WEBVTT 1 00:00:02.520 --> 00:00:06.510 - Hello and welcome to an introduction to Claris. 2 00:00:06.510 --> 00:00:08.160 My name is Lindsey Smith, 3 00:00:08.160 --> 00:00:10.830 and I am the Worldwide Distribution Channel Manager 4 00:00:10.830 --> 00:00:12.060 here at Claris. 5 00:00:12.060 --> 00:00:13.083 Let's get started. 6 00:00:16.230 --> 00:00:19.653 Technology is at the core of everything we do today. 7 00:00:20.520 --> 00:00:22.260 This never has been more true 8 00:00:22.260 --> 00:00:24.063 than in the modern work environment. 9 00:00:25.410 --> 00:00:27.780 In order to be most efficient at our jobs, 10 00:00:27.780 --> 00:00:31.290 we need to have the right tools in place to succeed. 11 00:00:31.290 --> 00:00:33.690 Sometimes those tools don't exist. 12 00:00:33.690 --> 00:00:36.480 Sometimes people don't know a better way exists. 13 00:00:36.480 --> 00:00:39.180 And sometimes there's a fear of implementing new tools 14 00:00:39.180 --> 00:00:42.480 and technology due to worrying about massive overhauls 15 00:00:42.480 --> 00:00:45.690 or something being too time consuming and too costly, 16 00:00:45.690 --> 00:00:47.523 which is really not ideal for many. 17 00:00:49.080 --> 00:00:51.900 And out of this, many resort to using pen and paper 18 00:00:51.900 --> 00:00:53.790 or utilize spreadsheets to do things 19 00:00:53.790 --> 00:00:56.040 like grading competencies, 20 00:00:56.040 --> 00:00:58.260 both of which can become out of date, 21 00:00:58.260 --> 00:01:01.893 are mistake prone, or create multiple versions of truth. 22 00:01:03.090 --> 00:01:05.760 Simply put, people need better tools 23 00:01:05.760 --> 00:01:07.590 that will boost time efficiency 24 00:01:07.590 --> 00:01:09.993 without the need for a computer science degree. 25 00:01:11.460 --> 00:01:12.480 There's an answer for this 26 00:01:12.480 --> 00:01:14.673 in what the industry calls low-code. 27 00:01:17.580 --> 00:01:20.490 Low-code is where you're removing the complexity 28 00:01:20.490 --> 00:01:23.190 out of writing code, so that you solve problems 29 00:01:23.190 --> 00:01:24.963 and deploy a solution quicker. 30 00:01:26.280 --> 00:01:28.710 Let's say you wanted to remodel your kitchen 31 00:01:28.710 --> 00:01:30.480 with nice cabinets. 32 00:01:30.480 --> 00:01:33.090 You know, you could learn to cut down your own trees, 33 00:01:33.090 --> 00:01:36.630 mill your own lumber, and build custom wood shelves. 34 00:01:36.630 --> 00:01:38.400 Or you could just go to your local furniture 35 00:01:38.400 --> 00:01:39.930 or cabinet store of choice, 36 00:01:39.930 --> 00:01:42.690 and simply buy the cabinets that you'd like, 37 00:01:42.690 --> 00:01:46.110 and that probably would be more time efficient, less costly, 38 00:01:46.110 --> 00:01:49.350 and you'll still get the outcome that you desire. 39 00:01:49.350 --> 00:01:52.290 As it relates to us, we are a low-code platform 40 00:01:52.290 --> 00:01:55.440 that's modular, just like the example I mentioned, 41 00:01:55.440 --> 00:01:57.840 where you can succeed without having all these 42 00:01:57.840 --> 00:01:59.883 additional challenges in place. 43 00:02:03.150 --> 00:02:06.510 Now Claris has been a part of Apple for over 30 years 44 00:02:06.510 --> 00:02:09.390 and today it's mission remains the same, 45 00:02:09.390 --> 00:02:11.940 to help people build custom software faster 46 00:02:11.940 --> 00:02:15.243 and more efficiently than any other platform on the market. 47 00:02:16.740 --> 00:02:19.650 We are a professional low-code platform 48 00:02:19.650 --> 00:02:23.013 that solves three key issues for our users. 49 00:02:24.000 --> 00:02:26.760 For one, those looking to deploy a solution 50 00:02:26.760 --> 00:02:29.403 in a quick time can do so with our platform. 51 00:02:30.570 --> 00:02:32.940 Secondly, cost to develop projects 52 00:02:32.940 --> 00:02:35.253 are relatively low and are affordable. 