Digital Transformation Blog

Why This Nonprofit Partnered with DB Services to Scale Programs

When one nonprofit organization found its legacy systems were holding them back from serving their growing community, they knew it was time for a change. Discover how partnering with DB Services and implementing a custom solution helped them scale their programs, reduce administrative strain, and stay true to their mission of accessibility and inclusion.

Sean Dwyer  /  Web  /  June 12th, 2025

Claris FileMaker Twilio Integration for MMS

Upgrade your FileMaker solution with a Twilio integration to send out text messages directly from FileMaker! Implementing Twilio with your solution makes for a seamless experience for both your business and your customers. Twilio can be used to send out messages for anything your business needs: order confirmation, shipping notifications, and more. Includes video and demo file.

Austin Carie  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  May 29th, 2025

AI in Professional Services: Finding the Perfect Balance

As AI technology continues to advance rapidly and affect nearly every industry worldwide, you may be wondering: What is the optimal balance between AI and human expertise? Many professional services firms are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic tool to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and stay competitive while maintaining the human expertise that defines their value. We explore how firms can implement AI technologies effectively while still preserving professional judgment, personal relationships, and client trust.

Jacqueline Doe  /  May 14th, 2025

Testing Your Work in Claris FileMaker

Testing is a crucial part of building reliable FileMaker solutions, whether you're a freelancer or a citizen developer. This guide explores smart testing strategies, from applying the "Zero, One, Many" rule to leveraging FileMaker’s Script Debugger for efficient troubleshooting. Learn how to think like a user, anticipate errors, and implement best practices that will make your applications more robust, user-friendly, and scalable.

Katherine Knauss  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  May 7th, 2025

Configuring Microsoft Azure SSO for Claris FileMaker

Setting up Single Sign-On (SSO) with Microsoft Azure for Claris FileMaker enhances security and simplifies user authentication. This guide will walk you through the entire configuration process. Follow these steps to streamline login management and improve access control in your FileMaker application.

Rudy Beer  /  Claris FileMaker  /  April 18th, 2025

Surveys for Success: Coburn Place Safe Haven

DB Services' Surveys for Success program will donate to Coburn Place Safe Haven for every survey received in Q2 of 2025. Coburn Place Safe Haven provides safe housing and support to survivors of domestic violence and their children. The Surveys for Success program is our way of saying thank you for our customers' valuable feedback by paying it forward to those in need.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  April 15th, 2025

Dynamic Saved Searching in Claris FileMaker

Expedite your FileMaker finds with saved searches. This article showcases a dynamic search builder that allows a user to construct Find Mode queries and save them for later use. Follow along with the free demo file and video.

Rudy Beer  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  March 31st, 2025

Integrating Claris FileMaker With a SQL Database via ESS

We demonstrate how ESS (External SQL Data Source) allows users to connect an existing SQL database to a Claris FileMaker file as an external data source. This grants the user access to many of the functionalities of a standard FileMaker table while also allowing them to continue using the SQL database as they were. Includes sample file and video.

Logan Douglass  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  February 27th, 2025

How to Auto-Install Claris FileMaker Pro

Learn how to create an executable that can be run on Mac and Windows to set up automatic downloads of Claris FileMaker Pro with specific settings. Includes a video.

Austin Wilson  /  Claris FileMaker  /  February 21st, 2025

Get Access to Claris Studio

Ready to take your FileMaker application to the next level? Discover how Claris Studio can help you leverage the data that drives your business. Claris Studio is the fastest way to build web experiences, enabling you to engage with your audience, improve collaboration, and increase visibility of your most important data - all within the Claris platform. Get Claris Studio now at no additional cost.

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker  /  February 18th, 2025

Workflow Settings in Claris FileMaker

A streamlined workflow system is a powerful tool that can save a lot of time and make a world of difference for your business processes. We explore a way of automating workflows and handling the heavy lifting of tasks while simplifying script schedule tracking and reducing manual errors. Includes demo file and video.

Andrew Bosworth  /  Free Downloads,  Claris FileMaker  /  February 4th, 2025

Claris FileMaker AI Function Calling

Integrating AI models and implementing function calling in FileMaker Pro can elevate an application to include a level of flexibility and dynamic ability that was beyond the scope of imagination just a few years ago. Let's explore how AI function calling is empowering developers to build more sophisticated and intuitive applications in FileMaker. Includes video and demo file.

Grant Gonzalez  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  January 24th, 2025

Surveys for Success: World Central Kitchen

DB Services' Surveys for Success program will donate to World Central Kitchen for every survey received in Q1 of 2025. WCK is first to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  January 13th, 2025

Claris FileMaker 19.6 Support to End

It's time to bid farewell to FileMaker 19.6! Support for Claris FileMaker 19.6 will end on December 19, 2024. To avoid security risks, system incompatibilities, and productivity loss, contact us to upgrade to the latest version of FileMaker.

Jared Ellison  /  Claris FileMaker  /  December 2nd, 2024

Claris FileMaker Server 21.1 Overview

Claris has released the first minor version update to FileMaker Server 21! This update brings with it some new, useful features, including quality-of-life updates, additional security options, and more. With this update, system administrators have even more tools in their FileMaker toolbelt.

Patrick Evans  /  Claris FileMaker,  Hosting  /  November 6th, 2024

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