Digital Transformation Blog

Designing Software That Works: Our Figma-Driven Process

Great software starts long before the first line of code. At DB Services, we design and prototype every custom application in Figma, so stakeholders can see, test, and comment on the experience early, when changes cost the least. This post walks through our process: quick paper sketches, a consistent design system, responsive mockups for every device, real-time feedback, the role of Figma’s new AI agent, and a clean handoff to development.

Aaron Kaiser  /  Web  /  October 9th, 2026

Integrating Azure Document Intelligence with FileMaker

Discover how to extract data from your daily documents automatically. In this article, we break down what Azure Document Intelligence actually does, walk through its prebuilt invoice model and pricing tiers, and show you how to wire it into FileMaker using the Insert from URL script step and a handful of supporting custom functions. Whether you're processing a handful of invoices a week or hundreds a day, this guide gives you a clear path to save time and money. Includes a video and a sample file.

Zach Woodson  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  September 29th, 2026

Setting Up Let's Encrypt SSL in FileMaker Server

Starting with FileMaker Server 2025, administrators can set up SSL encryption using Let's Encrypt directly from the admin console. In this guide, we walk through how to request your certificate, configure automatic renewal, and what to keep in mind before getting started. Let's Encrypt is a free service, so you can secure your FileMaker data in transit without adding to your certificate costs. Includes a Video.

Patrick Evans  /  Claris FileMaker  /  September 24th, 2026

Claris FileMaker Google Speech-to-Text Integration

Your recorded calls, voicemails, and field notes are full of useful information you'll never actually search for again, unless you can turn that audio into text! Here's how to connect FileMaker to Google Speech-to-Text and make it happen automatically, no manual transcription, no third-party service, no copy-pasting between systems. Our demo file handles the heavy lifting so you can get it running in your own solution fast. Includes a video and a free download file.

Austin Wilson  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  September 16th, 2026

Google SSO and Claris FileMaker: Access Made Simple

Discover how to connect your organization's Google Groups directly to Claris FileMaker for simplified access control! Instead of managing individual user permissions, administrators can rely on existing Google Workspace groups to determine FileMaker access, making onboarding, offboarding, and role changes faster and far less time-consuming.

Dylan Frechette  /  Claris FileMaker  /  September 10th, 2026

Claris Studio Is Ending. What Happens to Everything You Built?

Claris Studio is being retired on March 15, 2027, and the fine print matters more than the headline. Your data gets deleted, your shared links stop resolving with no redirects, and CSV export gets your rows out but leaves your views and forms behind. As a Claris Platinum Partner, we break down what happens on shutdown day and the four paths available to migrate your Claris Studio workflows before the deadline.

Max Lundy  /  Claris FileMaker,  News  /  September 4th, 2026

ACH Payment Processing with Stripe

ACH payments are among the most practical ways to reduce transaction costs and streamline your business's payment collection. In this article, we break down the real advantages of the Automated Clearing House network, walk through the tradeoffs, and show you exactly how to integrate ACH using Stripe's API. Whether you're handling recurring billing, B2B payments, or high-volume transactions, this guide gives you a clear path to getting it done right.

Devin Drake  /  Web  /  August 24th, 2026

Surveys for Success: DB Services Supports Rise Alliance for Children

DB Services’ Surveys for Success program will donate to Rise Alliance for Children for every survey received during Q3 of 2026. Rise Alliance for Children helps kids affected by hardship heal and thrive through play-based, evidence-backed programs in underserved communities around the world. The Surveys for Success program is our way of saying thank you to our customers for their valuable feedback by paying it forward to those in need!

Leah Bass  /  News  /  July 30th, 2026

FileMaker HubSpot Integration

HubSpot helps you convert leads and close customers, but running it alongside FileMaker often means entering the same data twice. Learn how to integrate FileMaker with HubSpot's API to sync records automatically. Includes a video and a sample file.

Sophie Kussow  /  Free Downloads,  Claris FileMaker  /  July 23rd, 2026

Claris FileMaker Server Remote Backup

Cloud backup for FileMaker is finally here, and it's built right in. FileMaker Server Remote Backup makes it simple to protect your data, automate schedules, and restore files with confidence. This guide walks you through everything, from creating your first drive in the Claris console to staying audit-ready!

Patrick Evans  /  Claris FileMaker  /  June 9th, 2026

Claris FileMaker Server 2026 Overview

Claris FileMaker Server 2026 is loaded with features worth celebrating. From a native Remote Backup system to a brand-new Standby Server, Claris has delivered an update built on confidence and continuity. Plus, some great quality-of-life improvements round out an update that is well worth digging into.

Andrew Bosworth  /  Claris FileMaker  /  June 9th, 2026

Claris FileMaker Pro 2026 Overview

Claris just released FileMaker Pro 2026, loaded with upgrades that make building faster, cleaner, and more powerful than ever. We're talking smarter AI tooling, a redesigned Layout Inspector, brand new PDF script steps, conditionally editable fields, and a whole lot more. If you build in FileMaker, this is one update you don't want to miss!

Andrew Bosworth  /  Claris FileMaker  /  June 9th, 2026

Surveys for Success: DB Services Supports Techpoint Youth

Techpoint Youth provides STEM education opportunities to thousands of underrepresented youth every year. Their signature work is robotics, anchored by the Indiana Robotics State Championship, alongside in-school and after-school STEM programs, mentorship, coding initiatives (Hour of Code, Coding Help Hotline), and work-based learning (Xplore). Through Surveys for Success, your feedback funds that work directly.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  April 14th, 2026

AI-Driven Email Generation in Claris FileMaker

Discover how to harness the power of AI in Claris FileMaker to streamline your email communications! From support ticket follow-ups to client outreach, AI LLMs can generate clear, professional messages directly from the data stored in your FileMaker solution, saving time and ensuring consistent, personalized communication. Includes Sample File and Video.

Grant Gonzalez  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  March 31st, 2026

FM Agent: Bridging the Gap in FileMaker AI

AI integration in FileMaker has become more accessible, but turning that capability into something usable still requires technical expertise. This article explores the gap between what FileMaker can do with AI and what teams can realistically use today, and introduces FM Agent as a solution that makes AI practical, intuitive, and immediately useful within existing systems. Includes videos.

Sam Gallagher  /  Claris FileMaker  /  March 25th, 2026

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