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.
As we kick off 2026, our Marketing team took a close look at our blog’s performance using Google Analytics to better understand what caught your attention last year. The results highlight a strong interest in artificial intelligence, operational efficiency, and automation. These themes clearly reflect the challenges many organizations are facing in their digital transformation journeys today. Here are the …
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At Direct Impact Solutions, we regularly speak with business leaders and managers who share their daily frustrations. These include juggling operations in countless Excel files, dealing with software that doesn’t interface with other applications, and relying on manual processes that slow everything down. These makeshift solutions, often implemented over time, may work for a while. …
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Today, organizations must modernize legacy applications to meet evolving business demands, improve scalability, and reduce technical debt. But modernization is not just about rewriting code—it’s about building a strategic roadmap that minimizes disruption while maximizing long-term value. At Direct Impact Solutions, we help organizations transform their software ecosystems through structured, goal-oriented modernization journeys. Here’s a …
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In today’s data-driven world, businesses of all sizes rely heavily on data analysis to guide decisions, optimize operations, and gain competitive advantages. With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the way companies collect, analyze, and act on data is undergoing a profound transformation. At Direct Impact Solutions, we are excited to share the latest …
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In a world where businesses are more reliant on technology than ever before, a disruption to IT systems can lead to critical consequences: loss of data, shutdown of operations, damage to reputation, and major financial losses. Whether it’s a cyberattack, server outage, or human error, no business is immune. Are you prepared to face such …
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the landscape of web application development is evolving at an unprecedented rate. What worked yesterday may no longer be relevant tomorrow. In 2025, staying ahead in application development isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Businesses and app developers who fail to adapt risk falling behind their competitors in the race …
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