The EngageU conference kicked off with a bang — and we’re not just talking about the snacks (although they were pretty solid).
Ryan McCann, the new CEO of Claris, took the stage to give us a glimpse of what’s ahead for the platform.
Spoiler alert: it’s exciting.
McCann’s message? It’s all about evolution. The platform isn’t just about new features; it’s about expanding the entire ecosystem. Claris is moving closer to Apple — no surprise there — as part of a plan to grow its market share. The team is doubling down on the integration between Claris and Apple products, so expect even more seamless workflows in the future.
On the technical side, Andrew LeCates celebrated his 40th (yes, you read that right) year anniversary with Apple, taking us deep into how FileMaker’s “Workplace OS” approach is changing the game with real-world use cases.
Not to be outdone, Wesley Powell stepped in to go full geek mode, talking server architecture, scalability, microservices, Kubernetes, and, of course, Kafka. For some, it’s a snooze fest. For others, it’s a thrill ride.
What we need to wait for in the future?
- Claris and Apple: a growing partnership to dominate the market.
- Features aren’t the only thing evolving; the platform’s revenue is too.
- Claris Studio and Connect are no longer the ‘new kids on the block’ — they’re fully integrated with FileMaker solutions.
- AI and semantic search? They’re making your data smarter.
- And for anyone who still feels a little lost, new documentation and learning resources are on the way to get you up to speed.
In short, Claris is all in on the future, and it looks like the ride will be just as wild as it is rewarding. Don’t blink, or you might miss the next big thing.
