Custom FileMaker Solutions power Online business boom
With
rapid advancement in web application development technologies, it has
become essential for each organization to switch to the latest
frameworks, tools and databases. Many companies are also using
cross-platform relational database applications to impress users by
providing the most relevant, updated and dynamic data. Based on the
nature and type of your business, you have options to choose from a wide
variety of database applications. Each application will also claim to
make your business processes simple, fast and easy. But most of these
applications are not customized to suit the specific needs of your
organization.
Since its release in April 2012, FileMaker 12 is
being used widely by the small, medium and large businesses. Along with
the conventional businesses, FileMaker has also been effective in
boosting the performance and efficiency of a variety of online
businesses. The database application comes with a comprehensive set of
desktop and server software that makes it easier for a business to
design, build and deploy data-driven business solutions. Also, the
application can be customized to run on a variety of web browsers;
operating systems including Windows and Mac; and mobile devices like
iPhone and iPad.
According to a report posted on
BusinessWire.com, “Forrester Consulting examined the total economic
impact and potential return on investment (ROI) that can be achievable
by developing custom solutions for iPad and iPhone using the FileMaker
Platform. Forrester’s interviews with customer’s application development
team showed that financial benefits from the FileMaker solutions
surpassed costs three months after creation, and two-year ROI of 289%.”
The results clearly indicate how a business can use custom FileMaker
application to simplify its work processes, along with optimizing
productivity and revenues.
Why Custom FileMaker Application Development can Optimize Online Business Process?
1. Designed to Fit Your Business Model:
The products or services offered by each online business differ from
others. Also, the communication systems and business processes of each
business are customized to meet specific requirements. The conventional
database applications often fail to meet the specific requirements of an
organization. On the other hand, the FileMaker applications can be
easily customized to suit the business model and processes of your
company. Also, you can easily design, develop and manage the custom
solutions in an easy and hassle-free way.
2. Making Web Applications Interactive and Engaging:
The frequent changes the choices of users have made it essential for
each online business to make their website more interactive and
engaging. So all organizations look for the most advanced options to
make and deploy data-driven business solutions. As a cross-platform
relational database application, FileMaker allows users to boost the
performance of their websites by using the latest and updated data. The
features to store, manage and retrieve data easily help in making your
website more interactive and engaging. The improved user experience will
further contribute towards the growth of online business and revenue.
3. Easy to Meet the User Choices:
No business can influence the choices, preferences and habits of users.
Most companies often struggle to meet the latest trends in user demand.
As you can never decide the web browser, operating system or device
used by your customers, it becomes important to choose a cross-platform
database solution. With FileMaker, you can develop custom data-driven
web applications to target major operating systems and web browser. At
the same time, you also have options to use a set of specialized tools
to build application to target widely used mobile devices like iPhone
and iPad.
4. Smooth Communication Flow: Most
companies, nowadays, work with distributed teams. So they often have to
explore advanced ways to facilitate communication and interaction among
the distribute team member. An efficient communication system makes it
easier for a business to easily share the latest information and data
with its distributed team. At the same time, you can further reduce
errors by allowing the team members to enter data on the spot using
their mobile devices. With FileMaker solutions, you can easily share all
types of data with your team, along with allowing them to enter new
data on the go using their iPhone or iPad. The new information can be
synchronized with the back-end systems immediately, while boosting your
team’s efficiency and productivity.
5. Reduced Overheads:
Often organizations hesitate to migrate to a new database system due to
additional cost. Unlike conventional database systems, FileMaker allows
users to avail a number of advantages without investing a lot of money.
You can FileMaker software license to develop a variety of applications
without paying hefty fees. Also, the migration to FileMaker solutions
will not require you to invest in expensive hardware. Simply by
following a set of easy steps and instructions, you can easily migrate
to the latest version of FileMaker, and avail its advanced features and
functionality.
A company has several options to develop
customized FileMaker solutions. Along with buying customized solutions
offered by third-party vendors, it can also hire an experienced
FileMaker developer to build solutions that perfectly complement its
business model and work process.
We provide FileMaker database development services. If you would like to talk to one of our FileMaker certified developers, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.