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FileMaker Go Makes Real-Time Field Operations a Robust Reality

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We have been working with NVL Laboratories in Seattle for over a decade, supporting their complex FileMaker solution used to manage workflows surrounding their core business of environmental laboratory testing. We were tasked with developing a mobile solution to help their field services team increase efficiencies, speed turnaround times, and improve chain of custody management. This case study delves into the development and deployment of this solution using FileMaker Go, focusing on the implementation of three distinct user interfaces - desktop, iPads, and mobile phones - and the successful integration of iPads into real-time field operations. Read more
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Boost Performance by Transferring FileMaker Containers to Amazon S3

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We recently migrated two FileMaker solutions from internally stored containers to AWS S3 cloud storage, so naturally, we thought to document the experience for others who might be considering the same option. As one would expect, there were a few unknowns going into this project, so our goal with this article is to provide some pointers and documentation for future reference. Read more
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Our Recent Experience Building a FileMaker Web Application with FileMaker Cloud

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Our latest venture involved building a web application for students to submit data through a form, pushing this data to a FileMaker solution for storage and analysis. This blog post chronicles our journey from the initial hosting strategy to navigating the unforeseen challenges presented by FileMaker Cloud: in particular, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Data API authentication, and shares the valuable insights we gained.This blog post chronicles our journey from the initial hosting strategy to navigating the unforeseen challenges presented by FileMaker Cloud: in particular, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Data API authentication, and shares the valuable insights we gained. Read more
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Stick with FileMaker or Choose a FileMaker Alternative?

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What is it about the FileMaker Platform that keeps developers coming back when there are so many newer products around that may claim to offer a similar range of features, or better? Read more
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FM BetterForms: Creating a Modern Web Application with Your FileMaker Data

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We have been using FM BetterForms for several years to readily create modern, fully web standards-compliant applications for our clients. After attending the recent Claris Engage conference in Austin, Texas, our team has a new-found enthusiasm for building even more applications with BetterForms! Read more
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FileMaker vs Airtable – Our 2024 Perspective

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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. Read more
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