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HI everyone! We've made some updates to the FME Talent Exchange and wanted to share what's new with the community! What's ChangedThe Talent Exchange has always been a place to connect FME talent with opportunity, and we're expanding it to make that even easier. Here's what's new:Safe Software roles are now posted here. You'll start seeing open positions from our own team listed in the Talent Exchange. Anyone can post a job, not just partners. If your organization is hiring for FME-related work, you're welcome to post regardless of whether you're an official Safe partner. Freelancers and contractors are welcome. If you're available for FME work and looking for your next contract or project, you can now post your availability directly in the Talent Exchange. Just follow the freelancer posting guidelines when you do.Whether you're hiring, job hunting, or somewhere in between, the Talent Exchange is your spot 🚀Head over to the FME Talent Exchange to browse current listings or share your o

Safe Software is taking the FME Breakfast of Champions to Denver!Come join us on Tuesday, July 28 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM MST at the Warwick Denver.Whether you're a longtime FME power user or just starting to explore what's possible with data, this is the perfect chance to connect with fellow professionals, walk away with practical knowledge, and fuel your morning with a complimentary breakfast — on us.What's in Store:Breakfast & Networking: Kick off the morning by connecting with data professionals in your area and the team behind FME. FME Updates: Get the inside scoop on the latest features, helpful tips, and insights to take your FME skills to the next level. Knowledge Sharing: Swap ideas and hear how others are tackling real-world data challenges head-on. Customer Stories: Learn how organizations in your region are leveraging FME to simplify workflows, boost efficiency, and move their business forward. FME Swag: Leave with some exclusive FME goodies to take home!Grab your spot

As a valued customer, your feedback is incredibly important to us. We’d greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to share your experience with FME on Gartner Peer Insights.It takes about 5 minutes to complete, and as a thank-you, you can choose one of the following options:• A $25 gift card – Click here to start your review.• A $25 donation to a charity – Click here to start your review.• No incentive, if you prefer  – Click here to start your review.Please note that when you first click the link, you’ll be prompted to quickly register for a free Gartner Peer Insights account. This is required to submit a review, and rest assured your review will remain completely anonymous . Gartner will send you the gift card (if chosen) after publishing your review. Thank you for helping us improve and grow. Your insights make a difference!

The Safe Software team is heading to Snowflake Summit (June 1-4) in San Francisco, and we’d love to connect with Community members who are attending! Find us at Booth 1407 to pick up some Safe Software swag, say hello, and share your FME story. Want to secure an exclusive Safe Software hoodie?  We’ll be conducting short, recorded interviews on-site to showcase real-world FME and Snowflake success stories. You’ll have the chance to highlight your expertise to a broader data community and receive a Safe Software hoodie as a thank you.If you’re attending the Summit and are open to sharing your FME story, you can reserve a time using our booking link.We hope to see you in San Francisco!

Hey everyone! We're excited to host our first Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Special Interest Group virtual meetup! These sessions are a great space to connect with others in the community, exchange ideas, and explore use cases relevant to your work.📅 Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 | 8:00 AM PST Register here!Feel free to join the private group before the session and introduce yourself!Looking forward to seeing you there! 😊

Safe Software is bringing the FME Breakfast of Champions to San Francisco!Join us on Thursday, Aug 20 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM PST at the InterContinental San Francisco.Whether you're a seasoned FME pro or just beginning your data journey, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, pick up practical insights, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast — on us.What to Expect:Breakfast & Networking: Meet and connect with data professionals in your area and the team behind FME, including CEO and Co-Founder Don Murray.  Get the Latest on FME: Hear about recent updates, practical tips, and insights to help you get even more out of FME. Knowledge Sharing: Exchange ideas and learn how others are solving real-world data challenges. Customer Stories: Discover how local organizations are using FME to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and drive their business forward. FME Swag: Take home some exclusive FME goodies!Register now!Have dietary restrictions or questions? Reach

We're thrilled to announce that the Call for Presentations for Peak of Data & AI 2027 is officially open!If you've built something with FME that you're proud of — whether it's a creative workflow, a complex integration, or a solution that's made a real difference for your organization — we want to hear from you.This is your chance to share your story with a global audience of data and integration professionals.What to know before you applySubmissions close September 29th Event takes place March 9–11, 2027 in London, UK at the QEII Centre Presentations will reach an international audienceThe FME Community is full of incredible talent and we'd love to see your work on the main stage.Not sure where to start? Take a look at the topics we're looking for — it might be just the spark you need to find your story.👉 Submit your presentation here 

