FileMaker Pro solutions and and database development news
Here's the latest FileMaker Pro design and database development news and happenings.
May 2019
How much will “it” cost?
We totally get that your #1 question when discussing custom software development is about price: How much will you spend? It’s an important question for us both, frankly.
\February 2018
Happy New Year
We’re well into 2018 already, and our team is hard at work at Oak Bay Softrends.
\January 2016
Suddenly FileMaker developers are iOS app developers
That’s the upshot of FileMaker Inc.’s release of the FileMaker iOS Application Software Development Kit, a toolkit that lets FileMaker developers engage their existing skills to create native iOS apps.
\July 2015
Budget something every month for system development
This quote from Mike Harris, one of the grandfathers of the FileMaker industry, describes why fixed-price bids and estimates are inadequate for good system development.
\June 2015
Planning for a successful custom software project
What are the ingredients for a successful outcome when you embark on having custom software created for your organization? How long will this take? How much money will it cost?
\June 2015
You won’t believe the amazing places where FileMaker is at work behind the scenes
Transplanted Canadian (and former band member) Rand Peppler has used FileMaker to transform the production process for many well-known Hollywood television shows.
\May 2015
FileMaker Inc. announces version 14
“FileMaker 14 maintains the existing file format and solidifies some of these earlier advancements (especially in WebDirect) but also keeps the pressure on developers by introducing powerful innovations that affect the design of databases for FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, and web browsers.”
\March 2015
Oak Bay Softrends Heads to Vegas
A few of the Oak Bay Softrends team are making plans to attend FileMaker DevCon 2015 this July in Las Vegas.
\January 2015
Using AppleScript to trigger OS X notifications from FileMaker Pro
Here's an interesting read for the technically inclined.
\November 2014
Accounting is Part of Almost Every Organization
An interesting look at FileMaker and its relationship with core accounting functions, by friend and colleague Doug Alder
\October 2014
FileMaker on IOS
FileMaker continues to expand it's market presence by providing the sweetest application development environment, now on iPhone and iPad.
\July 2014
Extending FileMaker’s Usefulness
Having FileMaker show you the correct record when the phone rings?
\April 2014
FileMaker on IOS
Imagine extending the reach of your organization's information in innovative new ways by putting content, or functionality, in the hands of team members, wherever they may be. FileMaker on IOS opens up many new ways for you to consider leveraging your information to best advantage.
\February 2014
Thinking about FM 13
Fm 13 considerations
\December 2013
Ready for FileMaker Version 13
This version comes with a number of worthwhile improvements.
\April 2010
Business in Vancouver
We're profiled in an article called "Custom database development at heart of company success."
\September 2008
Fall 2008 Update
Summer is over, everyone has had great vacations, and we’re getting back into full swing here.
\December 2007
Holiday Greetings
May each of YOU enjoy the best of this holiday season, with friends and family.
\September 2005
A Baby Boy for Kim!!!
Oak Bay Softrends is proud to announce that Kim Anderson (Olson) had a baby boy on September 9th at 1:21pm.
\August 2003
Off to Phoenix!
Oak Bay Softrends is off to Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual FileMaker Developers Conference.
\August 2003
Developers Wanted
Expanding software firm requires additional talented developers.
\October 2002
Staying In Shape
News from the Victoria Marathon.
\September 2002
Site Launch
Oak Bay Softrends website has launched.
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