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High-tech convention centre spanning six city blocks eliminates paper-based work orders, gets 200 percent ROI with FileMaker Go for iPad

Managing large convention centre events requires quick turnaround and rapid response to customers. Whether exhibitors need Internet connections or power cords, there's no time to waste. That's why, at the Austin Convention Center, maintenance and technical services teams rely on FileMaker Go for iPad to manage all work orders. Customers are impressed when their needs get met immediately, using the industry's latest tools.

FileMaker and Floating Earth make sweet music together

"Using FileMaker to automate the track information has brought major efficiencies in terms of the time it takes to complete the work around a recording session and the quality of the information we are able to pass onto the production team. Using plug-ins we have been able to make FileMaker talk to a host of different equipment and this openness has been a real advantage." says Mike Hatch, Lead sound engineer, Floating Earth

FileMaker solution in tune with Oxford Philomusica's aims

Oxford Philomusica enthusiastically embraces its role of filling what Arts Council England defined as 'an identifiable regional need' for a professional symphony orchestra based in the Thames Valley area, and in October 2002 was appointed the first-ever Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford. Since its creation the orchestra has been firmly committed to education and community work, seeking to take its music-making to the widest possible range of audiences, often outside of the traditional concert venue, to local schools, hospitals, community centres and retirement homes. As part of the University Residency, the orchestra collaborates with the Faculty of Music in educational programmes for the student community, which are also open to the public. The orchestra's partnerships with Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council provide performance opportunities and tuition to hundreds of talented young musicians.

FileMaker helps support a whole world of learning at ACS International.

Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of expatriate families, ACS International Schools now educates 2,500 students aged 2 – 18 from more than 70 countries. With over 600 staff, ACS's world renowned curriculum includes all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, and an American curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, enabling ACS graduates to attend many of the world's finest universities. There are currently three ACS International Schools located in Greater London with a fourth in Doha, Qatar.

Lee Medical's specialised IV practitioners reduce the risk of infection and slash costs for healthcare facilities

While U.S. hospital-acquired infections are on the rise, the prognosis is good in one important area: bloodstream infections. These are often caused by mismanagement of IV catheters in patients' veins and by poor catheter insertion.

International pet care specialist Seachem becomes a mobile champion with the help of FileMaker Go

Seachem has grown from its origins as a 'basement business' in the town of Stone Mountain in the US State of Georgia, to become one of the world's leading pet care brands. Manufacturing and retailing a range of specialist products that cater for every need of the hobbyist aquarium owner, Seachem products can be found in the stores of pet shops across the globe.

Leading Windowposter™ advertising company gets the message out nationwide using FileMaker Go on iPod touch

Remember that poster you saw in a shop or café window promoting a hot concert, play or a new movie? Chances are, a PMD Promotion installer put it in the window — and in exactly the right spot to catch your eye. Hanging posters by hand can be labour intensive but, thanks to FileMaker Go, executing a successful poster campaign for its clients is as trouble-free as it gets and saves significant money.

Pitt Rivers unravels the mysteries of the past with FileMaker

The celebrated Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford is an international centre for anthropology and world archaeology. It was founded in 1884 when General Augustus Pitt Rivers, an influential figure in the development of archaeology and evolutionary anthropology, gave his personal collection of 20,000 items to the university on the condition that a museum was built to house the material. Today the collection consists of more than 325,000 objects and 275,000 historic photographs while its leading role in contemporary research and museum curatorship is recognised the world over.

FileMaker plays its part in the online development of publishing for the team at Where to Ski and Snowboard

Widely-regarded as the British skier's 'bible,' Where to Ski and Snowboard (WTSS) is a comprehensive and detailed annual guidebook covering all the major ski resorts in Europe and North America. Running to 700 pages, it was first published in 1994, became an annual publication a few years later and is now on its 15th edition. While WTSS has always maintained a website, its online operation has become increasingly popular in recent years as more users seek out key information and purchase the guide online.

FileMaker Go in a class of its own at Cheltenham College Junior School

Opened in July 1841, Cheltenham College Junior School dates from the Victorian period, in which it was the first of many in a new generation of public schools. It is a co-educational independent school, teaching pupils between the ages of 3 and 18 in both a boarding and day capacity, and is located in Gloucestershire. Nicky Fortune is the Curriculum Director at Cheltenham College Junior School.

Seachem Laboratories Inc win the FileMaker Mobile Champion of the Year Award at Macworld Awards 2011

17th June 2011 – International pet specialists, Seachem Laboratories Inc., last night won the FileMaker Mobile Champion of the Year award at the Macworld Awards 2011. FileMaker Go also scooped the Best iOS Business and Utility App award.