Don’t miss out on a morning with the FME community in Utrecht, Netherlands!Join Safe Software and fellow data professionals on Monday, May 18, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM for the FME Breakfast of Champions at the Crowne Plaza Utrecht - Central Station by IHG.Whether you're a longtime FME user or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with peers, hear real-world stories from local users, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast on us.What to Expect:Breakfast & Networking Meet and connect with data professionals in your area and chat directly with the Safe Software team. Get the Latest on FME Hear about recent updates, practical tips, and insights to help you get even more out of FME. Knowledge Sharing Exchange ideas and learn how others are solving real-world data challenges. Customer Stories Discover how local organizations are using FME to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and drive their business forward. FME Swag Take home some exclusive FME goodies! Spots are

AI is evolving fast - and we know the FME community is already pushing boundaries. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated space for you to explore, experiment, and collaborate on all things AI + FME.Whether you're just getting started or already building with tools like AI Assist, MCP, or Agent-to-Agent workflows, the FME Special Interest Group: AI is for you.What you’ll find inside:Real-world use cases and ideas from the Safe team and the community Hands-on experimentation and practical insights Direct connection with other builders and the Safe Software team A space to ask questions, share wins (and failures), and learn togetherThis isn’t about polished demos - it’s about thinking out loud, sharing what’s working (and what’s not), and helping shape what comes next.As our CEO Don shared: “Let’s build this together.”Join the conversation and be part of what’s next in FME + AI.

We’d love to invite you to share your experience on G2!G2 is a trusted software review platform used by over 100 million professionals annually to make smarter software decisions based on trusted peer reviews. By sharing how you use FME and the value it brings to your work, you’re helping others discover what’s possible.How to participate: Leave your review on G2 here. It only takes about 5 minutes, and your feedback makes a big difference.  When asked, “For which purposes do you use FME Platform?”, be sure to select all applicable categories (e.g. On-Premise Data Integration, ETL Tools, Data Virtualization) to ensure your review captures every part of your FME experience. As a thank-you for your time, you’ll receive a $25 gift card from us! Thanks for helping others discover what FME can do, and for being a part of our FME community!

Hi FME Community, We’ve recently received feedback that some users are experiencing confusion around email preferences, with users reporting that they accidentally unsubscribed from all Safe Software emails when they meant to opt out of only certain types of communications. The good news is you don’t have to choose between all or nothing. Rather than unsubscribing from everything, you can hand-select exactly what you’d like to hear from us across Product, Marketing, and Sales updates, and update those preferences at any time.Here’s How:Step 1: Scroll to the bottom of any email from Safe Software. Step 2: Select the middle option, ‘Email Preferences’ Step 3: You'll be taken to a preferences page where you can check or uncheck which topics you want to stay in the loop on. We hope this helps anyone wanting to streamline their inbox while ensuring they don’t miss the FME updates that matter most to them!Let us know if you have any questions or run into any trouble in the thread below or by

Get ready for a great morning with the FME community in London!Join Safe Software and fellow data professionals on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM for the FME Breakfast of Champions at the Conrad London St. James.Whether you're a longtime FME user or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with peers, hear real-world stories from local users, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast on us.What to Expect:Breakfast & Networking Meet and connect with data professionals in your area and chat directly with the Safe Software team. Get the Latest on FME Hear about recent updates, practical tips, and insights to help you get even more out of FME. Knowledge Sharing Exchange ideas and learn how others are solving real-world data challenges. Customer Stories Discover how local organizations are using FME to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and drive their business forward. FME Swag Take home some exclusive FME goodies! Spots are limited — be sure to register ea

Last week, we kicked off our 2026 FME Breakfast of Champions series in Ottawa.We’ve been hosting this series since 2024 as a spin-off of the World Tour, creating space for FME users of all levels to come together in person. What started as an idea has now grown to 13+ cities across North America and Europe (and counting).Bringing people together over breakfast creates space to share ideas, learn what’s new in FME, and see how it’s driving real-world impact. One of the things that makes these events special is that we always have customers presenting - grounding the conversation in real use cases, real challenges, and real impact.In Ottawa, we heard from:✈️ Robyn Lane (NAV Canada), who shared how FME is used to automate Obstacle Clearance Circles - critical for aviation safety. By reducing manual calculations and integrating trusted data sources, they’re improving accuracy, efficiency, and trust in published data.🚓 Anastasia Kurbakovskaya (Ottawa Police), who walked us through their Co

