On December 19, 2024, Claris FileMaker 19.6 reached its End of Life (EOL), a critical milestone that demands immediate attention. After its EOL date, Claris no longer provides security patches, updates, or compatibility enhancements for FileMaker Pro, Go, and Server.
This leaves systems vulnerable to evolving security threats and limits functionality on modern operating systems. Businesses relying on FileMaker 19.6 or earlier versions of FileMaker, risk exposure to data breaches, operational downtime, and inefficiencies that could disrupt day-to-day operations.
To be clear, FileMaker as a platform is not EOL or being discontinued. It’s just this version of FileMaker and its support that is coming to a halt. Claris continues to upgrade and enhance the FileMaker platform with new features quite often, with the latest version being FileMaker 2024 (or 20.1) (as of the writing of this article).
Compelling Reasons to Upgrade to FileMaker 2024
The risks of staying on an outdated platform are significant. Without ongoing updates, FileMaker 19.6 is susceptible to security vulnerabilities and compatibility issues, leading to potential productivity losses.
Upgrading to FileMaker 2024 is a proactive step to mitigate these risks, one that we highly recommend. It also allows you to take advantage of the latest features, including AI-powered automation tools, enhanced workflows, and optimized performance. Additionally, FM2024 ensures seamless integration with the latest OS platforms and offers ongoing support to safeguard businesses against future challenges.
Act Today…
Protect your business now. It’s always more economical to upgrade than it is to mitigate a security breach.
Need Help?
FileMaker has introduced significant new features over the past several years enabling so many new capabilities including a reliable development/production deployment option that we can assist with implementing through our BrilliantDeploy service.
If you need updated Claris FileMaker licensing to get to the latest version, as a Claris Platinum Partner and Authorized Reseller, LuminFire offers the best pricing available, even better than through Claris direct.
If you would like assistance in upgrading or migrating an older database to the latest version of FileMaker, LuminFire provides unparalleled service to assist in deployment.
Schedule a free consultation to talk about these or any other options… we’d love to help!
Tim Cimbura – CEO, CFO and Software Engineer
Tim is an expert in creating custom business solutions that make businesses more effective, productive, and profitable. He specializes in rapid application development with Claris FileMaker, Laravel, and WordPress. He also knows Apple macOS technology inside and out.