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Hi FME Community! First off, a big thanks to everyone who tagged users on last week’s Question of the Week shouting out other users that have helped you. It sure warmed our hearts reading the comments (and the Safers really appreciated the tags)! Feel free to hop in on the discussion here. In September, we kicked off our monthly Community User Spotlights. In the spotlights, we always ask users: If you were stranded on an island and could only bring three things with you, what would they be? Now we’re turning that question over to you! What three things are you bringing with you? Share in the

Hi FME Community, We’re back with our Question of the Week: What do you want to learn or hear about at the Peak of Data Integration? The Peak of Data Integration is Safe Software’s user conference, taking place from May 6 to 8, 2025 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.Call for PresentationsDo 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 Integration 2025. There are openings for both 5-10 minute lightning sessions and full 25-minute presentations. 

Hi FME Community!In the spirit of the upcoming Canadian Thanksgiving, this week’s Question of the Week is all about giving thanks.Tag a user (or a few users) in the comments below that you’d like to thank or shoutout! Maybe they’ve taught you something about FME, answered one of your questions, or just brightened up your day.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by Thursday, October 31 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Soc

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 fr

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 appreciationAc

Hi FME Community, We’re switching things up for this Question of Week and playing a game of this or that! Tell us in the comments below: Cake or pie Spiderman or batman Tester or TestFilterThanks for playing along! New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by Thursday, October 31 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker)

Hi FME Community, We’re back with our Question of the Week: What’s your go-to source to find out about what’s going on in technology? Do you have a favourite podcast, newsletter, trade publication, or other resource?New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer our September Questions of the Week by Monday, September 30 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Ans

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.

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.

Welcome to our first FME Community User Spotlight! Every month, we’ll be spotlighting a user in the community whose active participation and helpful contributions have been invaluable to the community. We’re excited to highlight their experiences and insights!User Spotlight: David Reksten @david_r What company do you currently work for? INSER SA in Lausanne, the French-speaking part of Switzerland.What’s your current job role and title? Data integration consultant and lead GIS developer.Tell us more about what you do and how you use FME? I've been using FME since I started working as a consultant in 2007, at first for geometry valida

Hi FME Community, Here’s our Question of the Week: What have you been reading lately that’s inspired you? FME-related or not, we’d love to hear about it! New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer our September Questions of the Week by Monday, September 30 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

Hi FME Community, That’s a wrap on our August Photo Contest Questions of the Week! Thank you to everyone who participated. We loved seeing your photos! Our grand prize winners will be announced by Friday, September 6.Since September is ‘back to school,’ we thought it apt to theme this month’s Questions of the Week around FME education.This week’s question: What’s a new course you’d like to see in the FME Academy OR what’s your favourite course in the Academy? New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer your first question and

Hi,Just a quick post to say that I’m sad that the Lizard and the robot are gone of the opening window for FME Form.I loved to see them in the roller coaster or in the balloon! Where are they? Are they dead? Hopefully they are travelling the world together and they will come back soon!  

Thank you to everyone who participated in our August Photo Contest! Each Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week was themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag.Congratulations to our grand prize winners! 👏Community Choice Winner: @leon.bowers won Community Choice (the photo with the most upvotes at the contest’s end) for his photo sharing the view of where he works, ‘flexible work’ in Currumbin Alley, Gold Coast, Australia. You’ve won a DJI Action Camera ($300 USD value). Safe Software’s Choice: @marcust

This is week four of the August photo contest in the FME Community! If you missed week three, find it here.Congratulations to our randomly selected week three winners @morgan.cheneir and @gisbradokla. You’ve each won a $25 Amazon gift card.This week’s challenge: show us a photo of where you’re traveling to or where you’ve already traveled this summer.No summer travel plans? Share a photo of a past favourite trip. How the Contest WorksEach Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week will be themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with S

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.

This is week three of the August photo contest in the FME Community! If you missed week two, find it here.Congratulations to our randomly selected week two winners @tnarladni and @raghavendrans! You’ve each won a $25 Amazon gift card.This week’s challenge: show us a photo of your pet. Bonus points if they’re wearing FME swag! Post it in the comments below.Don’t have a pet? Show us a photo of wildlife in your area.How the Contest WorksEach T

This is week two of the August photo contest in the FME Community! If you missed week one, find it here.Congratulations to our randomly selected week one winners @jenniferadhall and @maddiegiles! You’ve each won a $25 Amazon gift card.This week’s challenge: show us a photo of a real world project in which FME has played a part or had an impact. Post it in the comments below.How the Contest WorksEach Tuesday in August, our

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

Today, we’re kicking off our August photo contest in the FME Community!Show us the view from where you work by posting a photo in the comments below.How the Contest WorksEach Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week will be themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag! Answer the weekly question and share a photo in our Question of the Week Forum. Each questi

Hi FME Community, Here’s our Question of the Week: Have you used your FME skills for any charitable organizations? Or if you haven’t yet, what charity or cause would you like to use your FME skills for? Share in the comments below.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer our July Questions of the Week by Friday, August 2 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll

Hi FME Community, Here’s our Question of the Week: What industry do you work in and/or area do you specialize in? Share in the comments below.In our recent FME Community User Survey, a strong theme emerged: you’d like to connect with fellow users in your field and share best practices relevant to your industry’s unique challenges. Stay tuned for more announcements from the survey!New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer y

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

Get ready to showcase your photography skills and love for FME in our photo contest happening within the FME Community.Each Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week will be themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag! Answer the weekly question and share a photo in our Question of the Week Forum. Each question you answer with a photo earns you an entry for that week’s prize draw and our grand prizes!The prizes:Weekly wins

Hi FME Community! We’re back with another Question of the Week. If you missed our previous questions, you can find them here.Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.Let’s get to it! In honour of World AI Appreciation Day today: How has AI made a difference in your work with FME? Share your stories and insights on how AI has transformed your workflows and projects in the comments below.Cheers,The Safe C