http://www.filemaker.co.uk/ Official news from FileMaker in the UK. Learn about quality database software, PC and Macintosh software from FileMaker. en-gb Copyright 2011 FMI Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:01:00 GMT Database Productivity Uxbridge United Kingdom http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.filemaker.co.uk/site/images/logo_filemaker_11.png http://www.filemaker.co.uk/ http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/solopress-printing-services-database/ "Our whole business is run from FileMaker, and without it we couldn't function. It took our people a bit of time to get used to it but now it is established, we would never go anywhere else. We think we have the best database for our requirements." says Adam Wilson-Bowen, Operations Manager, Solopress Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:01:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/plowden-and-smith-conservation-database/ "FileMaker is very scalable. It makes it very easy to extend functionality. So we could start our client with a basic database, but as their skills and needs grow we can grow the system along with them." says Kevin Smith, Managing Director, Plowden & Smith Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:01:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/banner-sarbanes-oxley-compliance-database/ "FileMaker can easily be adapted, so many of the important processes that make our company tick happen automatically. We're always thinking of new ways to use it and help the company run more efficiently. When it comes to compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, FileMaker is key to making sure we have all the controls in place and ensures these can be easily audited." says Rupert Denny, Media client services director, Banner. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:53:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/calumma-ecological-services-environment-database/ "FileMaker is integral to a lot of the work we do. Because we're dealing with such a large volume of information, the ability to write scripts to customise FileMaker has enabled me to develop some exciting applications that I can take to clients and partners. Ecologists are notoriously bad at maths but using FileMaker scripting is straightforward…" says Dr Lee Brady, Principal Ecologist, Calumma Ecological Services. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:31:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/children-in-scotland-third-sector-database/ "FileMaker is both cost-effective and flexible and we consider it the best option for our requirements. It underpins all aspects of our work in a cost-effective, organised way and enables us, as a charity, to take a commercial approach to our work." says Jacqueline Lamb, Director of Corporate Services, Children in Scotland. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:31:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/austin-convention-center.html Managing large convention centre events requires quick turnaround and rapid response to customers. Whether exhibitors need Internet connections or power cords, there's no time to waste. That's why, at the Austin Convention Center, maintenance and technical services teams rely on FileMaker Go for iPad to manage all work orders. Customers are impressed when their needs get met immediately, using the industry's latest tools. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:48:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/floating-earth-entertainment-database/ "Using FileMaker to automate the track information has brought major efficiencies in terms of the time it takes to complete the work around a recording session and the quality of the information we are able to pass onto the production team. Using plug-ins we have been able to make FileMaker talk to a host of different equipment and this openness has been a real advantage." says Mike Hatch, Lead sound engineer, Floating Earth Thu, 6 Oct 2011 16:08:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/company/media/press-releases/releases/2011/IT_budgets_wasted_on_software_that_fails_to_meet_users_expectations.html Companies are wasting their IT budgets on systems that don't meet users' expectations, a recent survey commissioned by FileMaker International has found. 67% of information workers surveyed said their database systems do not fully meet their expectations and 58% said that if an IT system is running slow or is too complicated to use, they will find another way of completing the task. Tue, 4 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/oxford-philomusica-charity-auction-database/ Oxford Philomusica enthusiastically embraces its role of filling what Arts Council England defined as 'an identifiable regional need' for a professional symphony orchestra based in the Thames Valley area, and in October 2002 was appointed the first-ever Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford. Since its creation the orchestra has been firmly committed to education and community work, seeking to take its music-making to the widest possible range of audiences, often outside of the traditional concert venue, to local schools, hospitals, community centres and retirement homes. As part of the University Residency, the orchestra collaborates with the Faculty of Music in educational programmes for the student community, which are also open to the public. The orchestra's partnerships with Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council provide performance opportunities and tuition to hundreds of talented young musicians. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:42:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/acs-international-education-database/ Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of expatriate families, ACS International Schools now educates 2,500 students aged 2 – 18 from more than 70 countries. With over 600 staff, ACS's world renowned curriculum includes all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, and an American curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, enabling ACS graduates to attend many of the world's finest universities. There are currently three ACS International Schools located in Greater London with a fourth in Doha, Qatar. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:25:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/lee-medical.html While U.S. hospital-acquired infections are on the rise, the prognosis is good in one important area: bloodstream infections. These are often caused by mismanagement of IV catheters in patients' veins and by poor catheter insertion. Thu, 1 Sep 2011 09:28:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/seachem-laboratories-inc-mobile-database/ Seachem has grown from its origins as a 'basement business' in the town of Stone Mountain in the US State of Georgia, to become one of the world's leading pet care brands. Manufacturing and retailing a range of specialist products that cater for every need of the hobbyist aquarium owner, Seachem products can be found in the stores of pet shops across the globe. