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Actually, Custom Software Is All That It’s Cracked Up to Be

As FileMaker Developers, most of our clients come to us for custom software after they’ve looked at off-the-shelf software for their business needs. Typically, we hear that such a product didn’t do what they needed it to do, had too many features they didn’t need, or was too expensive.

It makes sense that looking for an off-the-shelf product is often the first consideration before deciding to dive into benefits of custom software development. However, as evidence from our growing client base shows, choosing to invest in custom software can make more sense in the long-term for a variety of reasons.

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.

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Considerations When Implementing Claris FileMaker Cloud

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.

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Decision Time: Should You Upgrade to the Latest FileMaker Version?

In the realm of database management and application development, staying current with software advancements is more than a luxury. It’s a necessity for maintaining a competitive edge and operational efficiency. Over the years, FileMaker, a cornerstone platform for developers and businesses, has evolved.  Here we will distill the essence of these changes, focusing on the leap from FileMaker 12 to FileMaker 2023, to aid in your decision-making process about upgrading.

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FileMaker vs Airtable – Our 2024 Perspective

We first posted a review of FileMaker vs Airtable a little over four years ago. We’re circling back around to take another look and have updated this article accordingly. While Airtable has lots of strengths and works well in many circumstances, we remain confident that FileMaker takes the lead with its flexibility and broad range of customization possibilities.

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