From Claris to FileMaker (and back again!)

Ben Fletcher • 15 November 2019

The rebranding of FileMaker, Inc. to Claris International, Inc. will bring a knowing smile to the face of many long standing FileMaker Developers and Mac users that have fond memories of MacWrite and MacDraw.

In 1998, Claris divested itself of all other software products it had inherited from parent Apple in order to focus exclusively on the flagship FileMaker product line hence the change of the name to FileMaker, Inc. to reinforce the importance of the move. This saw the birth of the FileMaker Business Alliance which supported the growth of both the modern FileMaker platform as well as the commercial developer community which companies like DataTherapy have participated in ever since.

Now in 2019, FileMaker Inc.’s return to the Claris brand represents a nod towards both its legacy, but also to its future. Rightly, the new branding helps to frame a new chapter in the company’s direction as it focuses on cloud first products like the up coming Claris Connect - a pivotal product which bridges the gap between on premises and cloud data services.

The pending release of Claris Connect in (hopefully) early 2020 marks an exciting milestone for Claris International which will be both a hugely complementary offering to existing FileMaker customers as well as being attractive to new customers that have never used the FileMaker platform before.

If you need assistance with migrating your on premises FileMaker App to cloud based hosting or if you would like the integrate with other cloud services then why not call our team for a no obligation quote.The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.

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Google Sheets vs. Claris FileMaker: Why Spreadsheets Aren’t Enough for Serious Business Applications in 2025

by Ben Fletcher • 29 April 2025

Still running your business on Google Sheets? Spreadsheets are great—until they start holding you back. If you’re managing complex processes, critical data, or multiple users through Google Sheets, it’s time to upgrade.

Claris FileMaker Server 21.1.4 Update now available

by Ben Fletcher • 25 April 2025

The Claris FileMaker Server 21.1.4 update is now available and includes important fixes that address known issues from previous versions: Key Fixes 1. Field definitions incorrectly read from cache. A bug introduced in version 21.0 caused field definitions to be incorrectly cached, resulting in symptoms such as: Empty related fields Missing value lists and indexes “Insufficient privileges (error -9)” messages 2. Windows only: Server-side script sessions limited by CPU cores. Version 21.1.3 limited simultaneous server-side script sessions to the number of CPU cores on Windows. This impacted I/O-bound environments by unnecessarily queuing sessions. 21.1.4 resolves this by allowing up to 50 concurrent script sessions on Windows before queueing begins—regardless of CPU cores. These sessions may be triggered by schedules, OData, or Perform Script on Server (PSoS). Note: This behavior is not controlled by the AllowPSoS setting. Claris Recommends: To ensure system stability, it is advised to limit active clients to 40 - 45 simultaneous sessions. Exceeding 50 may result in delays, memory overload, or session hangs. Do you need assistance with upgrading? DataTherapy are pleased to announce that Claris FileMaker 2024 (version 21.1) managed private cloud hosting packages are immediately available. DataTherapy can provide scalable, managed FileMaker packages for businesses of all size. Full details of all of our packages can be found here . We can offer a range of a variety of enhanced options such as domain management, custom SSL certificates, VPN, VLAN, disaster recovery and integration with other technologies. If you need additional information on upgrading to the new release, advise on how to migrate your current on-premises FileMaker Server to the cloud, or would like to arrange a free trial of any of our packages then please don’t hesitate to contact our team .

Microsoft Access is Holding Your Business Back – Here’s Why You Should Switch to Claris FileMaker in 2025

by Ben Fletcher • 16 April 2025

Using Microsoft Excel for workflows and complex data management instead of a dedicated database presents several inherent problems. These issues stem from Excel’s limitations in scalability, data integrity, collaboration, automation, and security. Below is a detailed breakdown of these challenges and how a custom Claris FileMaker App can meet these challenges . . .