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Keeping You Up-To-Date: FileMaker DevCast, SXSW, SMTP to OAuth

There’s always a lot happening in the Claris FileMaker world and we like to stay in touch with what’s going on. We have over thirty years of experience developing and supporting FileMaker solutions but we don’t want to get stale and stuck. We’re always learning, always growing, and always keeping an eye out for how we can provide modern and effective solutions for our clients.

Here are three recent tidbits that will help you stay up-to-date as well.

Catch Episode 14 of the FileMaker DevCast – ChatGPT & AI

Don’t miss out on discovering how AI can transform your approach to database management and client interactions. In Episode 14 of the FileMaker DevCast, we talk more about the world of artificial intelligence and FileMaker. We’ve been looking into how to seamlessly integrate large language models like ChatGPT with FileMaker solutions, to enhance functionality and user experience.

We talk about step-by-step workflows – from setting up the initial API connections to deploying real-world applications – that let us incorporate AI into our projects. Listen in and get some knowledge and tools to start integrating intelligent features into your own FileMaker solutions. 

Listen on PodBean or Apple Podcasts, or catch the YouTube video.

Kate Reviews SXSW at This Week’s WITfm Virtual Meetup

Our Managing Director, Kate, recently attended South by Southwest (SXSW) through a WITfm scholarship. Join the WITfm call on Thursday, 5/16, where she will share her experience and insights. 

“When people ask me what can be done with Claris FileMaker, I always emphasize that if you can imagine it, we can build it. The platform is that flexible. My recent immersion at SXSW provided a glimpse into avenues I hadn’t previously explored, and AI was definitely at the core. AI continues to reveal a trove of prospects for how you may want to integrate it into your solutions.”

Kate Waldhauser
A photo of Kate holding a small creation built out of Legos, made during SXSW.
Photo of the main technology stage at South by Southwest.

Wondering What to Do About the Upcoming Google SMTP Change?

Google has announced that starting September 30, 2024, all email transmissions through their servers will require OAuth authentication, instead of SMTP authentication. This change is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to enhance security and protect user data.

The June 2024 Claris Beyond Meetup – Making the Switch from Google SMTP to OAuth for FileMaker Email – will be a group discussion about the various factors involved in that change. We’ll review some solutions we’re implementing for clients, and we also want to hear about your approach.

RSVP for the meetup and add it to your calendar.

Digital graphic showcasing the June Claris Beyond Meetup to discuss making the switch from Google SMTP to OAuth.

What Other FileMaker Questions Can We Answer?

Do you have questions about other things you’ve read about in the Claris FileMaker arena? Send us your thoughts, or schedule a complimentary consultation to see how we can keep your company and staff up-to-speed as well.

About the Author

Brandynn Stanford is our Project Coordinator and Claris Licensing Manager and is responsible for a range of varied tasks including communicating with clients to map out tasks and timeframes, initiating and renewing licenses, testing & reporting, monitoring servers, coordinating blog posts, and keeping our Teamwork project management system humming. She enjoys her part in helping all of these myriad elements flow smoothly.

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