We are Excelisys! We offer consulting and development services for database and web site applications! Our clients range from individuals and small businesses to large organizations. If you are looking for an exceptional team of problem solvers, you’ve found it. Contact us today for a free initial estimate so we can know more about you and your needs!

Excelisys provides professional FileMaker Pro development services to a variety of companies, organizations, and individuals worldwide. We are also proficient with other related technologies that complement FileMaker Pro such as FileMaker Pro Mobile, Lasso, XML, MySQL, PHP and many others to address the unique needs and demands of today's businesses. The Excelisys team has a solid track record and reputation for providing effective design, custom development, consultation and support, no matter how big or small the project scope, company size or budget.

“Experience and foresight fueled by passion and pride deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service and reliability.”

We will study your information management requirements and your objectives to work with you on a development plan that addresses your unique needs. We then build your custom FileMaker Pro solution, working closely with you every step along the way. Whether it be resource management, finances, project administration, sales/marketing support, product management, e-commerce, or other critical areas of your operation, your growth and competitive position will be determined by how you manage and react to information. Excelisys helps by providing leading edge technical and business expertise so that you can make best use of your internal resources. We invite you to view our extensive client list and a small sampling of our development efforts posted in the Portfolio section.

“Excelisys, your solid long–term technology partner.”

Excelisys provides professional FileMaker Pro consulting services to a variety of companies, organizations, and individuals worldwide. We offer consulting services for everything from a complete rebuild of your current solution to “odds and ends” improvements and enhancements for existing functionality and features. The Excelisys team has a solid track record and reputation for providing effective consultation and support, no matter how big or small the project scope, company size or budget.

“The sour taste of poor service and inferior quality will outlast the sweetness of a cheap price.”

We will study your business processes and your objectives to work with you on a development plan that addresses your unique needs. We then define and design a custom FileMaker Pro solution, working closely with you every step along the way. Whether it be resource management, finances, project administration, sales/marketing support, product management, e–commerce, or other critical areas of your operation, your growth and competitive position will be determined by how you manage and react to information. Excelisys helps by providing expert leading edge technical and business consulting so that you can make best use of your internal resources. We help you take care of today while we prepare you for tomorrow. We invite you to view our extensive client list and a small sampling of our development efforts posted in the Portfolio section.

“Excelisys, your solid long–term technology partner.”

Since the release of FileMaker® Pro 7 in 2004, the file format has been changed to support a wide range of new features. To continue using your existing files from previous versions with FileMaker Pro 7 through 11, you must convert these files to the file format used in the newer versions of FileMaker Pro.

But is conversion the right path? Or should you rebuild? We liken the dilemma to the homeowner’s decision about whether to remodel or build a new home. What is the best path for your business? Excelisys can help you figure it out.

We’ve been working with the new versions of FileMaker Pro for what seems like centuries (but in reality has been more like 7 years). Excelisys also has the distinction of being the designers and developers of the original “FileMaker Business Tracker,” the first real–world example of a multi–user relational system based on the new versions of FileMaker Pro.

Conversion

We can help with the conversion process of your old FileMaker Pro 4/5/6 solutions up to the new and improved FileMaker Pro 11. Here’s how we do it:

1. We clean up your current files, removing obsolete information.
2. Design and implement new database security in FileMaker Pro 11.
3. Convert your files and thoroughly test your converted database.
4. Populate the converted database with current data.
5. Retest.
6. Deploy the converted database.

Rebuilding

Because there are extensive changes and improved features since FileMaker Pro 7, it might make sense to re–create your database in FileMaker Pro 11 rather than converting it in its current design and structure. Recreating your database in FileMaker Pro 11 enables us to remove obsolete functionally and benign code, and import data from your original files into a more streamlined system, not to mention take advantage of the additional benefits afforded by the latest version of FileMaker Pro 11.

If you feel like you can tackle conversion on your own, download this conversion guide that FileMaker, Inc. has put together. If not, give us a call.

FileMaker Email Lists and Newsgroups

If you want to learn more about FileMaker, visit www.filemaker.com.

• FM Forums – is a discussion list which unites the worldwide community of FileMaker Pro experts, developers, designers, and enthusiasts.
• FMPug – International FileMaker User Group
• ISO FileMaker Magazine – Great resource for how–to videos, tips, and tricks.
• FileMaker Today – FileMaker Forum, Information Resource
• FindFileMakerDevelopers.com – Resource for finding FileMaker specialists. Read reviews, see samples of their work, references, find a job, or place an opening.
• FMAnnounce is a mailing list by Database Pros that keeps you on top of FileMaker–related announcements, including products, resources, tools and training materials.
• Troi FileMaker Plug–in Talk is devoted to all issues regarding the use of plug–ins with FileMaker Pro. This includes installation issues, scripting, requesting new features and more.
• FileMaker Community on Yahoo Share ideas with other FileMaker customers.
• FMpro.org – FileMaker consultant directory, latest FileMaker news, events & announcements.
• Google FileMaker Group – Online News Group
• The FileMaker Collective – Small Resource Group

Note: Excelisys does not host, maintain, or endorse any of the above–mentioned lists. However, Excelisys personnel may monitor or contribute to these lists in an unofficial capacity.

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