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Register for FileMaker DevCon 2008 and Save $200
Whether you're new to FileMaker or have been developing advanced solutions for years, be sure to join us at DevCon 2008, 13th - 17th July in Phoenix, AZ. You'll learn about new technologies, bridge the gaps in your solution development skill set and discover what's on the horizon with future versions of FileMaker software. Choose from more than 80 sessions and workshops and network with over 1,000 other FileMaker developers. Save $200 when you register by 16th May 2008.
Bento deserves a serious look, says Mark Sealey, MyMac Magazine
MyMac Magazine's Mark Sealey awards Bento 4 out of 5 stars, and says, "A balance has been struck: users with complex, evolving and intricately relational databases may still be best with FileMaker Pro. Those for whom the lure of an elegant user interface is important and/or who want a direct equivalent of Numbers, Pages and iPhoto/iTunes and/or seamless integration with iCal and Address Book should look seriously at Bento."
Ocarina Tunes into FileMaker for Family Business Success
The term 'ocarina' (meaning 'little goose') was first used when Italian teenager, Guiseppe Donati, invented a 'submarine-shaped' clay flute in 1853. Today, ocarinas are used in schools throughout the world and are widely recognised as the most effective way of introducing children to musical instruments. An English ocarina has just four holes that can be located anywhere on the body of the instrument, making it well-suited to a child's smaller fingers.
Download the new FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced updater
This updater provides compatibility for FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced with the newly-released Java SE 6 for Mac OS X Leopard.
FileMaker Forms EMEA's Flexible Rapid Application Development Tool
A decentralised body of the European Union headquartered in London, UK, the main responsibility of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) is the protection and promotion of public and animal health, through the evaluation and supervision of medicines for human and veterinary use. Established in 1995, EMEA has used FileMaker from the very start and has, over the years, successfully developed numerous database applications meeting a wide range of requirements – both scientific and administrative.
Save up to £48 with limited-time upgrade discounts!
Whether you have a single copy or a volume license of FileMaker Pro 7, 8 or 8.5, you can take advantage of this offer now. Upgrade through the FileMaker store, and get an instant rebate, or mail in the rebate form if you buy elsewhere. Volume licensing customers also get one year of Maintenance. This is a time limited offer, so upgrade now!
"Bento from FileMaker may be the first application to change databases and how consumers interact [them]," says Zoom-in.com
Zoom-in.com, the popular blog for Creative Pros thinks that Bento may just change the way you think about databases.
FileMaker 7 supports ends soon; upgrade to FileMaker Pro 9 now
As of 26th September 2008, technical support and replacement media will no longer be available for any FileMaker 7 products. Take advantage of the limited time upgrade offer to get three versions' worth of new features for one low price.
Bento is "simple, uncomplicated and really, really useful," says The Washington Times
Bento by FileMaker, the new personal database for Leopard, draws praise for its elegant simplicity. "The computer age was supposed to reduce complexity and organize our lives, but somehow that hasn't automatically happened. This program may be a small step in the right direction," writes Mark Kellner of The Washington Times.
"…the best personal organiser we've tried." Esquire
"Bento…it may just be the best personal organiser we've tried. A software package that runs solely on Macs…, it synchronises your existing contacts, projects, deadlines and appointments into a single, easy-to-navigate package that makes digital life management less of a chore. £29 www.filemaker.co.uk"
NEW! FileMaker 9 Volume License Bundle – Save over 20%
This is the lowest-cost choice for this FileMaker bundle and includes everything you need to get your team running on FileMaker 9: 10 seats of FileMaker Pro 9, FREE FileMaker Server 9, 1 year of Maintenance is included which means FREE upgrades for the next year. Limited-time offer so get yours now.
"Bento is an astounding little database application," says Chris Maxcer of MacNewsWorld
"Bento is one of those applications that's an enigma — it's mysterious, puzzling and yet astoundingly simple at the same time. It's a personal database for regular people, not the kind of database used for big business. As you might expect from any Apple-related product, it's easy to use."
Downloads of Bento by FileMaker surpass 250,000
Over 250,000 users have downloaded Bento, the new personal database for Mac OS X Leopard, FileMaker announced March 18. "Bento's popularity is propelled by the need for easy-to-use organizational software tools such as Bento, and by the rapid adoption of Mac OS X Leopard," said FileMaker president Dominique Goupil.
UK Businesses Fail to Capture the Potential of New Generation of IT Literate Workers
Research shows IT skills go unused during early stages of employment. Read the FileMaker "Educated tea makers!" report to learn more.
FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced wins 5-Star rating from MacNN.com
For custom database development, FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced "has managed to offer the very best of both worlds. It offers real power, scalability and robustness alongside approachability, a clean and usable interface," according to MacNN.com, which awards 5 Stars to FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced.
FileMaker Pro 9 is "not only the best version yet," but also well suited to working with any type of data, says Mark Sealey.
FileMaker Pro 9 new features "…deftly pull the FileMaker products in line with what its users want and have requested. They make FileMaker Pro 9 not only the best version yet; but also one well suited to a wide range of circumstances in which any type of data can be worked with reliably and easily. Each new feature and enhancement has been carefully thought out and implemented." writes Mark Sealey, MacNN.com.
Get FileMaker 9 tips and tricks in the new podcast from the FileMaker Pavilion
Listen to the latest FileMaker Files podcast and get FileMaker 9 tips and tricks. The experts with the tips are leading FileMaker consultants and developers in the FileMaker Pavilion.
With Bento, "Welcome to iDatabase," says Macworld Magazine
"Bento," reports Macworld's Dan Moren, "FileMaker's new consumer-level database, aims to do for the database what Numbers and Pages did for the spreadsheet and the page layout program, respectively: make them easy and accessible for the rest of us." The new consumer-level database "provides an approachable interface that appeals to the general consumer and a feature set that's suitable for a single user to manage data. Bento easily handles data that's too cumbersome for a spreadsheet, yet doesn't require the complexities of a professional-level database."
Download the new Bento updater
This new version of Bento includes support for additional languages, improvements to overall stability, and is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5.2 (Leopard).
FileMaker 9 Certification available now!
Gain recognition as an industry expert by becoming a FileMaker 9 Certified Developer. Earn the only credential sponsored by FileMaker, Inc. and give yourself that competitive advantage.
Bento is "a powerful organizing tool anyone can use," says Stephen Wildstrom of BUSINESS WEEK
Bento is a "…database for the rest of us – at least those of us who use Macs. Bento takes the essence of FileMaker Pro, a database-management program aimed at small- and midsize businesses, and marries it to Mac's new Leopard operating system. The result is a powerful organizing tool anyone can use." — Stephen Wildstrom, BUSINESS WEEK
All FileMaker 9 products are now compatible with Mac OS X Leopard
FileMaker has now released downloadable updates to make all FileMaker 9 products compatible with Mac OS X Leopard. The updates also address other issues so all Mac and Windows users of FileMaker 9 products should download them. Get the download.
Download the new FileMaker Server and Server Advanced updater 9.0v3
Get the updater for Windows and Mac now.
Bento news on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC and Bloomberg News
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Bento wins Mac Observer Editors' Choice
"This whiz-bang application makes building databases drag-and-drop easy, includes a slew of sharp looking templates, and can even work with your iCal and Address Book data." Read the review.
Bento was a hit at Macworld! Listen to the podcast.
Listen in as MacWorld attendees give their candid reactions to Bento, the stylish new personal database from FileMaker.
Ars Technica likes Bento for lunch
"Bento is the easy-to-use database application from FileMaker. It's not a part of iWork, though the interface is strikingly similar to the applications in Apple's office suite." Read the article.
