Secure Cloud Migration of Claris FileMaker
Migrating Claris FileMaker to a secure cloud environment in France resolved performance, security, and reliability challenges for an agricultural company.
- — CLIENT NAME : Confidential
- — LOCATION : France
- — INDUSTRY : Agriculture
- — TECHNOLOGY : FileMaker
- — Impact : Improved performance, enhanced security, and ensured operational continuity with a scalable cloud infrastructure.
Summary
A French agricultural company faced performance, security, and continuity challenges with its on‑premises Claris FileMaker Server. Direct Impact Solutions led a full migration to a secure Cloud environment hosted in France, delivering improved stability, performance, and long-term sustainability.
The Story
In the agricultural sector, operational responsiveness is critical. This company relied on Claris FileMaker as its core management platform, but its on‑premises server was becoming a constraint. Remote employees, customers accessing the client portal, and suppliers placing orders all experienced performance issues that directly impacted productivity.
Beyond performance, the risks were significant: limited security, no disaster recovery plan, vulnerable backups, and a strong dependency on local infrastructure. These factors exposed the organization to potential service interruptions and data loss.
Direct Impact Solutions designed and executed a full migration to a secure Cloud environment located in France. The project began with upgrading Claris FileMaker Server to the latest version and carefully migrating all data. Non‑functional or outdated plugins were updated to ensure platform stability and compatibility.
A structured RACI-based work plan enabled close collaboration with key users during validation and testing phases. Once testing was successfully completed, a robust backup strategy was implemented, including automated daily backups, a dedicated disaster recovery server, and an additional off‑domain data copy for enhanced security.
Security monitoring and attack prevention mechanisms were then activated. Targeted database and server optimizations significantly improved system performance and the overall user experience.
Today, the company benefits from a reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure that simplifies future upgrades and prevents the accumulation of technical debt, ensuring long-term success for its operational management solution.
Project Highlights
Improved performance
Smooth and reliable access for internal users, customers, and suppliers, including remote users.
Enhanced security
Proactive protection of servers and data through advanced monitoring and backup strategies.
Operational continuity
A true disaster recovery plan ensuring high system availability.
Long-term sustainability
A modernized platform that supports future growth without added complexity.
Q&A
Why was Cloud migration critical?
To eliminate on‑premises risks and improve remote access performance.
Did the project disrupt operations?
No, migration and testing were conducted in a controlled, collaborative manner.
Is the data better protected now?
Yes, with multiple backups and off‑domain replication.
Is the solution easier to maintain?
Yes, updates and maintenance are now simpler and more secure.
What is the main benefit for the organization?
A reliable infrastructure that supports sustainable business growth.