Every major FileMaker release introduces new features, interface refinements, and platform updates. FileMaker 2026 certainly continues in that direction, but what stands out most in this version is not a single headline announcement.
Let’s start with the numbers: the version Claris released this year is version 26. This year finally brings the long-awaited alignment between version numbers and calendar years. While FileMaker 2025 was internally version 22, FileMaker 2026 jumps directly to version 26, skipping the missing numbers and eliminating any confusion once and for all.
Perspective from Philippe Lazzaroni. President of Direct Impact Solutions Over the last few weeks, I’ve been reading many reactions to Ryan McCann’s editorial around AI and the future of the Claris platform. Across the FileMaker ecosystem, much of the discussion has understandably focused on AI-assisted development and how quickly software can now be created. This evolution is real, and it is moving fast. What I find most interesting is not simply the acceleration of …
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Over the last year, something remarkable has happened in the software world. Tools like Claude, Cursor, and other AI-powered development environments have dramatically reduced the time required to create applications. Tasks that once required weeks of development can now be prototyped in hours or sometimes minutes.
Claris’ release of FileMaker 2025 marks a significant evolution in the platform’s vision—one that extends far beyond development tools. With the bold integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and a renewed focus on business agility, this version introduces opportunities that directly impact how companies approach digital transformation, internal innovation, and client interaction. For business development managers …
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In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking new ways to gain deeper, actionable insights from their databases. Traditionally, extracting meaningful information required precise keyword searches and complex queries—but what if you could simply talk to your data, ask intuitive questions, and get clear, contextually relevant answers? With FileMaker 2024, this is no longer …
Join us at Claris Engage 2025, March 25th-26th, at the Apple Austin Conference Center in Austin, Texas. It’s more than a conference—it’s where technology meets business to drive transformation. Direct Impact Solutions is sponsoring the conference as an exhibitor, where we’ll be showcasing success stories, offering exclusive Claris platform insights, and connecting with companies seeking …
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Recently, a group of amateur archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery in Lincolnshire, England: a rare Roman dodecahedron. This enigmatic object, with its twelve faces and holes of varying sizes, has puzzled scholars for centuries. Its exact function remains unknown, but some suggest it may have been a ritual or religious object. The discovery of this …
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