software.engineering
We create bespoke software solutions in partnership with Claris, an Apple company.
Combining their best in class core technologies with our proven software engineering expertise.
Claris provides the platform.
We build your custom solution.
Two companies. Perfectly in step.
Claris, an Apple company.
The dependable, secure, and scalable development platform trusted by businesses for over 40 years.
Providing a complete suite of tools for building, connecting, and deploying business applications.
When you choose Annison Software building on the Claris platform, you're selecting a solution backed by one of the world's foremost technology companies.
Ensuring exceptional stability, intuitive design, and the very latest technological innovations for your business-critical applications.
- Continuous platform development and innovation
- Long-term product commitment and support
- Enterprise-grade security standards
- Global infrastructure and reliability
- Groundbreaking technology
Build, host and deploy on one platform, from a single user to an entire organisation.
Claris FileMaker Pro
The development environment. We build custom applications here — shaped around how your organisation actually works, and changed as the business changes.
Claris FileMaker Cloud
Hosting managed by Claris. Solutions go live in minutes with no server hardware to buy, and platform updates arrive without a maintenance window.
Claris FileMaker Server
Hosting on your own infrastructure, on premise or in your own cloud. Real-time data across every device, with your team keeping full control of it.
Claris FileMaker Go
Your solution on iPad and iPhone. Built for people working away from a desk — on a shop floor, in a laboratory, or out on site.
Claris FileMaker WebDirect
Your solution in a web browser, with nothing to install. Useful for occasional users, remote offices and partners outside your organisation.
Claris FileMaker is the platform that turns your vision into production ready software — deployable, secure, scalable, and trusted by businesses for 40+ years.
real.benefits
Rapid Development
FileMaker's visual development environment means we can build and iterate quickly. Your solution gets delivered faster, and changes happen in days, not months.
True Customisation
No templates. No limitations. We build exactly what your business needs, from simple data tracking to complex multi-user workflows with custom business logic.
Cross-Platform Ready
One solution works everywhere. Desktop, web browser, iPad, iPhone. Your team gets consistent functionality whether they're in the office or on the road.
Built-In Security
Enterprise-grade encryption. Granular user permissions. Secure cloud hosting or on-premise deployment. Your data stays protected without compromise.
Seamless Integration
Connect to your existing systems via REST APIs, ODBC, SQL, and more. FileMaker acts as the hub, bringing together data from multiple sources into one unified interface.
Scalable Architecture
Start small and grow. Support 5 users or 500. Add features as you need them. The platform scales with your organisation without requiring a complete rebuild.
The power to connect. Everything.
Cloud services, on-premise systems and your own FileMaker solutions working as one.
Around eighty connectors are ready to use. Where one doesn't exist — we build it.
Separate systems. One workflow.
workflow.automation
A workflow should aspire to be one trigger running between your systems, around the clock, without anyone rekeying data.
Using Claris Connect technology, flows are assembled by choosing apps, triggers and actions rather than by writing integration code, so a process that used to be a development project can be built and running in an afternoon.
And when logic gets complicated; conditions, loops, a person who has to approve something, data arriving in the wrong shape? That's handled inside the flow rather than bolted on afterwards.
- Conditional logic, loops and variables
- Human approval steps where sign-off matters
- Data reshaped in transit; CSV, JSON, dates, XML
- Webhooks and custom API calls where a flow must reach further
- End-to-end encryption, OAuth and multi-factor authentication
- Certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 27018
deployment.flexibility
We offer flexible deployment to match your needs and compliance requirements.
- Claris Cloud: Fully managed hosting with automatic backups and updates
- Your Cloud: Deploy on AWS, Azure, or your preferred cloud provider
- On-Premise: Host on your own servers for complete control
- Hybrid: Mix cloud and local deployment as needed
claris.experts
When you work with us, you get the full power of Claris combined with our expertise in designing systems that actually solve your business problems.
Certified Claris partner
Our certifications reflect deep, hands-on expertise across the Claris platform — from building sophisticated custom applications to managing enterprise-grade server infrastructure.
FileMaker Pro Developer
Expert
Server Administrator
Expert
AI Semantic Search
Associate
AI Using LLMs
Associate
let's.talk
Every organisation is different. Let's discuss how the Claris platform can be shaped to solve your specific challenges.
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