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Understanding Proof+Geist’s SOC2 certification

Proof+Geist achieves SOC2 certification, reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and honoring the trust of our valued clients and partners. The post Understanding Proof+Geist’s SOC2 certification appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

I can’t believe OttoFMS is free!

Earlier this February, we released new versions of the Otto family of Modern FileMaker developer tools, OttoFMS and OttoDeploy, and made them available to everyone for free. We shared this news at Claris Engage 2024, and made a lot of people happy. But we also kept getting some variation of the question, “there’s a catch, right?!” The answer is no, there isn't a catch, but there are trade-offs. The post I can’t believe OttoFMS is free! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Reflections on Claris Engage 2024 – State of the Union

Claris Engage is back! More than 600 developers, Claris partners, and Claris employees gathered at the Apple campus in Austin, Texas for three days in February, marking the first in-person Claris conference since 2019. Engage brimmed with excitement and energy from attendees and Claris staff. I reconnected with old and new friends, caught up with […] The post Reflections on Claris Engage 2024 – State of the Union appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Claris Engage 2024 Recap

It’s wild that Claris Engage 2024 has come and gone. Over 600 of us gathered at the Apple Austin Campus February 6-7, 2024, surrounded by leaders, developers, and an excited community. Here’s my not-so-quick recap. A passionate community The energy at Claris Engage was visceral. Claris provided a long-awaited opportunity to reconnect and surround ourselves […] The post Claris Engage 2024 Recap appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Proof+Geist wins the Claris Excellence Innovation Award for Ottomatic

We are thrilled to share that Proof+Geist is the proud recipient of the Claris Innovation Excellence Award (2023) for Ottomatic.  We created Ottomatic because our team needed a world-class infrastructure and cloud platform to support our Modern FileMaker work. We couldn’t find an existing hosting offering that fit our vision for professional FileMaker development practices, […] The post Proof+Geist wins the Claris Excellence Innovation Award for Ottomatic appeared first on Proof+Geist. View th

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Claris Engage 2024 Updates and Promo Extravaganza!

Event Kickoff: Claris Engage 2024 Starts TODAY, February 6th! Claris Engage 2024 is finally here. It’s not just any event; it’s THE event for folks who breathe, live, and dream FileMaker and all things Claris. And guess what? We’re not just attending; we’re also sharingimpl some seriously cool stuff for you! OttoFMS: Superpowers for your […] The post Claris Engage 2024 Updates and Promo Extravaganza! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Ottomatic Cloud Console and more… Launch announcements!

Dear Friends, I’m very proud to officially announce the launch of Ottomatic Cloud Console, OttoFMS, and OttoDeploy! We built Ottomatic because we needed a world-class infrastructure and cloud platform to support our modern FileMaker work. We couldn’t find an existing hosting offering that fit our vision for professional FileMaker development practices, so we built our […] The post Ottomatic Cloud Console and more… Launch announcements! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

The Context Podcast: Claris Engage 2024

Featuring: Get ready for another exciting episode of The Context Podcast, featuring Andrew LeCates from Claris. In this episode, Andrew joins Proof+Geist’s Martha Zink, Ernest Koe, and Todd Geist to talk all things Claris Engage 2024, a Claris developer conference set to take place February 6-8 in Austin, Texas. We discuss how excited we are […] The post The Context Podcast: Claris Engage 2024 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Proof+Geist speakers and sessions at Claris Engage 2024

Proof+Geist is excited to participate in Claris Engage 2024, where our eight speakers will lead sessions covering foundational FM techniques and dig into exploratory topics. We can’t wait to share our tips, tricks, and techniques with you! Advanced modern Claris FileMaker transactions Barbara Cooney & Alo Torres-Navarro Whether you have implemented a transactional framework or […] The post Proof+Geist speakers and sessions at Claris Engage 2024 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Claris Engage 2024: See you in Austin!

by Martha Zink and Chardonnay Needler It’s the 25th live event hosted by Claris, and we are excited to be premier sponsors! In a world still adjusting to the aftermath of a global pandemic, Engage 2024 is more than just another event or the next version of DevCon – it’s a revolution and a chance […] The post Claris Engage 2024: See you in Austin! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Claris Pro 40.2.2: Effortless Migration and Further Compatibility

This August, Claris introduced a plan to unify its platform, integrating Claris FileMaker, Claris Connect, and Claris Studio (originally released as a separate product, Claris Pro will eventually be discontinued, and its integration features with Studio and Connect are being merged with the flagship FileMaker Pro suite of products). As part of this shift, Claris […] The post Claris Pro 40.2.2: Effortless Migration and Further Compatibility appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

FileMaker 20.2 Unifies the Claris Platform

Claris released Claris FileMaker 20.2, and this important release brings together Claris Connect, Claris Studio, and Claris FileMaker into a single application space.  Claris announced a new roadmap a couple of weeks ago, effectively undoing the very disruptive two FileMaker strategies that had been working towards for the last couple of years. Now, the 20.2 […] The post FileMaker 20.2 Unifies the Claris Platform appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

