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Why Chen Solutions Clients Keep FileMaker Instead of Switching to Salesforce
March 15, 2024
Strategy

Why Chen Solutions Clients Keep FileMaker Instead of Switching to Salesforce

Every week, Chen Solutions gets calls from businesses considering a costly migration from FileMaker to Salesforce or other cloud platforms. But here's what we've learned after modernizing hundreds of FileMaker databases: the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

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5 Signs Your FileMaker Database Needs Chen Solutions AI Integration (And How We Add It Safely)
March 10, 2024
AI Integration

5 Signs Your FileMaker Database Needs Chen Solutions AI Integration (And How We Add It Safely)

As a Certified Claris Partner, Chen Solutions sees the same patterns across hundreds of FileMaker databases. While your system might be working, these five warning signs indicate you're missing significant automation opportunities that Chen Solutions can unlock safely.

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The ROI Math: How Chen Solutions FileMaker Automation Pays for Itself in Under 90 Days
March 5, 2024
ROI & Business Case

The ROI Math: How Chen Solutions FileMaker Automation Pays for Itself in Under 90 Days

When Chen Solutions presents our FileMaker modernization proposals, clients always ask the same question: "What's the real ROI?" Here's the honest math based on our actual client results, plus the Chen Solutions methodology that guarantees measurable returns.

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Future-Proofing Your Business Systems: Strategic Technology Planning for Sustainable Growth
February 20, 2024
Technology Planning

Future-Proofing Your Business Systems: Strategic Technology Planning for Sustainable Growth

Technology decisions made today will impact your business for the next 5-10 years. While it's impossible to predict every future trend, smart organizations can build technology foundations that adapt to change rather than requiring complete overhauls.

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Chen Solutions Case Study: How a Manufacturing Company Cut Order Processing Time by 60% Without Replacing FileMaker
February 28, 2024
Case Studies

Chen Solutions Case Study: How a Manufacturing Company Cut Order Processing Time by 60% Without Replacing FileMaker

When Precision Components Inc. contacted Chen Solutions, they were facing a classic dilemma: their FileMaker-based order management system couldn't keep up with growth, but replacing it seemed impossibly expensive and risky. Here's how Chen Solutions delivered a modern solution while preserving their FileMaker investment.