Don and Dale began developing a prototype of what would later become FME, our software platform that connects people, organizations and entire enterprises through what was once incompatible data. Today, we’ve grown into a thriving business with hundreds of employees and tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Safe is born in a spare room of a small suburban home
Our name started with a format pun of all things, standing for Spatial Archive and Interchange Format.
Our first webpage had our name written all over it, literally.
This is where we trained in 98, pretty high tech.
We’ve come a long way from our first supported formats.
With a website and brochure in hand, Safe was introduced to the world at tradeshows.
Founder Dale Lutz, seen innovating with a phone book.
The classic arm-crossed, back-to-back founder power pose, so 2000s.
In 2006, we officially announced to the world that Safe Software is a bit bananas.
Our first international User Conference was such a success we’ve had five more (and counting) since.
Safe Software turned 20, there was plenty to celebrate.
Founder Don leaves an XML mark wherever he goes.
Our sales team’s music inspired halloween costumes were a hit this year.
Safe launches its brand new building in the heart of Surrey, BC.
Every year we celebrate Pink Shirt Day to promote spreading kindness.
Safe participates in community events centered on science technology and education.
