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Hi FME Community, We wanted to share some recent updates from our community platform provider, Gainsight, along with the steps we're taking to enhance spam prevention and keep the FME Community safe and engaging for everyone!Spam PreventionTo strengthen our spam prevention, we’ve added an extra layer of moderator approval. If you signup for a community account using a disposable email service like Gmail or Outlook, your account will now be placed in a queue for moderator approval.It will help us to approve your application if you include information in your profile fields:If your email address is anonymous, and you don't put any information into your profile fields, your account may be banned and not approved.Closing QuestionsAt Safe, we like to ensure that every question on the community gets some form of answer. But, sometimes we miss a ‘new’ question, because it is posted as a comment under an existing thread.To help prevent that, we’ve started to automatically close questions that 

 Safe Software invites you to join us for the FME Breakfast of Champions with CEO and Co-Founder Don Murray: Thursday, February 27 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Safe offices in Surrey, BC.Connect with other data enthusiasts, exchange knowledge, and see what's possible with FME.Here's what to expect:Breakfast and Networking: Enjoy a delicious light breakfast as you connect with other data enthusiasts. FME Update and Customer Stories: Hear directly from our team on what's new in FME, including the latest updates and enhancements, and the future direction of Safe and FME. Plus, you'll get a look into our Winner's Circle, featuring customer success stories. User Story: A local user will share the unique ways they use FME to drive their business forward. Share Knowledge: We'll close with additional time to connect with other attendees and Safe staff to share your data challenges and opportunities. Go home with goodies! Attendees can expect to take home some FME swag with them.Register her

We’re taking a moment to celebrate some incredible members of our community who have gone above and beyond in their learning journey.These FME users have officially earned the Gold Webinar Watcher Badge - meaning they’ve watched 50 Safe Software webinars! There are only 10 users in the entire community with this badge - congratulations to:​@vvv  ​@sigbono  ​@danii  ​@gbj1717  ​@j.botterill  ​@dana  ​@geomancer  ​@geogaard  ​@hlouie  ​@danilo_fme And a special shoutout to ​@dana who has reached the Platinum Badge level for watching 100+ webinars!Here’s what Elizabeth Hamming (​@ehamming), who runs our webinar program, has to say about this milestone...If you’re looking to level up your FME skills, our webinar series is the perfect way to do it! With 300+ live and on-demand sessions, you’ll gain the insights you need to tackle your biggest data challenges - straight from our experts and fellow FME users.Tip: At the end of each webinar, you’ll receive a reward code. Make sure to redeem it

As of August 2025, the last version of FME which supports 32-bit systems and Python 2.7, FME 2021.2.6, will be out of support and retired.This means that, as of August 2025, 32-bit versions of FME will no longer be supported.To continue to receive technical support for FME, please upgrade your operating systems to 64-bit and download a newer version of FME.If you have any other questions or concerns, please post them in the comments below.

Hi FME Community, We’re reaching out to learn more about FME user groups and how Safe Software can better support their success. If you are part of or lead an FME user group, we’d love your input!This short survey will help us better understand how user groups are structured, the challenges you face, and what resources would be most valuable to you. Your feedback will directly shape how we support and grow the FME user group community.Take the SurveyThe survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and your insights will help us provide the tools, resources, and connections user groups need to succeed.If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at danielle.leroux@safe.com.Thank you for your time and for being part of the FME community!

We’re honoured to be nominated for EM360Tech's Q4 2024 Content Awards in the "Most Engaging Podcast" category! 🎉This recognition is for our podcast, How FME is Revolutionizing Omaha's Mobility Projects, and we couldn’t be more proud.Your vote can help us take home the win! 🏆 Cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/gKwTfXXXThank you for your support - let’s make it happen together! Voting closes on Wednesday, January 15.

Hi FME Community, Are you ready? The Peak of Data and AI 2025 is less than four months away! Be among the first to witness groundbreaking product launches from FME experts and Safe Software CEO Don Murray as they debut for the very first time.Join us May 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle for the premier event dedicated to data transformation, integration, automation, and innovation. Over three dynamic days, data enthusiasts, experts, and thought leaders will gather to explore cutting-edge technologies and build connections that drive data-driven solutions.Disruptions are coming. Don’t miss out - Early Bird pricing is available now through February 7, 2025!PS. We’ll also be hosting some fun, FME Community-exclusive activities at the Peak. Stay tuned for more details!  

Do you want to help shape the future of FME? At Safe Software, we are always looking to improve our product and provide the best possible experience for you. Your feedback plays a crucial role in this process!Take our short survey to share what’s working well, what needs improvement, and what you’d love to see next in FME. It only takes 3-5 minutes, and we’ll be personally reviewing every response.If you’re interested, you can also opt-in for a follow-up conversation with our Product Management team to discuss your feedback further.

Hello. I’m happy to announce we’ve updated the FME Flow Authoring learning path to FME 2024.1. This free learning path is available as an instructor-led live course or on-demand with videos. Complete all the quizzes in the learning path to earn a certificate and a Community badge.Please let me know if you have any questions.

