Although we can and from time to time do develop in other environments, at BabelFix our development software of choice is almost always FileMaker® Pro.
We've been using this great software for many years - and as its evolved into an extraordinarily powerful relational tool, we've learned to push its envelope to the point where there is remarkably little it can't do. Besides being a perfect specialist workgroup tool, it has become a really serious contender for even larger enterprise projects.
First released in January 2009, FileMaker 10 has a raft of brilliant new features that allow us to do even more with it, as well as being able to integrate directly with My SQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
FileMaker is a supremely versatile development environment - Solution files can be developed very much faster and with far more flexibility than many other systems and can also be used as a front end or prototyping tools for high end enterprise data systems such as Oracle or SQL. The in-built scripting calls, particularly when combined with plug-ins and other code bases present a comprehensive armoury of powerful options. The integrated web viewer is opening up tremendously powerful potential including the use of javascript for advanced interface elements, displays and form feedback - as well as direct web displays...
BabelFix are authorised resellers of FileMaker Products when they are supplied with our solutions and can arrange discounts significantly below list price as well as negotiating the best Volume Licence Agreements on our clients' behalf.