Clarifying complex terms at Merck with FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone

At Merck & Co., Inc., one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, corporate terms can be mind-boggling. That's why Mike Heck, a member of the internal communications team, has a FileMaker Go database for employee iPhones and iPads.

FileMaker making waves at Blue Box Sailing

Specialising in sailing experience days on Around the World Ocean Race Yachts, Blue Box Sailing was established in 2003 and provides individuals, groups and corporate guests with a taste of life on the open waves. Catering for everyone from experienced yachtsmen and women to novices, Blue Box Sailing is based in Hamble, Hampshire.

FileMaker delivers the write stuff at Ministry of Stories

Located deep in the heart of Hoxton, with its entrance hidden just behind a shelf of monster supplies, the Ministry of Stories delivers learning like never before. Serving as the "Official Inspiration to the Nation", the Ministry is dedicated to fueling an interest in creative writing amongst children. Made possible through the efforts and commitment of a range of adult volunteers and mentors, the Ministry of Stories was founded by author Nick Hornby and co-directors Lucy Macnab and Ben Payne.

FileMaker Go gives Alletson Arnold a passport to growth

Founded in 2003, Alletson Arnold is a company with a dedicated purpose – processing vital immigration papers in pressing timescales. Operating in the field of immigration administration, managing director Jeremy Arnold has grown a business from the ground-up that specialises in the complicated and highly time sensitive movement of client documents through the UK Border Agency.

FileMaker gives Rare Management some Go on the slopes

Specialising in events, promotions, communications services and more, Rare Management is the organiser of the prestigious Fort William UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and the annual SIGB industry Ski Test. Jointly founded and directed by Mike Jardine, a former Chief Executive of the British Ski and Snowboard Federation, Rare Management is based in Edinburgh.

Manx Independent Carriers keeps on trucking with FileMaker

Collecting and delivering more than 3,000 packages across the Isle of Man on a daily basis, Manx Independent Carriers (MIC) is the island's premier groupage and full load operator. Founded in 1985 and specialising in time sensitive delivery of pallets, parcels and full unit loads, MIC has grown to employ around 110 people and run more than 80 delivery vehicles and 100 trailers from a 40,000 sq ft distribution centre.

FileMaker Go Gets Dressed for Success

With the high number of garments processed by TOT-Shirts every year, the associated challenges of stock management are huge. With stock arriving on a regular basis, garments need to be checked in, allocated, picked and collected at various stages of the design process, with the corresponding database also needing to be updated as items move through the warehouse. As a result, the TOT-Shirts team was spending a great deal of time keeping their database synchronised with their stock.

Style makers choose FileMaker at Supremebeing

Over the past decade Supremebeing has rapidly outgrown its origins as a small start-up housed in a screen printing factory in Cambridge, developing into one of the streetwear world's most well-known international brands. The brainchild of four entrepreneurs, Supremebeing was born from a love of graphic design, art and streetwear – values that can be seen in the company's range of clothing today.

Get three free FileMaker Go Starter Solutions

FileMaker, Inc. released three Starter Solutions for FileMaker Go for iPhone and iPad, available with a free 30-day trial version of FileMaker Pro 11. They include solutions for managing contacts, documents and assets. Designed from the ground up for the iOS platform, the FileMaker Go Starter Solutions are optimised for iPhone and iPad displays and Multi-Touch gestures. Purchase of FileMaker Go is required for using the Starter Solutions on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

New Bento 4 adds label printing, location fields and more; Bento for iPad and Bento for iPhone also updated

FileMaker has shipped Bento 4 for Mac, Bento 1.1 for iPhone, and Bento 1.1 for iPad. With many new features including the ability to print labels, export libraries with data, record voice memos, automatically add geographical locations to records, and lock down forms, Bento 4 is a major next step for the popular personal database family.

Mercury Blinds on a roll thanks to FileMaker Go manufacturing database

Since it was established almost four decades ago, Mercury Blinds has grown and expanded to offer more to its customers than ever before. Originally offering four varieties of window blinds, the company now provides manufacturing and installation for 16 different ranges, an increase that has seen Mercury's product database expand to take almost 7000 items and 160 price lists into account. While this expansion into new markets has been good for business, it hasn't been without its headaches too.

FileMaker creating headlines at Centaur Media

Centaur Media PLC is a long-time FileMaker customer. Originally introduced to the company in 1996, FileMaker has flourished within Centaur and is now used across the organisation.

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