On Monday, we hosted our second FME Breakfast of Champions meetup in San Francisco. Thank you to users ​@cvonstetten ​@totranmai ​@sjwmf408 ​@formflowing ​@guy.michael_sfo ​@dylanpan and many others who joined us for a morning of connecting on all things data! A special shoutout to Carl Von Stetten for presenting a user story on the many ways Central San uses FME. He also went home with an FME hoodie!Stay tuned for our 2025 meetup schedule coming soon.  

GIS Day is coming up on November 20, 2024! Celebrate with the FME Community.Any post or comment you leave on the community on November 20 between 12:00 am and 11:59 pm PST will automatically earn you the GIS Day 2024 community badge.GIS Day is a day dedicated to showing, teaching, and inspiring others. It is an annual celebration of all technologies handling spatial data.

Hi FME Community, We’re excited to be in San Francisco on Monday, November 18 for the second instalment in our user meetup series: FME Breakfast of Champions.Only 10 spots left! Grab your free ticket here and join us at the Fairmont San Francisco from 8:00 am to 10:30 am on November 18.FME Breakfast of Champions is an opportunity to connect with other data enthusiasts, exchange knowledge, and hear directly from our CEO Don Murray on where FME and Safe are going!We’re also thrilled to have Carl Von Stetten join us to share a user story on his work as a GIS Analyst with Central San.Registration is complimentary and spots are limited. We kindly ask that you only register if you plan to attend. All industries welcome.1-1 Meetings with CEO Don MurrayWant more one-on-one time with Safe CEO Don Murray? Book a 30-minute meeting with him on November 18 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm at the Fairmont.Limited spots available, first come first served. Book your time slot now.

The Safe Software team is gearing up for the 5th Annual Big Data & Analytics West Summit on November 19-20 in our home region, Vancouver, BC! This is our third year participating in Big Data West, this year as gold sponsors, and we look forward to celebrating the transformative power of data integration!Mark your calendars for our CEO & Co-Founder, Don Murray, as he presents with Carlos Silva of Vancouver Airport Authority, “Beyond Silos: Harnessing the Power of All Data” on November 19th at 11:30 AM (PST). Carlos and Don will delve into the data challenges of the present day and how embracing all types of data is the key to enhancing your organization’s efficiency!Our team looks forward to connecting with you at the conference!

Last Friday, we kicked off our FME Breakfast of Champions user meetup series in Dallas! Thanks to @bneal @danielwortham @laurenc @mshrestha @natalie.watkins @reedwhit and others for joining CEO @donatsafe, Technical Expert @dmitribagh, and Community Team Lead @danielleatsafe. We had so much fun connecting with all of you, and we hope you found the event as enjoyable and valuable as we did.Our next meetup is taking place November 18, 2024 at the Fairmont San Francisco. Additional dates and locations coming soon! Share in the comments where you’d like us to pop up next. 

Hi FME Community, We’re excited to announce FME Breakfast of Champions: a new in-person meetup series to connect with other data enthusiasts, exchange knowledge, and see what's possible with FME.Join us at the first meetup in Dallas, Texas on Friday, October 18 from 8:00 am to 10:30 am CDT at Fairmont Dallas. Sign-up here. Here's what to expect:Breakfast and Networking: Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you connect with other data enthusiasts. FME Update and Customer Stories: Hear directly from our CEO and Co-Founder Don Murray on what's new in FME, including the latest updates and enhancements. Plus, you'll get a look into our Winner's Circle, featuring customer success stories. Share Knowledge: We'll close with additional time to connect with other attendees and Safe staff to share your data challenges and opportunities. Go home with goodies! Attendees can expect to take home some FME swag with them.Registration is complimentary and spots are limited. We kindly ask that you only

Hi FME Community!We’re excited to invite you to join us at The Peak of Data and AI 2025, Safe Software’s premier user conference in Seattle, Washington.The call for presentations is still open, but not for long and spots are filling up!This is your opportunity to share your FME story with a global audience of fellow FME enthusiasts, digital disruptors, and integration innovators.Why Present?Whether it’s a quick tip, a “how-to”, or an inspiring FME solution, we’d love to have you present at The Peak. As a speaker, you’ll get:Exclusive speaker rate of $890 USD (compared to the Super Early Bird rate of $950 USD) A special swag from Safe Software as a token of appreciationAct Fast - Slots Are Filling Up!The call for presentations is open, and slots are already starting to fill up quickly! Don’t miss your chance to shine on the stage and share your expertise with the FME community.Need inspiration? Check out the FME presentation gallery or explore our blog to spark ideas.Ready to Apply?Visi

Hi FME Community, We’re excited to announce FME Breakfast of Champions: a new in-person meetup series to connect with other data enthusiasts, exchange knowledge, and see what's possible with FME.Join us at the second meetup in San Francisco, California on Monday, November 18 from 8:00 am to 10:30 am PST at Fairmont San Francisco. Sign-up here. Here's what to expect:Breakfast and Networking: Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you connect with other data enthusiasts. FME Update and Customer Stories: Hear directly from our team on what's new in FME, including the latest updates and enhancements. Plus, you'll get a look into our Winner's Circle, featuring customer success stories. Share Knowledge: We'll close with additional time to connect with other attendees and Safe staff to share your data challenges and opportunities. Go home with goodies! Attendees can expect to take home some FME swag with them.Registration is complimentary and spots are limited. We kindly ask that you only regi

