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Popular LLM Options for FileMaker: Cohere vs OpenAI

Which LLM is the best choice for your business needs? Explore the differences between Cohere and OpenAI relative to semantic search in FileMaker.

Ready? Engage. It’s Prep Time for the 26th Claris FileMaker Conference

Portage Bay Solutions had the pleasure yesterday to speak with Julie Sigfrinius, Senior Director - Customer Success at Claris, about her role in planning Claris ...

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.

Four Newly-Released Claris Studio Updates

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 ...

Apply for a Tech Scholarship from WITfm – Women Innovating Together

WITfm has a long history of helping women learn and grow. There are two categories of scholarships, though multiple opportunities may be awarded in each. ...

Advantages of ExecuteSQL + Get Clear Error Messages with ExecuteSQLe

FileMaker’s ExecuteSQL function has been available for quite some time and is a powerful tool in your developer's tool kit. While FileMaker’s native relational model ...

The Importance of Test Data in FileMaker Solutions and FM-Backed Web Apps

Your data is valuable and protecting it is vital in terms of legal obligations, your business reputation, competitive advantage, and more. The importance of test ...

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Just Released! New Options When Working With Claris Connect

Joining Edward Lee and Rosemary Tietge on this month’s Claris Community Live was an amazing opportunity to share my excitement about Claris Connect and how ...

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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 ...

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Claris FileMaker AI Script Steps, Part 2 – Practical Applications

Whether you're looking to uncover hidden insights with semantic search or create a smart recommendation system that feels personalized, the FileMaker AI script steps and ...

Join Us in Welcoming Charles, Annie, and Seed System Solution

Last month we announced that Mike Ross and Ross Digital have joined the Portage Bay Solutions team. This month we’re delighted to share that we’ve ...

Get Ready to Register for Claris Engage 2025

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 ...

Unlocking the Power of AI with New Claris FileMaker Script Steps (Part 1)

Let's face it – managing data can be a headache. But what if your database could think like you do? That's where Claris FileMaker's latest ...

How To Update an Existing Add-On While Preserving Data

We release new versions of our FileMaker add-ons periodically. Learn how to update an existing add-on while protecting your data.

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Join Us in Welcoming Mike Ross to the Portage Bay Team

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 ...