<aside> ℹ️ This guide answers your key questions about integrating the FM BetterForms Platform into your corporate landscape. We delve into how FM BetterForms can seamlessly empower your business operations.
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FM BetterForms is a cloud-based Platform as a Service technology. BetterForms ( BF) users build client portals and other web-based applications allowing the general public access to their FileMaker data stored in their data servers. All data is stored on client servers and not in the FM BetterForms data centers.
FM BetterForms - Architecture Overview
FM BetterForms uses a modern technology stack with some dependencies on open-source software. This is a common practice for software companies.
More details on our current technology stack can be found here.
In summary, FM BetterForms runs in AWS (Amazon Web Services) using nodeJS and VueJS as primary technologies. Clients connect the platform to their Claris FileMaker servers but are not limited to only Claris as a database or back-end provider.
Designed for growth, FM BetterForms dynamically scales as your application expands. Our platform leverages globally distributed, auto-scaling data centers for maximum performance and uninterrupted availability. FM BetterForms communicates with FileMaker Server in an efficient, stateless manner, allowing thousands of concurrent users with good coding practices. Our architecture is built to handle increasing workloads, user demands, and data volume, providing you with a reliable and high-performance solution that adapts to your business needs.
FM BetterForms Security White Paper - This document covers common security-related questions and mitigation techniques. No sensitive client data is ever stored on our servers. At FM BetterForms, we understand the importance of compliance and data security for our clients. We prioritize providing a secure platform that meets various industry standards.
FM BetterForms does not store client data on its servers; all data is securely stored in the client's databases. This approach helps ensure that your data remains in your control and reduces potential risks associated with third-party storage.
We are committed to meeting the requirements of various standards like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and helping our clients fulfill their GDPR obligations. Our platform has been designed with privacy and data protection in mind, ensuring that our clients can confidently comply with GDPR.
FM BetterForms uses end-to-end encryption via Transport Layer Security (TLS) to protect data transmitted between the client and the server. This ensures that your data remains secure from unauthorized access during transmission.
Our platform provides the ability to enable audit and transaction logging locally in your database. This feature allows you to track and monitor user activities, which can be critical for maintaining compliance and identifying potential security risks.