53 00:02:36.120 --> 00:02:38.220 And lastly, users will find 54 00:02:38.220 --> 00:02:41.010 that we have a very customizable platform 55 00:02:41.010 --> 00:02:43.380 that can integrate with existing systems 56 00:02:43.380 --> 00:02:46.353 opening up the doors for a world of possibilities. 57 00:02:48.840 --> 00:02:51.780 We have a fairly large network of users and developers 58 00:02:51.780 --> 00:02:55.323 that use our platform to solve for a variety of problems. 59 00:02:56.220 --> 00:02:59.100 For example, Claris powers everything 60 00:02:59.100 --> 00:03:02.820 from simple evaluation tools and assessment forms 61 00:03:02.820 --> 00:03:05.490 to entire healthcare clinics in rural Africa 62 00:03:05.490 --> 00:03:08.193 to even Netflix's graphics department. 63 00:03:12.150 --> 00:03:13.920 At Claris, our platform largely 64 00:03:13.920 --> 00:03:16.473 consists of three products as it is today. 65 00:03:17.610 --> 00:03:20.400 FileMaker is our low-code development solution 66 00:03:20.400 --> 00:03:23.340 to create beautiful custom apps. 67 00:03:23.340 --> 00:03:25.650 Claris Connect is an integration solution 68 00:03:25.650 --> 00:03:29.853 that can tie applications and/or web services together. 69 00:03:30.840 --> 00:03:33.480 And now while you don't currently sell Connect, 70 00:03:33.480 --> 00:03:35.130 there is a free tier of the product, 71 00:03:35.130 --> 00:03:37.380 and so understanding what it's used for 72 00:03:37.380 --> 00:03:40.050 can help you with understanding 73 00:03:40.050 --> 00:03:42.270 the full value Claris brings to the table. 74 00:03:42.270 --> 00:03:43.560 And so I'll spend a moment 75 00:03:43.560 --> 00:03:45.663 talking about that in a few moments. 76 00:03:47.310 --> 00:03:50.160 And lastly, we also have a product called Claris Studio 77 00:03:50.160 --> 00:03:52.740 which simplifies what is already easy, 78 00:03:52.740 --> 00:03:54.210 allowing you to build solutions 79 00:03:54.210 --> 00:03:57.420 like forms and dashboards in mere minutes. 80 00:03:57.420 --> 00:03:58.770 This product in particular, 81 00:03:58.770 --> 00:04:01.070 will be covered more in depth at a later date. 82 00:04:04.680 --> 00:04:06.960 Now, let's first discuss what most individuals 83 00:04:06.960 --> 00:04:10.803 watching this video are positioning, and that is FileMaker. 84 00:04:12.120 --> 00:04:15.300 What exactly does FileMaker solve for? 85 00:04:15.300 --> 00:04:18.480 Well, you know, maybe your current apps 86 00:04:18.480 --> 00:04:22.560 that you have only solve maybe 95% of your problem 87 00:04:22.560 --> 00:04:26.070 or the other way where it only solves 5% of the problem. 88 00:04:26.070 --> 00:04:28.920 Either way, FileMaker is perfect for situations 89 00:04:28.920 --> 00:04:30.840 where you have an existing solution 90 00:04:30.840 --> 00:04:32.460 but would like to expand further 91 00:04:32.460 --> 00:04:34.503 or fill in any missing areas there. 92 00:04:36.210 --> 00:04:38.430 Also, you might be in a workplace 93 00:04:38.430 --> 00:04:41.010 where the workplace needs often change 94 00:04:41.010 --> 00:04:43.410 and you might need a solution that can be as flexible 95 00:04:43.410 --> 00:04:44.910 as the environment you're in, 96 00:04:44.910 --> 00:04:47.133 such as education or healthcare. 97 00:04:48.420 --> 00:04:50.430 Yeah, flexibility is really key here. 98 00:04:50.430 --> 00:04:51.960 You know, this means really, 99 00:04:51.960 --> 00:04:55.170 you'd be able to deploy and access your solution 100 00:04:55.170 --> 00:04:59.523 across multiple platforms including iOS and non-iOS devices. 101 00:05:01.200 --> 00:05:03.960 And lastly, you may find that the app 102 00:05:03.960 --> 00:05:08.070 for your business needs doesn't even exist yet. 103 00:05:08.070 --> 00:05:09.870 You know, leaning on FileMaker 104 00:05:09.870 --> 00:05:12.870 to provide the missing solution could be the key to success. 