Hi FME Community! We invite you to attend the Peak of Data and AI conference from May 6 to 8 2025. Next year, join us in Seattle, Washington. Learn from the world's top data experts, upgrade your skillset, and get inspired to take your data to new heights with FME - all at an unbeatable price! Registration is now live, and Super Early Bird Pricing is now in effect until November 29th.The first 200 registrants will also receive a complimentary Safe Software/FME hoodie! Let us know in the comments if we’ll see you there.

Explore the world of spatial data with ‘Spatial Data for the Enterprise for Dummies - Safe Software Special Edition’! Our comprehensive guide is here to empower you with the knowledge and skills to effectively understand and deploy spatial data.Whether you’re looking to enhance data integration, master agile enterprise integration, or implement spatial data across your organization, this eBook has everything you need.In this eBook, you’ll learn how to:Enhance your competitive advantage Share spatial data across your organization Utilize real-time data Speed up data integrationVersions now available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Download your free copy. 

We are excited to announce the registration launch date for the Peak of Data and AI in Seattle, Washington: Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Super early bird tickets are $950 USD and the first 200 registrants will receive a complimentary Safe Software hoodie! Learn more here.In case you missed it, the call for presentations is currently open. Do you want a chance to share your story with FME users from all corners of the world? We want to hear from you!Whether it’s a top tip, how to, or an epic FME-based solution, there’s a place for you to present at the Peak of Data and AI 2025. There are openings for both 5-10 minute lightning sessions and full 25-minute presentations. Apply to present.Need inspiration? Check out the FME Presentation Gallery and the topics attendees are interested in.

Thank you to everyone who completed our FME Community 2024 User Survey!We’ve been listening closely to the FME Community, and we’re excited to share the results of our recent user survey. Your feedback is invaluable in guiding our ongoing efforts to create a valuable and engaging platform. In this post, we'll delve into the key findings, explore what they mean for the future of the community, and outline the steps we're taking to implement your suggestions.Key FindingsWe received valuable insights from nearly 300 FME community members. Our data reveals a strong, engaged community with a clear desire for knowledge sharing and problem-solving. The most popular FME Campus features are the forums, Knowledge Base, and FME Academy. Users primarily engage with the community weekly or monthly and appreciate how it has positively impacted their professional development.User DemographicsA significant portion of our community has been active for 2-5 years (29.12%) or 5-10 years (24.90%).Motivatio

In July 2024, we held our annual FME Community User Survey. We received questions about the Ideas Board, the recent changes we’ve made to the process, and how it works. We’ll answer them here!If you have any other questions or feedback, please submit it on our community feedback page or email community@safe.com. What is the Ideas Board?The Ideas Board on the FME Community is where you can submit ideas to enhance or add new features to FME.As a user, you can vote and comment on ideas. Safe Staff can reply to users asking for more feedback or report on the status.As a friendly reminder, the space is not for asking questions, getting help, or suggesting ideas for safe.com website enhancements. For general website feedback, please submit it here and we’ll ensure it gets to the right person! What changed when you switched to the new community platform?Earlier this year, we made updates to the Ideas process, most significantly by automating the process.Our new community platform allows for a

Thank you to everyone who completed our 2024 FME Community User Survey! We truly appreciate your feedback and insights. Stay tuned for an article sharing the results!Congratulations to our randomly selected survey winners @aravindadimulam @svenr @melYou’ve won a $50 value prize pack of Safe swag. We’ll reach out to you directly to get your shipping details.If you didn’t get a chance to complete the survey, it is still open here. As always, you can also share feedback on the community on this feedback form or by emailing community@safe.com.

Last call to complete the FME Community 2024 User Survey!Help us make the FME Community even more valuable! (5-minute survey)We want the FME Community to be your go-to resource for everything FME. To make sure it’s meeting your needs, we’d love to hear from you in a quick 5-minute survey.Take it here.By sharing your thoughts, you’ll directly influence how we continue to develop the FME Community. We want to create a platform that empowers you to:Find solutions to your FME challenges faster Connect with other experts and grow your FME skills Stay up-to-date on the latest FME trends and advancementsClick this link to access the survey and help us make the FME Community a game-changer for you. Complete the survey by July 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm PST and you’ll be entered to win one of three $50 value prize packs of Safe Software swag! If you’ve already completed the survey, thank you for your valuable feedback. Giveaway winners will be announced in the FME Community on July 19. Cheers,The Safe

That’s right, the FME Community Leaderboard is officially a lizard-free zone! 🦎 Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback on this.The FME Lizard earns points by making many automatic posts and previously wasn’t excluded from the leaderboard. We’ve tweaked the code and the lizard is now gone from the board!Read more community updates in the latest What’s Up Wednesday.