Claris Connect Overview | DB Services

Editor's Notes

• #3: For more than 30 years, Claris has had consistent vision to make powerful technologies available to everyone. Powerful technologies have evolved beyond custom apps to include integration technology and now workflow automation. Availability in the cloud and on-premise creates limitless access and deployment options for a global community of problem solvers.
• #4: To deliver on that vision, Claris Inc has a focused product strategy with emphasis on four specific technological pillars for success with a particular commitment to enabling digital transformation. The first pillar starts with Cloud and a Cloud-first direction and strategy Cloud means agility plus security and accessibility, seamless connectivity to many available services, collaborating and connecting data to lead to better insights. Cloud first is foundational strategy to start building new digital experiences 2nd Pillar: Mobile & Web - this is about the customer experience. With such a variety of devices it is critical to create intuitive rich and native experiences that deliver the best experience for whatever device is being used 3rd pillar: Integrations - this is where Claris Connect will be a game-change by making integration technology more accessible (enhancing API integration and orchestrations) and stitching together technologies that have the power to automate and create new and more EFFICIENT workflows 4th and Final Pillar: Emerging/Advanced technologies - like AI, ML and AR. Claris is always preparing for and making investments to align with new and emerging technologies
• #5: As we focus the lense on the integration pillar for success, let me introduce Claris Connect: Claris Connect is a cloud-based integration platform that allows you to automate workflows by stitching applications together quickly without having to write complex integrations. With Claris Connect, simplicity and power are at your fingertips to enable new digital experiences, connecting BOTH on-premise and cloud-based apps and services. Integrating best of breed apps and services can be done in minutes, not days with Claris Connect.
• #6: iPaaS solutions, like Claris Connect are gaining momentum in the marketplace—the demand for this technology is accelerating. For clarification - let’s pause and briefly review what iPaaS is and how it works. iPaaS or Integration Platform-as-a-service allows for more seamless connection of cloud-based or on-premise apps and services. As you can see in this graphic <Click> iPaaS as hub of integration between apps, making integration more accessible by removing the need for more complex or custom integrations.
• #7: iPaaS software offers many benefits, here are some worth noting: Enables business agility to deliver digital solutions faster accelerating Time to market. Emphasizes Updates over Upgrades: iPaaS offers automatic, reliable, and regular updates that lower the maintenance costs, enhance reliability and promise use of the latest and greatest capability. Its low-code nature reduces dependencies on IT resources. Empower developers to boost productivity and improve business outcomes. Increase unified customer experience by automating the integration of scattered applications and produces better business insights by capturing data across applications more effectively.
• #8: Claris Connect is built on the concept of flows to automate business tasks and processes. A Flow is a sequence of steps triggered by an event. Flows are automations that connect two or more components. A component can be a Claris Connect utility or a connector to a third-party application (“app”). The initial step in any flow is a trigger. A Trigger in Claris Connect is basically an event which a Flow will be “waiting” or “listening” for. Each time that the trigger event occurs, Claris Connect reacts and automatically performs the subsequent steps in the flow. Actions carry out an operation in a target app, usually a create, update, or search operation. Each action requires a set of input fields and typically returns data that can be used in subsequent steps (step data, we'll see this later in the data mapping section). Step data is output data from a trigger or an action step. They are variables that you can use in mapping business logic into flow steps. Connectors represent software that integrates workflows and shared data between apps or data sources. Connectors can have triggers and/or actions. Not all connectors have triggers and actions
• #9: Ok - so let’s take a look at Claris Connect - the new iPaaS software available through Claris. (Demo how it works - build a flow based on the demo script provided)
• #10: Now let’s highlight some differentiators related to Claris Connect as compared with other iPaaS software: 1. Approvals: most iPaaS software just look for triggers and perform subsequent actions. They do not have ability to pause in the middle of a flow and allow human intervention orchestration. Claris Connect has this capability. 2. Most iPaaS software do not have If statement capabilities or Error capturing - but that is not true for Claris Connect. 3. No feature based pricing - everyone will have access to the entire feature set of the platform regardless of which purchase plan they choose 4. Reaction time - many other iPaaS offerings involve wait times of up to 15 minutes, with Claris Connect there is no need to wait for reaction, the connection happens in real-time 5. Connect provides the absolute BEST connector to FileMaker software with ability to connect on prem or in the cloud 6. Code Block (coming soon): use server-side JavaScript to extend the capability of the platform for more complex automations.
• #11: While FileMaker and Claris Connect are indeed two separate products, together they offer a complete platform to enable powerful digital transformation. With Claris Connect anyone can achieve integration and automation in minutes rather than days. It is simple and accessible for everyone but also offers robust and powerful capability for professional developers. Additionally, there are no boundaries with Connect as you have freedom to connect both cloud and on-premise applications. FileMaker and Claris Connect working together is a truly powerful combination for workplace innovation.
• #12: So how do you purchase Claris Connect? There are two different options for purchasing Claris Connect: Essentials and Standard Claris Connect Essentials is $99 per month and includes 3 ACTIVE flows - you can have as many inactive flows as you want - this also includes 10,000 API calls per month (an API call almost equates 1:1 to each step in a flow, in some cases a step may require more than 1 API call, but generally speaking it’s about 1 call per step in a given flow) Claris Connect Standard is $249 per month and includes 6 ACTIVE flows with 50,000 API calls per month Again - you can have as many inactive or disabled flows as you want - as soon as you enable a flow that is what makes it “active” Depending on your plans and specific requirements, you can choose the best way to start with Claris Connect based on what you need. Expansion packs are available for adding API calls and active flows (standard only)
• #13: To learn more about Claris Connect you can visit claris.com There is a trial download available publicly for you to try this new technology. Length: 15 days Technical specifications: 3 flows, 3 unique apps, 10k API calls (identical to Essentials) Conversion: Store or Claris Sales Rep Credit card required ($0 purchase)
• #16: Accelerated growth of iPaaS is predicted… A recent study by Market Research Future indicated that the iPaaS market is expected to grow by 22% between now and 2023. The more cloud platforms entering the marketplace, the more there is a need to connect them more efficiently. Hence… the demand for iPaaS is growing rapidly.
• #17: Let’s take a moment to clarify what iPaaS technology is — what actually is an Integration Platform-as-a-service and why is there growing demand for this type of technology. Here is a definition provided by Gartner: https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/information-platform-as-a-service-ipaas In summary - iPaaS enables you to develop flows of data and connect apps and services on premise or cloud-based more efficiently.
• #19: What is the API request limit for Standard/How many flows can you add in an expansion pack? (***** Store willstop purchases at 20 but may not be available by launch)
• #20: It is an exciting time for digital transformation and Claris has expanded its powerful Workplace Innovation Platform beyond Claris FileMaker to now include Claris Connect with plans to deliver next generation of workflow apps in the future.