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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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Just Released! New Options When Working With Claris Connect

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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

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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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Get Ready to Register for Claris Engage 2025

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The dates for the 26th live event have been chosen and it's time to get ready to register for Claris Engage 2025. There are many wonderful FileMaker conferences throughout the year, around the world, and this annual Claris conference is an important one for staying connected and getting ready for what's next. Join the email list to be the first to register at the best price available. List members will get one day's advance notice and can save up to $250. Join the email list to be the first to register at the best price available. List members will get one day's advance registration notice and can save up to $250. Read more
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Join Us in Welcoming Mike Ross to the Portage Bay Team

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Many of you have known Mike Ross, founder of Ross Digital, LLC, for many years and are aware of his expertise as a FileMaker developer and his likability as a person. We’re delighted to announce that he has now joined the Portage Bay Solutions team! Read more
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FileMaker DevCast: Five Thousand Downloads and Now on Spotify

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BIG NEWS! The FileMaker DevCast has reached 5,000 downloads! And guess what? Every episode of the DevCast is now available on Spotify, in addition to being on PodBean and Apple Podcasts. Read more
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