Category: Claris FileMaker
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What is Claris FileMaker? A Complete Guide for 2026
Your team is drowning in spreadsheets. Customer data lives in Excel, project tracking happens in Google Sheets, and someone cobbled together an Access database that only one person knows how to use. Sound familiar? FileMaker (now Claris FileMaker Pro) offers a better way—custom database applications that actually fit how your business works, without the cost…
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Why You Should Upgrade to the Newest Version of FileMaker
Improve your FileMaker application with Harlow Technologies, your trusted partner in modernizing your business solutions. Upgrade to the latest version and unlock a world of enhanced features, improved security, and unparalleled efficiency. Let us guide you through the seamless transition and empower your business for success. Upgrading can be a pain, and when we’re juggling…
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3 Big Ways to Use Cloud Automation as an SMB
When it comes to data storage, processing, and collaboration, cloud computing offers unparalleled advantages – especially for small to mid-sized businesses. In the wake of COVID-19 and the growing popularity of remote work, it’s become common (and crucial) for businesses to choose cloud solutions over traditional local hosting and on-premise software. Cloud automation is the…
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The Top Custom Software Development Trends of 2022
In 2022, developers are bringing new capabilities to the market. Custom software options are revolutionizing the game, and as a result, trends are changing. The custom software development market is expected to grow by 7.5% year on year. This stat highlights the growing demand for custom business software from companies that recognize its value and…
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What Makes Low-Code Development So Revolutionary – And Why Should You Care?
Today, more software platforms are featuring low-code development capabilities than ever before. In fact, the adoption of low-code development platforms is growing at a rate of more than 20% per year. This has been a real game-changer for businesses. They can now create custom applications easily and without breaking the bank. Low-code tools like Claris…
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Why the Low-Code Platform Market Is Booming – and Where FileMaker Fits In
The low-code development market is forecasted to grow enormously in the coming years. Its expected market size by 2027 could reach almost $74 million with a compound annual increase rate of 26.5%. Given this spur in growth, the opportunities presented by low-code development are becoming increasingly visible to small businesses. From task automation to customer…
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How to Get Your Business Cloud-Ready?
Businesses have increasingly started migrating to the cloud in the last decade. Remote work has become the new norm, and the COVID-19 pandemic took things to an even higher level as people were forced to work from home. The pandemic forced many businesses to become cloud-ready in mere weeks, if not days. Even though COVID-19…
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The Claris FileMaker 19.5 Release: Is It the Best One Yet?
What began as a simple, inexpensive table manager has transformed into one of the leading workplace innovation platforms worldwide. Today, you can use Claris FileMaker to build just about anything, ranging from CRMs and ERPs to complex databases. The tool is widely known for its ease of use, flexibility, and scalability. A wide range of organizations…
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FileMaker VS Airtable: Which One Is Right for You?
At this point, most custom software users are aware of FileMaker Pro – if they aren’t already using it. It’s a powerful, flexible development tool that makes it easier than ever to create individualized applications for businesses. There’s no high-end coding necessary. Recently, though, another name has started to emerge in the conversation: Airtable. This…
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Why You Need to Upgrade to the Newest Version of FileMaker (ASAP)
We’ve all done it. We’ve seen the prompt to upgrade our phone, our iOS, our laptop… and simply ignored it for a few days (or weeks). Upgrading can be a pain, and when we’re juggling so many other things in our businesses, these updates often sit on the back burner for longer than they should.…