If you’ve started using FME anytime in the last six months, your experience is exactly what we’re hoping to learn from.Those early days with a new tool are when things are freshest - what felt intuitive, what created friction, and what would have made it easier to get up and running. We’re using this insight to improve the onboarding experience for new FME users.We’ve put together a short survey (under 10 minutes) to capture your feedback. Your responses go directly to the team working on these improvements.Take the quick survey by January 16, 2026.By completing the survey, you’ll earn an FME Community badge and 5 reputation points.Your perspective will help shape a smoother experience for future users - and for you as FME continues to evolve.Thank you for being part of the FME Community. We truly appreciate your time and input.

We’ve got some exciting news to share, and it’s all thanks to you. FME has been recognized as a Leader in G2’s Spring 2026 Reports for On-Premise Data Integration and ETL Tools! This spring, FME earned Leader badges across 7 grids and was featured in a total of 23 G2 reports. Notably, FME received recognition as a:Leader in the Grid® Report for On-Premise Data Integration Leader in the Grid® Report for ETL Tools High Performer in the Enterprise Grid® On-Premise Data IntegrationThese distinctions were earned from your reviews and reflect the meaningful work you’re accomplishing with FME every day.If FME has helped you solve a data challenge or unlock new possibilities, we’d love for you to share your experience here. We also invite you to follow along and join the conversation on our social media channels. Likes, shares, comments, and reposts will help extend our reach.Thanks for helping others discover what FME can do, and for being a part of our FME community!

Hi everyone! 👋Our community is growing, and we want to make sure you have dedicated spaces to connect with peers who work in similar industries. We’re exploring the creation of new Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and would love your input on which industries matter most to you.Below are a few sectors we’re considering for future SIGs. Cast your vote for the group you’d be most excited to join—or the one you think the community needs next!What’s a SIG?A Special Interest Group (SIG) is a smaller, focused space within the FME Community where members connect around a shared industry or domain. Today, we have SIGs for Utilities & Energy, Local Government, and Airports & Aviation.Missing something? Let us know in the comments - we’re especially interested in hearing about industries or focus areas you’d like to see represented. And if you haven’t joined a SIG yet, click here to get started! 

We’re excited to pull back the curtain on a brand-new FME Community space: The FME Talent Exchange. You will need to be logged into your FME Community account to access the page.This forum was created in direct response to feedback from our customers and partners who told us they needed a better way to find people with FME expertise. Whether you are looking for your next career move or looking to grow your team, this is the place to start. The Talent Exchange is new and actively growing, so you can expect additional job postings to appear over the coming weeks as more partners begin sharing roles. We encourage you to check back regularly as new opportunities are added.How the FME Talent Exchange Works: Posting Permissions: Currently, only authorized Safe Software partners have posting permissions. Please review the posting guidelines before you create a post. Individual Posts: Each job must be its own separate post (select "Conversation"). Official Links Only: Every post must link to a

Mark your calendar and get ready for a great morning with the FME community in Houston!Join Safe Software and fellow data professionals on Tuesday, April 7 from 8:30–11:30 am for the FME Breakfast of Champions at the Hyatt Regency Houston West in Houston, TX.Whether you're a longtime FME user or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with peers, hear real-world stories from local users, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast on us.What to Expect:Breakfast & Networking Meet and connect with data professionals in your area and chat directly with the Safe Software team. Get the Latest on FME Hear about recent updates, practical tips, and insights to help you get even more out of FME. Knowledge Sharing Exchange ideas and learn how others are solving real-world data challenges. Customer Stories Discover how local organizations are using FME to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and drive their business forward. FME Swag Take home some exclusive FME goodies! Spots are l

Save the date and get ready for an inspiring morning with the FME community in Ottawa! Join Safe Software and fellow data professionals on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 8:30–11:30 am for the FME Breakfast of Champions at the Fairmont Château Laurier in downtown Ottawa.Whether you're a longtime user or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with peers, hear real-world solutions from local enthusiasts, and enjoy a delicious breakfast on us.What to Expect: Breakfast & Networking: Build connections with fellow FME users and industry experts, and chat directly with the Safe team. Get the Latest on FME: Meet the team behind the platform, including CEO and Co-Founder Don Murray, to get insights on the latest features. Knowledge Sharing: Exchange ideas and learn new ways to leverage FME to solve your toughest data challenges. Customer Stories: See how FME is driving real-world solutions across all industries and get inspired for your own data journey. FME Swag: Fuel y