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:03:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/pmd-promo-main.html Remember that poster you saw in a shop or café window promoting a hot concert, play or a new movie? Chances are, a PMD Promotion installer put it in the window — and in exactly the right spot to catch your eye. Hanging posters by hand can be labour intensive but, thanks to FileMaker Go, executing a successful poster campaign for its clients is as trouble-free as it gets and saves significant money. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:56:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/where-to-ski-and-snowboard-publishing-database/ Widely-regarded as the British skier's 'bible,' Where to Ski and Snowboard (WTSS) is a comprehensive and detailed annual guidebook covering all the major ski resorts in Europe and North America. Running to 700 pages, it was first published in 1994, became an annual publication a few years later and is now on its 15th edition. While WTSS has always maintained a website, its online operation has become increasingly popular in recent years as more users seek out key information and purchase the guide online. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:04:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/pitt-rivers-museum-database/ The celebrated Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford is an international centre for anthropology and world archaeology. It was founded in 1884 when General Augustus Pitt Rivers, an influential figure in the development of archaeology and evolutionary anthropology, gave his personal collection of 20,000 items to the university on the condition that a museum was built to house the material. Today the collection consists of more than 325,000 objects and 275,000 historic photographs while its leading role in contemporary research and museum curatorship is recognised the world over. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:01:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/cheltenham-college-junior-school-education-database/ Opened in July 1841, Cheltenham College Junior School dates from the Victorian period, in which it was the first of many in a new generation of public schools. It is a co-educational independent school, teaching pupils between the ages of 3 and 18 in both a boarding and day capacity, and is located in Gloucestershire. Nicky Fortune is the Curriculum Director at Cheltenham College Junior School. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:14:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/company/media/press-releases/releases/2011/Seachem_Laboratories_Inc_win_the_FileMaker_Mobile_Champion_of_the_Year_Award_at_Macworld_Awards_2011.html International pet specialists, Seachem Laboratories Inc., last night won the FileMaker Mobile Champion of the Year award at the Macworld Awards 2011. FileMaker Go also scooped the Best iOS Business and Utility App award. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/ministry-of-stories-education-database/ Located deep in the heart of Hoxton, with its entrance hidden just behind a shelf of monster supplies, the Ministry of Stories delivers learning like never before. Serving as the "Official Inspiration to the Nation", the Ministry is dedicated to fueling an interest in creative writing amongst children. Made possible through the efforts and commitment of a range of adult volunteers and mentors, the Ministry of Stories was founded by author Nick Hornby and co-directors Lucy Macnab and Ben Payne. Thu, 9 Jun 2011 09:02:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/merck/ At Merck & Co., Inc., one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, corporate terms can be mind-boggling. That's why Mike Heck, a member of the internal communications team, has a FileMaker Go database for employee iPhones and iPads. Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:21:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/manx-independent-carriers/ Collecting and delivering more than 3,000 packages across the Isle of Man on a daily basis, Manx Independent Carriers (MIC) is the island’s premier groupage and full load operator. Founded in 1985 and specialising in time sensitive delivery of pallets, parcels and full unit loads, MIC has grown to employ around 110 people and run more than 80 delivery vehicles and 100 trailers from a 40,000 sq ft distribution centre. Wed, 8 Jun 2011 16:21:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/alletson-arnold-logistics-database/ Founded in 2003, Alletson Arnold is a company with a dedicated purpose – getting the right things to the right place at the right time. Operating in the field of immigration logistics, managing director Jeremy Arnold has grown a business from the ground-up that specialises in transporting vital immigration documents across the UK. Wed, 8 Jun 2011 15:58:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/blue-box-sailing-events-database/ Specialising in sailing experience days on Around the World Ocean Race Yachts, Blue Box Sailing was established in 2003 and provides individuals, groups and corporate guests with a taste of life on the open waves. Catering for everyone from experienced yachtsmen and women to novices, Blue Box Sailing is based in Hamble, Hampshire. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.macworld.co.uk/awards/mobile/ Macworld are searching for the gurus who've used mobile technology at its best for their business. Whether you have splashed out on a new iPad to tackle your work load out of the office, supplied your staff with an iPhone to keep track of the latest tweets or simply enhanced your work place with the latest mobile technology, this could be the award for you! If this sounds familiar and you've adopted mobile tech to improve your business, you could be in with a chance of becoming Macworld's 'Mobile Champion of The Year'. Tue, 3 May 2011 16:07:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/products/filemaker-go/whats-new.html FileMaker, Inc. has released FileMaker Go 1.2. This new version of the top-selling business database app for iPhone and iPad now includes digital signature capture, the ability to view and edit charts created with FileMaker Pro 11 and support for AirPrint – a feature in the latest iOS. FileMaker Go 1.2 is free for existing users and available for download now on the iTunes App Store. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.filemaker.co.uk/solutions/customers/stories/supremebeing-retail-database/ Over the past decade Supremebeing has rapidly outgrown its origins as a small start-up housed in a screen printing factory in Cambridge, developing into one of the streetwear world's most well-known international brands. The brainchild of four entrepreneurs, Supremebeing was born from a love of graphic design, art and streetwear – values that can be seen in the company's range of clothing today. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT