FileMaker 12 offers an even faster technology solution with extensive new features and business benefits. New features and functionality make it even easier to power your business to new heights.

FileMaker 12 & Go 12 Business Benefits:

• Increased speed and efficiency.
• FileMaker Go is now free with FM 12.
• Increased capabilities & reliability.
• Truly cross-platform – Windows, Mac, Web, Mobile.
• Improved iOS visuals & functionality.
• Increased features and functions for end users.

Over 50 feature / functionality updates in the desktop app, the server version and the iPad / iPhone versions based on customer and developer feedback.

FileMaker 12 & Go 12 Key Features:

• Faster performance
• Multimedia File Enhancements
• 40 new designed themes
• Plug-in Enhancements
• Special touch design visual themes for mobile.
• New Quick Chart Features

To take advantage of these features you’ll need to upgrade your installed versions of FileMaker Pro and Server, and convert your files, but we can make that as painless as possible for you.

FileMaker Go 12 now free

FileMaker’s recent announcement that Filemaker Go will now be free with the purchase or upgrade to FileMaker 12 has added significant value for organisations.

One of the most tedious problems IT departments had to deal with when implementing FileMaker Go in the past was installing FileMaker Go on multiple iPads, iPod touches and iPhones. Although the software was inexpensive it was a complication that we’re glad to see gone.

If you’d like to discuss your upgrade and free FileMaker Go installation, our Development team are here for you. To get in touch, please email rita.oneill@linearblue.com or call 0845 521 0015.

Read our TOT Shirts FM Go Success Story.

iCody scans and transmits barcodes directly into Macs or PCs using WiFi or scans barcodes into websites, ideal for warehouse and retail stock control.

Built-in callback is a useful function to act as an external scanner for other applications and even websites using theicody:// URL scheme. Compatible apps include FileMaker Go, Linea Pro or Mobilogics.

Appthology.net  enthuses: ”Using the new built-in WebScan feature you can launch any website you like and scan into form fields – directly within iCody or “write” barcodes into the fields from the barcode list. This even works with secured (https) and websites that needs login. WebScan is a great solution for your professional use with your own in-house website e.g. for your warehousing.”

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Supported Barcode formats:
✔ EAN-2, -5, -8, 13 (incl. Composite as a public beta),
✔ translation to UPC-A/-E, ISBN-10/-13,
✔ Interleaved 2 of 5,
✔ Code 128,
✔ Code 93,
✔ Code 39,
✔ GS1 Databar,
✔ QRCode (2D-Barcode).

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Watch an overview of FileMaker Go 1.2 to see how it can optimise your business.

New Features in FileMaker Go 1.2:

Learn about new features in version 1.2.

FileMaker Go 1.2 IT Solutions:

Find out how you can easily access business data, management reports and update projects on the go.

“FileMaker Go is the product we have been waiting for since the launch of the iPad. That, in conjunction, with Linear Blue’s ability to quickly respond to our requirements for a mobile solution within our warehouse has saved us time and money. Not only did they deliver a working solution within 2 weeks of FileMaker Go being launched, but they understood the way we needed our warehouse staff to work and delivered a unique interface that was both easy to use and quick to learn.

We would highly recommend Linear Blue. Their expertise in FileMaker development and business needs analysis is outstanding.”

Peter Joyce – Managing Director, TOT Shirts Ltd

With FileMaker Go, you can easily access your data from either SQL or FileMaker based back end solutions on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Whether you need to access management reports, customer surveys, student history, or warehouse stock control, FileMaker Go is the perfect tool and has proven a great success for many industries.

Cortela is a division of Linear Blue focused on creating FileMaker Go powered solutions that give businesses access to their internal databases on Apple’s iOS devices. Cortela builds on the company’s 20 year history of specialist FileMaker development and status as a FileMaker Business Alliance Platinum member. Linear Blue are renowned for their expertise in business needs analysis and world-class database and web solutions utilising FileMaker, helping businesses improve processes and efficiency. FileMaker Go has pushed these boundaries further and the possibilities are endless for management information systems.

Peter Joyce, Managing Director of TOT Shirts sings Cortela’s praises: “Not only did they deliver a working solution within 2 weeks of FileMaker Go being launched, but they understood the way we needed our warehouse staff to work and delivered a unique interface that was both easy to use and quick to learn.”

