit complicated.”  — Bill Gates

FileMaker Pro’s Capabilities in EDI

Collecting and sharing data between different systems has traditionally Read more

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Accounting Software Market Share 2025: Comparing Top Platforms’ API Capabilities

The 2025 accounting software landscape, comparing market share and API endpoints of QuickBooks, Xero, and other leading platforms. Discover integration possibilities for your business. Read more
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Four Newly-Released Claris Studio Updates

The welcome page for new clients reaching out to Portage Bay through Claris. The page has clients answer a few simple question regarding their work like name, company, and email.
As more and more of our clients explore web-based solutions, Claris Studio stands out as a versatile and efficient option. It empowers users to work with their data in flexible ways, addressing common challenges like scattered information, inaccurate data, and limited visibility. This week, four exciting updates have been released. Read on to learn how these enhancements further strengthen Claris Studio’s capabilities. Read more
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Just Released! New Options When Working With Claris Connect

Marketing image for Claris Community Live, featuring Edward Lee and Kate Waldhauser.
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
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Discover the Value of Claris Connect and FileMaker Integrations

Two photos, in circles - one of Kate Waldhauser, the other of Edward Lee, who are speaking at the Claris Community Live session on 10/3/24.
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
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