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In many discussions, the food service industry is still considered a special case of digitalization. Orders are spontaneous, workflows are hectic and processes can hardly be planned. Specialized POS systems that focus exclusively on the moment of ordering are correspondingly widespread. However, a recent specialist article on the gofilemaker specialist portal shows that this view falls short of the mark. After all, gastronomic processes follow the same basic commercial principles as many other ...

With the new version of FileMaker 2025, Claris is introducing a function that was previously reserved for the world of AI research: the fine-tuning of large language models (LoRA) - directly from the database, locally and without a cloud connection. Developer and author Markus Schall has examined this approach in a comprehensive technical article on the gofilemaker website and summarized it in a new post on his blog. His conclusion: FileMaker makes AI training ready for production - stable, comprehensible and secure. ...

Electronic invoicing will be mandatory from 2026 - at least for the majority of German companies. After a brief postponement of the original schedule, the German government has stipulated as part of the Growth Opportunities Act that all domestic B2B invoices must be transmitted electronically in future. The introduction marks one of the biggest steps in the digital administrative reform of recent years - and affects almost every industry. Background: From the recommendation to the obligation ...

gofilemaker.de, the Oldenburg-based software manufacturer of ERP software, is celebrating its 15th anniversary - and at the same time marking a profound change: On September 30, 2025, the official gofilemaker online store will be permanently closed. Until then, customers will have the last opportunity to purchase licenses of the proven ERP software with a 15 % anniversary discount. From October, the manufacturer will be switching to a new sales concept: in future, the software will be available exclusively as part of personal consultation and ...

Three days of intensive exchange, specialist knowledge and personal encounters characterized this year's FileMaker conference at the JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity. Independent developer and publisher Markus Schall looks back on an event that will be remembered not only for its technology, but also for its people. Already on Sunday evening - the unofficial start of the conference - a hard core of the FileMaker community met for a relaxed exchange. Monday then started with a varied ...

Many companies invest considerable sums in modern ERP systems - and are still disillusioned after the introduction. The new software has been installed, the training courses have been run, but the hoped-for increase in efficiency has not materialized. Why is that? The new article by Markus Schall, software developer and specialist author from Viersen, gets to the bottom of this question - and gives a clear answer: it is not the software that is the problem, but the lack of process understanding. Under the title "Why a new ERP software ...

With the growing importance of semantic AI technologies, the need to integrate proprietary databases into modern language model workflows is also increasing. Entrepreneur and author Markus Schall has published a new, extensively illustrated technical article on his website that explains step by step how a powerful RAG database can be set up on a Mac using the open source tools Ollama and Qdrant. The focus is on a practical scenario: For example, anyone who ...

Oldenburg, August 21, 2025 - The integration of artificial intelligence into everyday life is progressing - but sooner or later many users come up against a limit: AI may respond impressively, but it doesn't remember anything. Sustainable use is therefore hardly possible. This is precisely where Markus Schall, developer of the FileMaker-based ERP software gFM-Business and operator of M. Schall Verlag, comes in with a new practical article. Under the title "Ollama meets Qdrant - A local memory for ...

Oldenburg/Hamburg, August 2025 - The anticipation is building: In exactly one month, the FileMaker Conference 2025 will open its doors in Hamburg. Markus Schall, developer of the ERP software gFM-Business and owner of gofilemaker.de, will be there again this year. For Schall, attending the conference is a fixed date in his calendar. He will be there for the fifth time as a visitor and discussion partner. He has previously attended FileMaker conferences in Hamburg and Salzburg - encounters that ...

It has never been so easy to run a powerful language model directly on the Mac. The current version of Ollama comes with its own user interface for the first time, so that even beginners without Terminal knowledge can get started straight away. At the same time, LM Studio is also available as a user-friendly alternative, which is particularly suitable for users who prefer to work with a mouse click instead of a command line. Ollama combines simple operation with maximum flexibility: in addition to the ...

The FileMaker-based ERP solution gFM-Business has been one of the most flexible business platforms in the German-speaking world for over 12 years. With the current version 8, the software already offers a wide range of functions for merchandise management, CRM, invoicing, project management and more - on Mac, Windows and iPadOS - even today with a flexible module for using ChatGPT. A decisive technological leap has now been announced for the end of 2025: a new version with an integrated AI assistant, ...

