technology.

We build software in partnership with Claris, an Apple company.

The Claris development environment provides the core tools, technologies and technical infrastructure that all our projects are built upon. And because these essential foundations are in place we can focus our energy on building tailored software that’s designed to meet your exact needs.

Claris’ rapid development environment allows us to work fast and its flexibility provides the capacity to expand your project in new directions at any time.

Claris International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple. This means your investment is built on technology that’s underpinned by one of the world’s top information technology companies.

Annison Software are approved Claris Partners. Recognised for demonstrating the high level of technical knowledge, experience and dependability needed to successfully deliver solutions for enterprise.

FileMaker.

At the heart of our programming toolkit is Claris FileMaker – a best in class rapid development environment that we use to build your apps.

FileMaker provides an almost limitless set of development capabilities and snap-together technologies that we deploy to build solutions that are tailored to your exact needs.

toolkit.

  • Claris FileMaker

    Claris FileMaker is a rapid development tool, database engine and server technology. It provides everything we need to build and maintain your apps.

    A low-code tool with pro-code power FileMaker allows us to build your apps fast with the flexibility to grow with your organisation.

  • Claris Server

    Claris FileMaker Server is fast, reliable server software used to securely host your FileMaker custom apps on premise so you can share information on any device in real time with your team.

    Plus, Claris FileMaker Cloud is a toolset to create and share apps in the cloud with your teams, and integrate them with other popular and web services.

  • Claris Connect

    This workflow automation software lets us sync data between the systems that you use every day.

    Claris Connect is the glue that binds everything together. Joining your new apps to your existing systems and tools such as Mailchimp, Slack, and Quickbooks that your organisation relies on.

  • Claris Studio

    We use Studio to make web pages designed to enable your customers and business partners to access selected information stored within your internal systems.

    It’s fast to develop and completely secure. Providing a tailored web front end that’s easy to use by all your important stakeholders.

  • Claris Pro

    Host your custom apps on premise or in the cloud using Claris Server. Share information on any device in real time with your whole team from one central hub

    Claris Server securely delivers your solution to cloud, mobile and on-premises users in the office, on the road and working from home.

At the heart of our programming toolkit is Claris FileMaker – a best in class rapid development environment that we use to build your apps.

FileMaker provides an almost limitless set of development capabilities and snap-together technologies that we deploy to build solutions that are tailored to your exact needs.

  • Host apps in the cloud or on-premises

  • 24/7 access any time, any place, from any device

  • Bullet proof security

  • Connect your people and existing systems

  • Share apps on PCs, Macs, phones, tablets & laptops.

Built-in templates, drag-and-drop design, and an intuitive graphical user interface allow us to build solutions fast. And once completed they are ready to go live across the whole organisation the moment you press go.

Few development environments can compete with the technical infrastructure provided by Claris.

Annison Software have been at the forefront of delivering solutions based on these technologies for over forty years.

in cloud.

Option 2: On premises.

Using Claris FileMaker Server on-premises provides complete control over your data, how it is stored and accessed. By hosting the server yourself, you can ensure that your data is stored within your own secure network and only shared with specified remote users.

Additionally, by hosting the server on-premises, you can take advantage of the high-speed network connections and local resources available to your organisation, which can help to improve performance and reduce latency.

Overall, Claris FileMaker Server on-premises offers a highly customizable and secure solution for managing and sharing custom databases within your own organization.

Option 1: In the cloud.

Claris FileMaker Server in the cloud provides the ability to access and manage your databases from anywhere with an internet connection.

This allows you to work remotely, as well as collaborate with team members and clients in real-time. It also offers a high level of security, with options for data encryption and backup, as well as the ability to set user permissions and roles.

As your organisation grows and your data needs change, you can easily increase or decrease the number of users and resources allocated to your solution. This helps to ensure that you are only paying for the resources you need, and can easily adapt to changes in your business.

connected.

Effortlessly integrate all your systems

One of the main benefits of using APIs to connect web applications and legacy data systems is the ability to leverage the power and functionality of modern web technologies while still being able to utilize the wealth of data and business logic stored in older systems. This can be especially useful for organizations that have invested heavily in legacy systems and want to keep them in operation, but also want to take advantage of the flexibility and scalability offered by modern web applications.

Another advantage of using APIs to connect web applications and legacy data systems is the ability to easily integrate new systems and applications into an existing ecosystem. By using APIs to expose the data and functionality of legacy systems, developers can build custom applications and integrations that can interact with these systems in a consistent and standardized way. This can help to streamline business processes and improve efficiency, as well as provide a platform for innovation and growth. Overall, APIs are a powerful tool for connecting web applications and legacy data systems, and can help organizations to bridge the gap between old and new technologies.