105 00:05:15.960 --> 00:05:17.490 And here's just a sneak peek here 106 00:05:17.490 --> 00:05:19.830 to give you a quick visual at what apps 107 00:05:19.830 --> 00:05:22.230 could look like when deployed. 108 00:05:22.230 --> 00:05:23.730 Here's one around education, 109 00:05:23.730 --> 00:05:26.400 keeping track of grades and attendance, 110 00:05:26.400 --> 00:05:28.020 and it's formatted differently 111 00:05:28.020 --> 00:05:30.180 depending on the device you are using. 112 00:05:30.180 --> 00:05:33.360 As suggested before, apps built with FileMaker 113 00:05:33.360 --> 00:05:35.700 can make everyday manual tasks automated, 114 00:05:35.700 --> 00:05:38.943 less prone for errors, and overall more time efficient. 115 00:05:41.880 --> 00:05:43.680 Next, we have Claris Connect 116 00:05:43.680 --> 00:05:46.380 that allows our customers to stitch together 117 00:05:46.380 --> 00:05:51.380 systems and apps that you use in your everyday tech stack, 118 00:05:51.390 --> 00:05:54.210 taking you from an environment where IT often wrestles 119 00:05:54.210 --> 00:05:56.580 with scattered data systems and technologies 120 00:05:56.580 --> 00:05:59.430 to a place where integrations can move that data around 121 00:05:59.430 --> 00:06:00.870 with purpose and intelligence, 122 00:06:00.870 --> 00:06:02.913 which ultimately drives efficiency. 123 00:06:04.380 --> 00:06:07.290 Now, just to give you a quick example of this. 124 00:06:07.290 --> 00:06:12.290 Perhaps, once a form or a signature is captured in DocuSign 125 00:06:14.670 --> 00:06:18.090 for an upcoming event, a message could be sent out 126 00:06:18.090 --> 00:06:21.570 via Slack notifying those involved to take action 127 00:06:21.570 --> 00:06:23.730 and corresponding events are automatically 128 00:06:23.730 --> 00:06:25.860 added to your Google calendar in an instant 129 00:06:25.860 --> 00:06:28.683 without you having to do any manual tasks. 130 00:06:31.290 --> 00:06:33.690 Another quick example here is around 131 00:06:33.690 --> 00:06:36.480 a vacation request here. 132 00:06:36.480 --> 00:06:39.360 And so, let's say an employee fills out a vacation request 133 00:06:39.360 --> 00:06:43.590 using Typeform, capturing all relevant information. 134 00:06:43.590 --> 00:06:46.350 Then that automatically would generate an approval email 135 00:06:46.350 --> 00:06:50.130 via an approval utility in Connect to the manager. 136 00:06:50.130 --> 00:06:53.130 And if that manager approves, an event is automatically 137 00:06:53.130 --> 00:06:54.990 added to the vacation calendar section 138 00:06:54.990 --> 00:06:56.553 within your Google calendar. 139 00:07:01.050 --> 00:07:04.830 Now let's talk about our support ecosystem for a moment. 140 00:07:04.830 --> 00:07:07.380 I'll share a personal experience with you. 141 00:07:07.380 --> 00:07:09.660 In college, I went to school 142 00:07:09.660 --> 00:07:12.120 originally for computer science. 143 00:07:12.120 --> 00:07:15.090 Now, when I went there, 144 00:07:15.090 --> 00:07:18.540 I went and did a little computer science, 145 00:07:18.540 --> 00:07:22.230 got a associate's degree in that. 146 00:07:22.230 --> 00:07:24.990 And I realized very rapidly, 147 00:07:24.990 --> 00:07:28.140 it's very difficult to learn program languages 148 00:07:28.140 --> 00:07:30.210 inside of computer science. 149 00:07:30.210 --> 00:07:33.840 And I just felt that I didn't have the resources 150 00:07:33.840 --> 00:07:35.400 needed to grasp that material. 151 00:07:35.400 --> 00:07:37.890 So I made a switch over to business 152 00:07:37.890 --> 00:07:40.560 and technology for my bachelors. 153 00:07:40.560 --> 00:07:43.320 Now with Claris, you won't have to worry about 154 00:07:43.320 --> 00:07:46.650 not having the resources to grasp the material there. 