It is with profound respect and deep sadness that we honour the life and legacy of Mark Ireland, a cherished colleague, visionary, and true champion of the FME community.Mark was more than Safe Software’s FME Evangelist. He shaped how we connect, educate, and inspire FME users around the world. Over more than two decades at Safe, Mark’s creativity, kindness, and unending curiosity helped shape not only our products and community initiatives, but also the culture of collaboration that defines FME today.In his honour, friends and family have created an opportunity to plant memorial trees as a living tribute that will grow and flourish, just as Mark’s legacy continues to do.🌳 Learn more or plant a tree in Mark’s memory:https://www.wheatlandfs.com/obituary/Mark-Ireland/1078492/memorial-tree 

Hey Community! 👋We’re getting ready to host our next round of Special Interest Group (SIG) virtual meetups, and we’d love for you to join us. These sessions are a great opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and dive into topics that matter most to your work.Here’s what’s coming up:Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 8:00 am PSTLocal Government SIG - Focus on public safety — Register here!Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 10:00 am PSTAirports & Aviation SIG — Register here!Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 8:00 am PSTUtilities & Energy SIG - Focus on UN migration — Register here!Not a part of our SIGs yet? You can request to join any of the Special Interest Groups listed above.Have an idea for a future SIG? Drop your suggestions in the comments—we’d love to hear what topics you’re interested in.Hope to see you there! 😊

We’d love to invite you to share your experience on G2!G2 is a trusted software review platform, helping millions of users make confident software decisions through verified peer reviews.Your voice can make a meaningful difference! By sharing how you use FME and the value it brings to your work, you’re helping others discover what’s possible.How to participate:Leave your review on G2 here. It only takes about 5 minutes, and your feedback makes a big difference.  When asked, “For which purposes do you use FME Platform?”, be sure to select both “On-Premise Data Integration" and “ETL Tools” to ensure your review captures every part of your FME experience. As a thank-you for your time, you’ll receive a $25 gift card from us!Thanks for helping others discover what FME can do, and for being a part of our FME community!

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Mark Ireland.Mark has been a cornerstone at Safe for 23 years. From his very first day, he stepped into the role of FME Evangelist. A role he invented. He ran with it and turned it into something far greater than a job title. We learned early on that the best way to "manage" Mark was simply to let him be Mark and watch him create magic. We gave him the space to blaze his own trail, and watching him work within that freedom was nothing short of magic and brought many smiles to all of our faces and to the faces of our customers.Mark’s ingenuity was unmatched. Whether he was crafting the "12 Days of FME," leading a webinar with his trademark wit, or solving a complex puzzle for a user, he did it with a spirit of joy that defined our culture. He proved that you can drive incredible success and growth by simply being kind, being creative, and putting people first. He always

Hi everyone! If you’re new to the FME Community, or you haven’t updated your profile yet, this is your reminder to complete your About Me section. This quick step is required before account approvals. Completing your profile helps us reduce spam and keeps the FME Community safe, helpful, and engaging for everyone.By completing your profile, you’ll unlock the ability to: 💬 Ask and answer questions in the Forums 🤝 Get support from fellow FME users and experts 🎉 Participate in contests and join Community discussions 📰 Stay updated on all things FME What to include in your About Me: Name Location Organization + Role Areas of Expertise A fun fact about you (optional!) How to update your profile:Log in > Click your profile photo (top right) > Settings > fill out your About Me section.Prefer not to share some of this information?No problem — just email community@safe.com and we’ll help get your profile approved.Thanks for taking a moment to complete your profile! 🌟

We’re proud to share that for the sixth consecutive year, Safe Software has been included in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools!In this year’s report, Safe Software is positioned highest in execution and furthest in vision within the Niche Player quadrant. This reflects our deep expertise and commitment to serving industries where data diversity, complexity, and spatial intelligence are critical. We also continue to prove that niche doesn’t mean limitation. Safe Software is pushing past boundaries by expanding what data integration can do. The FME Platform has evolved well beyond its geospatial roots to become the only All-Data, Any-AI integration platform, giving organizations the ability to connect all of their data, applications, and AI technologies. As the market moves toward consolidation and lock-in, we’re taking the opposite approach by giving our customers the power of choice. With FME, organizations have the freedom to integrate and automate how their