World's Leading FileMaker Experts to Visit UK

London – May 25, 2007– In July 2007 professional database trainers, John Mark Osborne and Steven Blackwell, will be coming to the UK to offer an exclusive opportunity to developers and technology enthusiasts wanting to expand upon their FileMaker knowledge.

It will be an opportunity for database developers in the UK to learn and gain exclusive insight from the best in the business into the current capabilities of FileMaker technology and how they can improve the database systems they have already built or looking to create.

Osborne and Blackwell are two of only 12 trainers in the world certified to teach these courses by FileMaker:

• John Mark Osborne – Osborne is regarded as one of the foremost experts in scripting and FileMaker design. He is also a technical editor for FileMaker Advisor Magazine
• Steven Blackwell – Blackwell is an author of one of the leading books on FileMaker security and has written several articles for Advisor Magazine and white papers for FileMaker

Tony Speakman, regional manager for Northern Europe commented, "We are delighted that Osborne and Blackwell are coming to the UK to share their knowledge. FileMaker enables developers to create a database from scratch to meet their specifications but by learning about all the functions within the software, including the tricks and shortcuts, developers will hopefully be able to get even more of out of the software."

The first of the training courses is the 'Professional Foundation Training Series III' with John Mark Osborne and Steven Blackwell. A five-day session on planning a FileMaker solution, building up developer skills, how to use FileMaker server and the in depths of the security tools to provide delegates with a well rounded information session on all the functions of FileMaker technology.

The second is the 'Philosophy of Scripting' with John Mark Osborne. The course will consist of two master classes – a three day intermediate and a two day advanced course – focusing on scripting to provide delegates with knowledge of useful shortcuts that will help developers build a successful database.

Both sessions will focus on FileMaker 7, 8 and 8.5 making it accessible for those using any of the three versions of the software.

For booking visit www.filemaker.co.uk/training or email pst@sema4comms.com (Professional Foundation Training Series III) or jmocourse@sema4comms.com (Philosophy of Scripting). Discounts available for FBA members.

About FileMaker, Inc.

FileMaker Pro is used by millions of individuals and workgroups around the world to be more productive and efficient. Business, education and government customers rely on FileMaker to manage people, projects, images, assets and other information. In addition to being the number one-selling easy-to-use database software, the award-winning FileMaker product line also includes low-cost Applications that automate basic business tasks, ready-to-use Starter Solutions, and tools to create and share solutions from the desktop to the web. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc (AAPL).

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