Digital Transformation Blog

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Winter ‘25 Highlights

As the chill of winter draws nearer, Salesforce is turning up the heat with the Winter ‘25 release for Nonprofit Cloud! Packed with exciting features, this update is all about making your nonprofit operations smoother, faster, and more impactful. Whether you're managing campaigns, tracking donations, or reviewing grant applications, these new tools are designed to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling of getting more done with less effort.

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  August 16th, 2024

Salesforce Winter '25 Highlights

Winter is coming, so be sure to bundle up with the features in Salesforce’s Winter '25 release. Come out of the cold, cozy up by the fire, and read about some of our favorite features that will keep you nice and toasty.

Jason Swan  /  Salesforce  /  August 15th, 2024

Save the Date for Claris Engage 2025

Mark your calendars for Claris Engage 2025, which will be held March 25-26 in Austin, Texas! This is more than just another tech event—it's the most important gathering of the year for the Claris community, where innovation, connection, and inspiration come together. Register early to be first in line and have a chance to save $250!

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker,  News  /  August 13th, 2024

Using Lambdas to Overcome Salesforce Governor Limits

Salesforce is a great CRM product, but it has some limitations that can prove troublesome depending on the situation. Since each org has to share Salesforce’s processing power, Salesforce has implemented governor limits to ensure that each org gets its fair share of the resources. While these limits are generally generous and best practices can help avoid them, they can still be hit in certain situations. Fortunately, there are ways around these limits, such as using Lambdas.

Jason Swan  /  Salesforce  /  August 7th, 2024

PSOS with Callback & Local Notifications in Claris FileMaker

Discover the latest advancements in FileMaker 2024 with our in-depth look at two game-changing features: PSOS with Callback and Configure Local Notification. These powerful tools can transform your development process, enhance productivity, and streamline workflows. Whether you’re running lengthy reports or managing complex scripts, these new functionalities offer greater flexibility and control. Let's explore practical examples of how to leverage these features to create efficient and responsive FileMaker solutions. Includes sample file and video.

Katherine Knauss  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 24th, 2024

Surveys for Success: Heart to Heart International

DB Services' Surveys for Success program will donate to Heart to Heart International for every survey received during Q3 of 2024. Heart to Heart International works to improve access to healthcare around the world. 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  /  July 17th, 2024

50 Ways to Use Claris FileMaker

As a Claris FileMaker Platinum Partner, we help businesses across all industries create custom software solutions tailored to their unique needs. We dive into 50 real-life use cases showcasing FileMaker's unparalleled flexibility and adaptability. Discover how FileMaker can streamline your operations, integrate systems, and scale with your growth.

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker  /  July 16th, 2024

Image Manipulation in Claris FileMaker

We demo Claris FileMaker's image manipulation features that allow users to natively re-size, rotate, and crop images, eliminating the need for an external photo editing app and allowing for a more polished and professional presentation of images. Includes a video and sample file.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 9th, 2024

10 Steps to a Sustainable Salesforce Org

Salesforce is one of the most widely used CRM platforms in the world. As we navigate the realities of climate change and environmental degradation, it's crucial to integrate sustainability into our technology practices. We discuss 10 steps you can take to create a more sustainable Salesforce org.

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  June 26th, 2024

Web Portals: 3 Examples & Business Benefits

In the era of web content, allowing access to your database through web portals enables you to create powerful solutions for your employees, customers, and vendors. We give an overview of different types of web portals and how they can benefit your business.

Bryan Guevara  /  Web  /  June 18th, 2024

AI Search Functionality in Claris FileMaker

With the release of Claris FileMaker 2024, a number of new AI script steps have been introduced, marking a significant advancement in the ability to find data. We demo the new FileMaker features that utilize AI to perform finds on data. Includes a video and sample file.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  June 10th, 2024

JSON Enhancements in Claris FileMaker

Explore the exciting new JSON features in Claris FileMaker 2024! This article delves into the enhanced JSONGetElement, JSONSetElement, and JSONMakeArray functions, showcasing how these updates simplify data handling for developers. Learn how the latest enhancements make JSON manipulation more intuitive, efficient, and powerful, enabling developers to innovate with ease.

Katherine Knauss  /  Claris FileMaker  /  June 4th, 2024

Claris FileMaker Server 2024 Overview

Claris FileMaker Server 2024 is here! This new version is packed with many useful features including mobile touch keyboards, Admin API enhancements, logging updates, and more! These upgrades will take your FileMaker applications to the next level!

Austin Carie  /  Claris FileMaker  /  June 4th, 2024

Claris FileMaker Pro 2024 Overview

Claris has just released FileMaker 2024! We discuss some of our favorite new updates and features, including exciting AI features, a new JSON array feature, PSOS callback options, API improvements, and more changes and fixes.

Credo Ishimwe  /  Claris FileMaker  /  June 4th, 2024

Claris FileMaker WebDirect vs. Custom Web Applications

Many technologies that used to be restricted to a dedicated software have begun moving online, including Claris FileMaker. FileMaker WebDirect is one way you can bring your FileMaker solution straight to the web. We discuss the comparison between FileMaker WebDirect and building a custom web app. Includes demo video.

Dylan Frechette  /  Claris FileMaker,  Web  /  May 23rd, 2024

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