FAQs

Claris FileMaker is a top-rated low-code application development platform owned by Claris International, a subsidiary of Apple Inc. FileMaker is a workplace innovation platform that has been around for over 40 years. For a detailed history of the product, read the FileMaker Wiki.

DB Services offers a variety of Claris FileMaker development services, including customization of existing FileMaker applications and building new FileMaker applications from scratch. We also offer FileMaker upgrades, FileMaker integrations with almost any 3rd-party app, and development of mobile FileMaker Go apps.

We offer managed services plans designed to offer ongoing FileMaker consulting, support, and development. We can assist with scripting, development, licensing, and hosting issues that go further than what basic Claris support offers. Contact us at DB Services, Claris Platinum Partners, to get the best support for your FileMaker solution.

Yes, DB Services provides several different secure, reliable FileMaker hosting plans for those wanting to keep their FileMaker data in the cloud, including FileMaker Cloud and our own DB Services Managed Cloud.

Yes, DB Services can help you get the best possible price for your FileMaker licensing needs. Our award-winning Licensing Specialists will collaborate with you to understand your specific needs, ensure you find the perfect licensing plan, and save you money with discounts. We also provide our customers access to DB Central, our client portal, that allows you to view your licensing information at any time.

Claris Connect is a low-code tool for automating workflows by creating flows between your Claris FileMaker application and other third-party applications. Freemium and paid versions of Claris Connect are available. Contact DB Services to discuss if Claris Connect is a good fit for your organization as custom connectors are available.

DB Services can help you integrate your Claris FileMaker application with almost any 3rd-party application or web app to automate your workflows or push and pull data. Every integration and FileMaker system is unique. Contact us to discuss integrating FileMaker with the web.

FM Quickstart is a free and fully unlocked Claris FileMaker template, custom-built by a team of certified FileMaker developers. FM Quickstart is designed to use the latest version of FileMaker and provide organizations with a customizable quick-start app where they can quickly and easily view and organize data.

No, Claris FileMaker is a subsidiary of Apple and is not being discontinued. With over 40 years in the market, Claris is continually developing and releasing new features and versions of FileMaker and its family of products, including FileMaker Server, FileMaker Go, Claris Connect, and Claris Studio.

To save money, request a FileMaker licensing quote, and a DB Services licensing specialist will get back to you within one business day. Claris also offers a free trial so you can make sure FileMaker is the right fit for you before you buy.

You can contact us to upgrade your FileMaker application to the latest version. If wish to be consulted on getting the best price on licensing, please fill out our FileMaker licensing quote form.

DB Services provides comprehensive Salesforce services, including Salesforce consulting, Salesforce implementation, Salesforce custom development, Salesforce integrations, Salesforce support, and Salesforce managed services. We also offer a Salesforce health check analysis and Salesforce quickstart packages to help get you started with Salesforce.

While DB Services specializes in Salesforce solutions for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, we have worked with hundreds of clients across many different industries over the course of our 20+ years in business.

DB Services can help you integrate your Salesforce org with almost any 3rd-party application to streamline your workflow. Every integration and Salesforce org is unique. Contact us to discuss integrating Salesforce with other systems.

We offer managed services packages designed to offer ongoing support and improvement for your Salesforce solution. As a certified Salesforce partner, we can assist with issues and provide support that goes beyond what basic Salesforce support offers. Contact us at DB Services to get the best support for your Salesforce org.

DB Services offers Salesforce Quickstart packages to help you get started with your Salesforce implementation. These packages provide an efficient way to implement all the essential features and functionalities of Salesforce while reducing the time and effort required to set up the platform.

Salesforce will help your organization save time by automating repetitive tasks and reducing human error with more streamlined processes. Salesforce unifies your data into one single source of truth to improve collaboration and offer actionable insights with reports and dashboards.

No, Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is not going away. Salesforce will continue to support NPSP; however, they are shifting focus toward their new solution for nonprofit organizations, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud. Future developments and updates will focus on the new Nonprofit Cloud that is built on the Salesforce platform, also known as core.

Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is a set of managed packages that are installed in the Salesforce platform. Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) is a solution that is built directly into the Salesforce platform without the need for managed package installations. Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud allows you to natively leverage components built on the Salesforce platform out-of-the-box. We offer a free technical analysis for organizations looking to upgrade from NPSP to NPC.

Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions can get 10 free Salesforce licenses through their Power of Us program for qualified 501c3s and 501c4s.

Our process starts with a simple 30-minute consulting meeting to make sure we are a good fit for your needs. From there, we will put together a co-created plan and present a proposal, typically within 2 weeks. For more details about the entire project process, check out the DB Services proven process.

DB Services takes the security of your data seriously. We implement access controls to your system and employee training to ensure best practices are being followed. We also perform regular security checks and invest in secure cloud storage solutions on AWS.

We have worked with hundreds of clients across many different industries over the course of our 20+ years in business. In the Salesforce space, DB Services specializes in solutions for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions.

Our success is dependent upon your success. We offer training and support during and after your project to ensure the most successful implementation of your solution.

DB Services is a GSA contract holder for Salesforce, FileMaker, and Web development services. We have successfully been awarded and completed several government contracts.