engineering.excellence
We create bespoke software solutions in partnership with Claris, an Apple company.
Building on their best in class development platform with our deep software engineering expertise.
Claris provides the technical infrastructure.
We shape it to fit your organisation.
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.
Claris FileMaker
Built on FileMaker, we create powerful custom applications tailored precisely to your business needs — working seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and the web.
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Claris Connect
Claris Connect powers our integration work — linking your existing tools and automating workflows to keep your systems in sync without manual effort.
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Claris Studio
With Claris Studio, our solutions extend seamlessly to the web — delivering rich digital experiences for your internal teams and external users alike.
Find out moreWhen 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
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.
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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