Pre1 Powers Publishing With FileMakerChoosing a database platform is a critical decision for a small ISV. Pre1 Software has found success by offering publishing solutions based on a FileMaker Server core. "FileMaker Server has provided a significant competitive advantage. We've built a robust product in a few short years, and can develop at a more rapid rate than otherwise," said Mark Jockin, Pre1 general manager. The company's SmartPublisher product family integrates CRM and ad management, billing and accounts recievable, and print and web publishing tools into a customizable package. "In publishing, there's no hard and fast business structure--no standardization between the way one organization works and another one does," says Jockin. "We have challenges with version control--trying to deliver up to the minute software" while supporting many different configurations. "The tradeoffs [using FileMaker] are significantly to our advantage." Located in Portland, Oregon, Pre1 is a reseller for FileMaker, Netopia, Em Software and others, and part of the Apple, Adobe and Filemaker developer programs. With customers throughout North and South America, Jockin says the company's primary method of attracting new customers is through existing referrals. "One thing that's given us the ability to expand is providing top noch, personalized customer support," he added. What choices do you make with databases? Let me know. Posted by Joe Caponi at 10:29 AM, April 6, 2007 This is a public forum. United Business Media and its affiliates are not responsible for and do not control what is posted herein. United Business Media makes no warranties or guarantees concerning any advice dispensed by its staff members or readers. Community standards in this comment area do not permit hate language, excessive profanity, or other patently offensive language. Please be aware that all information posted to this comment area becomes the property of United Business Media LLC and may be edited and republished in print or electronic format as outlined in United Business Media's Terms of Service. Important Note: This comment area is NOT intended for commercial messages or solicitations of business. |
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