Soliant Consulting
FileMaker Licensing Case Study
Summary
This case study analyzes a client's options for FileMaker software licensing—comparing perpetual, annual, and FileMaker Licensing for Teams models—based on user profiles, cost projections, and upgrade...
Value Drivers
Challenges
- Expired maintenance contract prevented software upgrades to the latest version.
- Lack of real-time visibility into operations
- Difficulty in scaling current infrastructure
- High operational costs due to legacy systems
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Solutions
- Compared the cumulative costs and benefits of perpetual (VLA), annual (AVLA), and FileMaker Licensing for Teams (FLT) licensing models over a five-year period.
- Deployed real-time monitoring and analytics platform
- Migrated to cloud-based scalable infrastructure
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Outcomes
- Maintained perpetual (VLA) licensing model, resulting in the lowest projected cumulative cost over five years.
- Achieved 24/7 real-time visibility and monitoring
- Successfully scaled operations to support 3x growth
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Products
Software
Claris FileMaker Pro
A cross-platform relational database application used for building custom apps and solutions.
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Target Organization
Undisclosed client organization
Description: A business using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server with a mix of desktop and mobile users, primarily seeking cost-effective licensing and upgradeability.
Industry:Information Technology, Business Services