Is a “good enough” solution holding back your business?

Evaluate your Claris FileMaker solution.

Use this checklist to evaluate whether your current solution is accelerating your growth or holding your business back.

Decision velocity

• You can access real-time data without waiting on reports or exports.
• The team can view key metrics in one place, not across disconnected systems.
• It’s easy to make confident decisions without manual reconciliation or guesswork.

Security and performance

• Your FileMaker version receives security updates.
• Confidence levels are high, knowing that data is protected against future cyber risks.
• Performance is stable and responsive—not degrading over time.

Workflow and automation

• Core operations are automated end-to-end.
• Data moves between teams without re-entry, handoffs, or reliance on spreadsheets.
• Business rules are enforced by the application, not one person's knowledge.

AI readiness

• AI tools can securely interact with your business data.
• You can quickly get AI-driven reporting, forecasting, or recommendations.
• Within the solution, users can ask natural-language questions to an LLM, like ChatGPT or Gemini, and get immediate answers from your data.

Integration and data flow

• Systems connect cleanly without fragile or manual workarounds.
• Data is entered once and reused everywhere it's needed.
• New tools and capabilities can be added as your business evolves.

Scalability for future growth

• Your solution is built to scale without adding headcount to manage complexity.
• Critical knowledge is embedded in the application, not one person.
• The FileMaker solution can evolve without disrupting daily operations.

Your score

Count the number of statements you checked, then match your total with the corresponding assessment below.

• Less than 6 checked: Your solution needs immediate modernization.
• 6-11 checked: You're functional, but some things may cost you momentum.
• 12+ checked: Your FileMaker solution is built for performance and growth.