155 00:07:46.650 --> 00:07:49.560 You'll actually find it very easy to adopt the platform 156 00:07:49.560 --> 00:07:53.220 due to the ample amount of resources to help you 157 00:07:53.220 --> 00:07:55.473 or your customers along their journey. 158 00:07:56.670 --> 00:07:59.790 And we also have a community of experts within forums. 159 00:07:59.790 --> 00:08:01.920 You have people that you can reach out to. 160 00:08:01.920 --> 00:08:04.950 One being our Claris partners for assistance. 161 00:08:04.950 --> 00:08:07.500 You can utilize our free learning modules 162 00:08:07.500 --> 00:08:09.600 or even use Claris Marketplace to find something 163 00:08:09.600 --> 00:08:10.760 pre-built with FileMaker, 164 00:08:10.760 --> 00:08:11.820 so you don't have always 165 00:08:11.820 --> 00:08:14.310 have to build something from scratch. 166 00:08:14.310 --> 00:08:16.230 Regardless of which avenue you choose, 167 00:08:16.230 --> 00:08:17.490 you can feel confident. 168 00:08:17.490 --> 00:08:19.170 You will always have the support you need 169 00:08:19.170 --> 00:08:21.663 and can get up and running in no time at all. 170 00:08:25.170 --> 00:08:28.770 Next up is a couple of success stories I wanted to share. 171 00:08:28.770 --> 00:08:30.540 And one in particular that I would like to address 172 00:08:30.540 --> 00:08:32.733 is around the London Ambulance Service. 173 00:08:33.780 --> 00:08:34.920 London Ambulance Service 174 00:08:34.920 --> 00:08:38.103 is a part of the National Health Services of the UK. 175 00:08:39.120 --> 00:08:41.190 They have been a customer of ours for some time, 176 00:08:41.190 --> 00:08:43.050 but obviously when the pandemic hit, 177 00:08:43.050 --> 00:08:45.400 we knew some things were likely changing there. 178 00:08:46.380 --> 00:08:48.030 We reached out and we found out 179 00:08:48.030 --> 00:08:49.500 that they had an immediate problem 180 00:08:49.500 --> 00:08:50.940 where all of their ambulances 181 00:08:50.940 --> 00:08:53.790 were now in service all at the same time. 182 00:08:53.790 --> 00:08:55.380 They needed to be in front of patients 183 00:08:55.380 --> 00:08:57.750 and they needed to make sure their EMTs 184 00:08:57.750 --> 00:08:59.790 were supplied with all of the right equipment 185 00:08:59.790 --> 00:09:01.470 to do their job. 186 00:09:01.470 --> 00:09:04.140 So Claris created a Claris Covid initiative 187 00:09:04.140 --> 00:09:06.000 and we partnered London Ambulance Service 188 00:09:06.000 --> 00:09:07.173 with a Claris partner. 189 00:09:08.820 --> 00:09:10.590 The result was an app created 190 00:09:10.590 --> 00:09:13.053 that EMTs and the clinic could access. 191 00:09:14.550 --> 00:09:16.860 It's available via iPad or iPhone 192 00:09:16.860 --> 00:09:18.720 for ambulance workers on-the-go, 193 00:09:18.720 --> 00:09:21.420 so that they can view levels of inventory 194 00:09:21.420 --> 00:09:23.703 and where they're located at any given time. 195 00:09:25.890 --> 00:09:27.660 And from a central location, 196 00:09:27.660 --> 00:09:31.230 the city can even manage inventory models across the city 197 00:09:31.230 --> 00:09:32.790 and see whether they have low inventory 198 00:09:32.790 --> 00:09:35.250 that needs addressing, whether they need to order more 199 00:09:35.250 --> 00:09:36.393 or move some around. 200 00:09:37.470 --> 00:09:39.450 But what is really significant 201 00:09:39.450 --> 00:09:41.070 is when this was first mapped out, 202 00:09:41.070 --> 00:09:42.390 the London Ambulance Service 203 00:09:42.390 --> 00:09:44.733 had a deployment requirement of four weeks. 204 00:09:45.690 --> 00:09:48.090 Everything I just showed you, the iOS apps 205 00:09:48.090 --> 00:09:51.270 and these desktop apps were deployed in just two weeks 206 00:09:51.270 --> 00:09:53.880 to over 4,000 devices around the city 207 00:09:53.880 --> 00:09:56.073 which is simply astonishing. 