For more information about Cortela’s services interested parties can visit Example Applications - http://www.cortela.com/applications/ to request a demonstration or arrange a call to discuss their needs with a specialist.

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The NPD Group surveyed businesses with less than 1,000 employees about their intent to purchase tablets over the next 12 months. The study found that 90% of companies plan to spend the same amount or more on tablets this year, an average investment of $21,000.

Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis at NPD enthuses – “Businesses of all sizes appear to be determined to capitalise on the tablet phenomenon”.

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Mahesh Ramachandra, Head of Products enthuses – “People want to present information on mobile devices, and to show enterprise data in useful but beautiful ways.”

A useful feature of the new app is the ability for SMS text messages to be sent automatically to the event organisers regarding the arrival of guests, as well as a secure HTTP log- in feature. But what makes event check-in really cool is its ability to synchronise data between the device and desktops.

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iPads are enabling BA to offer a premium service to customers with instant access to individual passenger’s Executive Club Status, previous travel arrangements, special meal requests and onward travel plans.

BA’s Bill Francis enthuses: “The benefit of the iPads has been felt right from the beginning, with fantastic feedback from crew”.

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Goodyoga studio in Brooklyn, New York have implemented iPads into their studio to replace the front counter system. Flannery Foster, Co-owner of Brooklyn’s goodyoga studio enthuses – “The iPad is awesome”. The yoga studio also serves as a combined bed and breakfast family run business.

Flannery Foster elaborates - ”When people walk in the door, we hand them the iPad, and they sit on the coach – it’s a lot more casual, and we can bring them tea or water.”

Implementing the iPad has increased client satisfaction and business efficiency. Goodyoga sync their client information automatically, saving considerable amounts of time for the team.

Foster elaborates further – “People have fun with it, and we have a lot of people who’ve never used an iPad before. Sometimes they’re apprehensive, but most people have a lot of fun using it, and they love being able to sign with their finger when they pay with Square.”

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Tenoverten 

Tenoverten, a nail salon in New York offers iPads at every nail station. Co-owner Nadine Ferber enthuses – “Customers love the iPads – some people have never used one before and are just thrilled to be able to without making a commitment to buying on. ”

More than half of the cliental use the iPads during their manicure or pedicure service. Nadine says,  ”It’s one of the most differentiating things about our business as we are the only nail salon in the world that has an iPad at every manicure salon.”

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Butter Lane 

Butter Lane in New York has implemented the iPad as a main tool in their long-term social media strategy. They have affixed an iPad to their wall in an attempt to encourage people to ‘like’ and follow the shop on Facebook and Twitter. The cupcakery offers free frosting shots as incentives to those who do follow them on their social Media.

Baugh enthuse – “WE find that people use it to get more information about our baking classes and sometimes register for them.” She confirms the device has helped them gained new customers.

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 Stacked

“The iPad allows guests to control the flow and timing of their experience”, says Paul Motenko, co -founder of Stacked. Guests can order a drink and appetizer and then entrees and deserts, when they are ready – or their whole meal at once to move things along faster”.

Stacked have received an instant ROI, due to the decreasing demand of waitresses. Customers can even pay their bill directly via the iPad, so they don’t have to wait for the waiter/ess. Credit card information is encrypted at the table enabling a secure system.

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4Food 

4Food have implemented 6 iPads in their restaurant available for customers to order from and browse the web. Waiters/waitresses also utilize the devices to take orders from customers, so they don’t have to que.

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620 Jones 

620 Jones , a San Francisco bar have implemented a new POS system utilising iOS Devices – iPod touches and iPads to take orders, manage stock and improve customer satisfaction.

Jordan Langer says, “We take all our orders with an iPod, and the staff runs credit cards with iPads” and elaborates further his team are “very heavily entwined in developing the app”.

Staff take orders with an iPod touch and the iPad handles the merchant processing.

“People love it … they absolutely love it,” Langer enthuses. “Inventory’s a lot easier to manage, the development is a lot easier, the interaction with the customers is a lot easier.”

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The MultiDock has its own power connection for simultaneous charging of up to ten iPads, but can charge/sync up to 30 iPads when connected to two other MultiDocks and a Mac.

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