N-Sight Consulting is a leading FileMaker consultant and a developer of customized, data-driven FileMaker solutions.  Our work includes:

• Stand-alone databases

• Complex networked applications

• Web-enabled solutions, including e-commerce

• Applications designed for use with Palm-OS devices, Pocket PC's and Tablet PC's

FileMaker Pro 9

FileMaker Pro 9 is the latest version of the most award-winning database for Windows and Mac. The FileMaker 9 product line, which the company calls its most dramatic new offering in years with over 30 ease-of-use breakthroughs, includes FileMaker Pro 9, FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced, FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced.

FileMaker Pro 9 includes many new features, for end users and developers, to simplify creating, automating, sharing and reporting from databases, including a new Quick Start screen for new users to be quickly productive; Conditional Formatting, which highlights data based on parameters the user sets; and the ability to email a link to other FileMaker users, which they can click to instantly access your database.

The new version also offers breakthrough easy-to-use tools so FileMaker users and workgroups easily can connect to the world of company and Web data residing in external SQL data sources: MySQL, Oracle SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.

N-Sight, as part of the pre-release developer testing group, was working with FileMaker 9 months before it was available to the public and, as such, is ready to implement all the new features of FileMaker 9 into your business' or organization's solution.  We will be pleased to discuss how we can assist you in reaching your goals, and encourage you to contact us by calling us toll-free at 1.877.720.8115 or locally at 404.847.9595, clicking here to send us an e-mail, or clicking here to go to our web form.

Our Experience

Our developers have been working with FileMaker for more than ten years. During that time, we have used FileMaker to address a variety of challenges, including inventory control, point-of-sale, customer relationship management, image management, transaction processing, accounting, business management, and various types of field data collection.

We have developed solutions for use at large businesses and organizations such as Lehman Brothers, Harvard University, the State of Georgia and Crédit Lyonnais, as well as for a large number of small and medium sized businesses. Additionally, we have developed FileMaker-based solutions that are being commercially resold, either in conjunction with FileMaker licenses or as stand-alone runtime applications.

But most importantly, we are also members of the FileMaker Business Alliance, which puts us among a small group of firms that are on the cutting edge of FileMaker development.  In addition, as members of the Citrix Business Alliance, we have the ability to deploy your FileMaker solution efficiently and effectively across geographically dispersed workgroups using Citrix Presentation Server.

Finally, we support all versions of FileMaker and have active development work for deployment on FileMaker 9, FileMaker 8, FileMaker 7, FileMaker 6, FileMaker 5.5 and FileMaker 5.  We also specialize in conversions of older FileMaker solutions to FileMaker 8/8.5/9.

Upgrades/Conversions to FileMaker 8 & 9

You may have heard that converting FileMaker 6 and older solutions to newer versions of FileMaker is nothing like upgrading older FileMaker solutions.  Due to the dramatic changes in the functionality and file format of FileMaker, conversions from versions 6 and earlier result in a solution that, at best, only partially works the way it did before.

Fortunately, our developers have extensive experience in upgrading and converting older FileMaker solutions to the latest versions of FileMaker.  Our proven methodologies enable you to experience all of the new features of FileMaker 8/8.5/9, including enhanced functionality, improved security and better resource management.  Call us at 404.847.9585 to discuss your FileMaker upgrade with one of our FileMaker specialists today!

Why FileMaker?

FileMaker is an award-winning database development program that works on both Windows and Mac-OS.  With version 9, FileMaker has taken its ease of use and broader capabilities and extended them to non-FileMaker databases, making them even easier to work with.

As before, FileMaker supports multiple users over local or wide area networks right out of the box.  FileMaker Mobile also allows you to use your FileMaker applications on Palm-OS and Pocket PC devices and includes support for wireless data access.  FileMaker also lets you publish your data quickly and easily on the web, sometimes in as little as one click. 

Click here for a Flash presentation on how FileMaker Pro can help your business grow, featuring FileMaker Pro 9's new features (requires Macromedia Flash plug-in; best viewed with a 1024 x 768 or higher screen resolution). 

To learn even more click on one of the following links for reviews and comments:

• CNET: FileMaker Pro 8.5 Editor's Take - FileMaker Pro 8.5 "incorporates a powerful, new set of features that broaden the scope of its abilities."

• PC Magazine Names FileMaker 8 Editor's Choice - "With the new version of its venerable database software, FileMaker solidifies its position as the ideal tool for knowledge workers..."

• InfoWorld: FileMaker's Time is Now - "With the release of (the new version of) FileMaker Pro ... it’s time to deep-six Access"

• Macworld: FileMaker Pro 8 First Look - "If you’re still using FileMaker 6, the time to upgrade is at hand."

• eWeek: FileMaker Pro Retools Database - "... a worthy competitor to Microsoft Corp.'s Access and a worthwhile upgrade from (older) versions ..."

• CNET: FileMaker Pro 8 Review - "... brings database power that was once reserved for high-end corporate installations down to the desktop"

But Not Just FileMaker...

While this site is dedicated to our development in FileMaker, we also have an award-winning web design business along with application development experience in other environments such as Access, SQL Server and Visual Basic.  To learn more about these activities, click here to open our main web site.