208 00:10:00.570 --> 00:10:04.590 The next customer success story I wanted to share with you 209 00:10:04.590 --> 00:10:08.040 is an example of a school adopting our platform. 210 00:10:08.040 --> 00:10:09.750 This is Ethel Dwyer Middle School 211 00:10:09.750 --> 00:10:12.030 in Huntington Beach, California. 212 00:10:12.030 --> 00:10:15.720 They began their FileMaker journey at a track meet. 213 00:10:15.720 --> 00:10:18.330 Every year, the whole school is split into four teams 214 00:10:18.330 --> 00:10:21.903 and they spend a month training and then a month competing. 215 00:10:23.040 --> 00:10:24.870 And this competition used to be run 216 00:10:24.870 --> 00:10:29.490 on paper and spreadsheets, basically clipboards and Excel. 217 00:10:29.490 --> 00:10:32.760 And one year in the physical education department, 218 00:10:32.760 --> 00:10:36.030 there was somebody that stood up during a PTA meeting 219 00:10:36.030 --> 00:10:40.170 during a more or less a parent volunteer meeting there. 220 00:10:40.170 --> 00:10:41.790 And somebody said something 221 00:10:41.790 --> 00:10:44.247 to the effect of, "There's a better way." 222 00:10:46.650 --> 00:10:49.620 And that person that stood up and said that 223 00:10:49.620 --> 00:10:52.020 is a FileMaker developer and still is. 224 00:10:52.020 --> 00:10:54.390 And she helped kicked off a project 225 00:10:54.390 --> 00:10:56.760 that transformed the track meet data collection 226 00:10:56.760 --> 00:10:59.703 into a native iPad app, which is still in use today. 227 00:11:00.720 --> 00:11:04.170 That app has since evolved into another half dozen solutions 228 00:11:04.170 --> 00:11:06.390 that include locker assignment apps, 229 00:11:06.390 --> 00:11:08.490 apps that manage events like school dances, 230 00:11:08.490 --> 00:11:11.370 think ticket sales or barcoded entries. 231 00:11:11.370 --> 00:11:13.530 An app that students use to track 232 00:11:13.530 --> 00:11:16.590 National Junior Honor Society volunteer hours, 233 00:11:16.590 --> 00:11:18.510 and an app that has transformed the way 234 00:11:18.510 --> 00:11:19.830 teachers and students interact 235 00:11:19.830 --> 00:11:21.873 from a behavior management perspective. 236 00:11:22.950 --> 00:11:25.140 It's worth noting that most of their apps 237 00:11:25.140 --> 00:11:26.973 are optimized for iPad. 238 00:11:27.810 --> 00:11:30.600 And the native iOS capabilities that FileMaker provide 239 00:11:30.600 --> 00:11:33.090 have added value to their technology investments 240 00:11:33.090 --> 00:11:34.143 within the district. 241 00:11:35.220 --> 00:11:38.160 One of the reasons Ethel Dwyer's FileMaker efforts 242 00:11:38.160 --> 00:11:39.300 have been so successful 243 00:11:39.300 --> 00:11:41.010 is because they really take advantage 244 00:11:41.010 --> 00:11:43.380 of Claris integration capabilities, 245 00:11:43.380 --> 00:11:44.820 especially with data coming 246 00:11:44.820 --> 00:11:46.683 from a student information system. 247 00:11:49.110 --> 00:11:51.930 These are only two examples of thousands and thousands 248 00:11:51.930 --> 00:11:54.030 of use cases in all type of industries 249 00:11:54.030 --> 00:11:56.883 for whom we solve problems across the globe for. 250 00:11:57.720 --> 00:12:00.150 I'm sure you can think of many of your own customers 251 00:12:00.150 --> 00:12:02.950 where our platform and products would make a difference. 252 00:12:04.860 --> 00:12:06.420 And with that, I invite you to explore 253 00:12:06.420 --> 00:12:10.260 the never ending possibilities with the Claris platform. 254 00:12:10.260 --> 00:12:11.670 Thank you so much for your time 255 00:12:11.670 --> 00:12:13.740 and should you have any questions at all, 256 00:12:13.740 --> 00:12:15.330 please feel free to reach out to me 257 00:12:15.330 --> 00:12:16.950 using the email on screen. 258 00:12:16.950 --> 00:12:17.783 Take care.