While many companies run on the back burner in the summer, smart decision-makers use this quieter phase to scrutinize their internal processes. Those who seriously question the digitization of their business processes are often faced with a fundamental decision: ready-made off-the-shelf solutions - or targeted self-monitoring? With its ERP solution gFM-Business, GoFileMaker is pursuing a path that not everyone likes: the software comes with an open license structure that gives the customer full control over ...

With "Das etwas andere Datenbank-Buch - Klar denken, kreativ gestalten" ("The somewhat different database book - think clearly, design creatively"), a new non-fiction book is now being published by M. Schall Verlag, which deliberately sets itself apart from typical SQL or FileMaker manuals. The author is Markus Schall, developer of the gFM-Business ERP software, which has been successfully developed and distributed on the basis of Claris FileMaker for over a decade. The book is aimed at anyone who not only wants to use databases, but also really wants to understand them - regardless of ...

The FileMaker-based customizable ERP software gFM-Business is now available in the new version 8.1. The extensive update brings with it numerous new features that significantly improve the integration with Shopware-based online stores, the performance and the international usability of the software. The update is available for free download to all users of a valid gFM-Business 8.x license. gFM-Business can be used on a single workstation and in a network/internet on a separate ...

The North German software manufacturer goFileMaker.de, known for its customizable ERP software based on the Claris FileMaker platform, is now also offering its solutions in a hire-purchase model. Companies can now pay for the software in full in 24 fixed monthly installments and then use it permanently - without additional license fees or subscriptions. With the customizable gFM-Business ERP software, companies receive a powerful solution for merchandise management, CRM, article management, invoicing and ...

The Oldenburg-based software manufacturer gofilemaker has released the updated version 8.0 of its customizable ERP software gFM-Business. The software is based on the FileMaker platform and can be used on Apple Mac, Windows and iOS. The manufacturer offers licenses in various expansion stages for individual customization of the basic versions, and even a free open source license for first steps. In the current version 8, the processing of electronic invoices such as ZUGFeRD and ...

The North German software manufacturer gofilemaker, specialist for ERP software based on the Claris FileMaker platform, is now offering a new service for its customers and interested parties. A live chat is now available on all pages of the website during business hours to clarify questions about the gFM-Business ERP software and FileMaker directly and easily. This service enables users to get in touch with the gofilemaker team immediately and receive fast, competent support.

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin or Polkadot, as well as other digital assets, have become a major player in global finance in recent years. However, managing cryptocurrencies, whether for personal use, for small businesses or for larger investments, can be challenging due to their complexity. Claris FileMaker Pro, an easy-to-use and flexible database platform from Apple subsidiary Claris, offers an ideal solution to manage cryptocurrencies.

FileMaker Pro is a powerful database platform that enables users to create custom applications and solve complex database requirements in a simple and flexible way. For many companies and organizations, FileMaker Pro offers a perfect solution as it is both user-friendly and customizable. However, there are often special requirements that go beyond the basic functions of FileMaker. In such cases, add-ons and plug-ins offer a ...

The world is currently undergoing a profound change, which is often referred to as the transition from an information society to a knowledge society. This transition, characterized by technological advances, changing social dynamics and the increasing use of cloud systems, has profound implications for the way knowledge is handled, information is processed and, in particular, personal data is protected. This article takes an in-depth look at this transition and the associated ...

A well-designed and clear user interface (UI) plays a decisive role in the acceptance and efficiency of ERP software. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems serve as a central control element for managing company processes such as purchasing, production, sales and finance. As these systems are often used in all areas of a company, it is particularly important that they can be operated intuitively. A complex or confusing ...

Low-code platforms for ERP software development enable rapid customization and implementation of business processes without the need for extensive programming skills. There are several platforms that are available both commercially and as open source solutions and make it possible to create customizable ERP solutions. All solutions are sometimes more and sometimes less customizable and run on different platforms. Due to the differences, we therefore ...

In an increasingly digitalized world, efficient merchandise management, customer relationship management (CRM) and POS systems are essential for the success of companies. The Apple ecosystem, which is characterized by high reliability, user-friendliness and seamless integration between different devices, offers specific advantages. The use of Apple hardware such as Mac, iPad and iPhone in combination with customized software such as gFM-Business based on FileMaker represents a major advantage for many ...

In today's digital business world, efficiency is the key to success. Many companies face the challenge of modernizing legacy software solutions to keep pace with technological developments. A common scenario is the use of a 20-year-old FileMaker solution that has been converted to the current .fmp12 format and can run with current FileMaker versions on Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows, but is still limited in functionality and performance. The replacement ...