How to Make Space in this New World of Work

Once upon a time in tech, pre-laptop, pre-cell phone, when there were only numbers and words on screens—no images, graphics, or even colors—there was me, starting my career in the software industry. This embedded orientation taught me that work itself is not technology, nor tools. It’s space: the space we work in, the space in […] The post How to Make Space in this New World of Work appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

The Context Podcast: Update on Claris’ Roadmap

Featuring:  Description: Get ready for a special new episode of The Context Podcast! Join us as we sit down with our special guest, Andrew Lecates, Chief Product Owner for Claris FileMaker. In this episode, we discuss Claris’s strategic shift towards a refocused Claris platform as Claris prepares to transition Claris Pro functionally into the FileMaker […] The post The Context Podcast: Update on Claris’ Roadmap appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

The Context Podcast: Chris Rogers of TourPro

Featuring:  Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, Martha Zink and Todd Geist from Proof+Geist sit down with a special guest, Chris Rogers, the mastermind behind TourPro—a revolutionary software shaking up the dance event management scene. In this episode, Chris takes us on a journey through his remarkable transition from building a small side […] The post The Context Podcast: Chris Rogers of TourPro appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Welcoming Zwarm Intelligence

Dear friends and colleagues,  I am very excited to announce that ZWARM is joining Proof+Geist. We have been working with ZWARM’s founder, Dirk Reynolds, for over a year now, and we love what Dirk has done with ZWARM and admire the care and attention he gives his customers. We are thrilled that Dirk has decided […] The post Welcoming Zwarm Intelligence appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

How Proof+Geist unfragmented our customer data

The problem In this digital age, we often juggle numerous software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications to keep our businesses running smoothly. Individually, these tools are incredible, but collectively, they often create a challenging maze of data silos. We find ourselves trying to piece together a comprehensive view of our customers from disparate data sources. Our data was spread across Quickbooks Online, Pipeline, Harvest Time Tracking, and our eCommerce platform, Easy Digital Downloads. Each o

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Send email with Gmail using OAuth2

Email communication is an integral part of our daily lives, and if you are a FileMaker user, optimizing your email process can significantly simplify your workflow. With OAuth 2.0, sending emails from your FileMaker solution is now more secure and straightforward than ever. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of creating a Send Mail script using OAuth 2.0, generating a private key, and entering it into FileMaker. Whether you are a novice or an experienced […] The post Send

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

The Context Podcast: The Impact of AI on FileMaker

Featuring:  Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Proof+Geist CTO, Todd Geist and Cris Ippolite, founder of iSolutions, as they dive into the fascinating impacts that AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are having on our industry in general, and the FileMaker community in particular.  Cris was an early proponent of using Machine Learning and AI with FileMaker. In fact, this is the third time we have had Cris on the pod to discuss this topic. The first […] The post The Contex

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

In Case You Missed It: FM BetterForms User Group

Angelo and Todd had a great time presenting at the FM BetterForms User Group and wanted to give you a quick recap in case you missed it! Their main focus was on Ottomatic, our optimized FileMaker hosting platform. With years of experience behind it, Ottomatic is designed to meet FileMaker’s specific needs. It boasts a global presence with data centers in 30 locations, prioritizing speed and security. Additionally, Ottomatic offers “Apps on Demand,” allowing you to effortlessly create new FileMak

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

The Context Podcast: Unlocking Efficiency with SimpleQ

The Context Podcast: Unlocking Efficiency with SimpleQ Featuring:  Martha Zink  Todd Geist  Corn Walker  Mike Perley Description: Welcome to this episode of The Context Podcast where we explore the incredible capabilities of SimpleQ! Join us as we delve into the intricacies of SimpleQ, explaining its seamless task handling and compatibility with various systems. Discover the advantages of this approach and how it revolutionizes business processes. Additionally, we explore the origins of SimpleQ,

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

PauseOnError 2023 registration opens soon

FileMaker enthusiasts! We are excited to announce that registration for PauseOnError FileMaker Summer Camp* 2023 opens on Monday, May 8 at 12pm ET. This year’s event will once again be held at the beautiful Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center, located in Clayton, Georgia, from October 3 to October 6, 2023. Last year, we interviewed folks about their experience at PauseOnError. You can listen to those interviews here or you can listen to abridged The Context Podcast versions: Part 1, Part 2, […] The

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

FileMaker 2023 Compatibility Issues

The release of the new Claris FileMaker 2023 update has been long-awaited by developers and users alike. With many new features and enhancements, it promises to make the already robust database platform even more powerful and efficient.  We also recognize that with new updates, compatibility issues can arise. Here are some additional details: Otto  Otto will require version 3.5.3 to work with FileMaker 2023. It is available for download. FMPerception FMComparison *FMPerception and FMComparison w

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Reflections on FileMaker in 2023

I picked up my first copy of FileMaker 3 and wrote my first little database app in 1998. Twenty-five years later, I still find myself eagerly anticipating the next new release, hoping to try out the next cool feature that promises to keep this business of solving problems with software fun.  A lot has changed in the intervening years. The product has evolved and made significant transformations, gaining power and features. FileMaker started as a tool that hobbyists and professionals […] The pos

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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