FileMaker Pro 9's performance and ease of use moves information management forward for a leader in the plastic packaging industry

Meeting the evolving needs of the plastic packaging industry means increasing demands on the packaging of information. At Plastic Technologies Inc, a global leader in advanced plastic packaging design, FileMaker Pro is the core of a powerful data management system that's grown with the times. "FileMaker Pro has been vital to the successful operation of PTI for nearly 10 years," says Applications Developer Todd Marchal. "The original solutions were created using FileMaker Pro version 3.0 and have since evolved as features and our needs have expanded."

The advent of FileMaker Pro 9 makes an effective system even better. "FileMaker Pro 9 is another successful revision of a great product," Todd continues. "The new features build upon a solid foundation of performance and ease of use. FileMaker Pro 9's External SQL Data connectivity will enable greater interoperability with other software solutions. It is remarkably easy to use and provides a means for utilizing the strengths of FileMaker with the strengths of other data sources."

Enhancements in conditional formatting found in FileMaker Pro 9 will mean smoother development. "The new conditional formatting feature in FileMaker Pro 9 will greatly simplify the process for providing the user with enhanced input verification and visual notification," Todd says, clearly pleased by their inclusion.