Month: April 2015

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be taking a look at how Kyo Logic and FileMaker can work on files that have already been written.

The good news is, yes, we do this kind of work all the time! The only thing we require from our clients are the files.

Before we can get to work on a file, we need to see a copy of everything that we will be working with. This allows us to evaluate what will be required throughout the project.

As always thanks for watching, and be sure to check this space again soon for more helpful Kyo Logic and FileMaker tips and tricks!

Whether you have been in the tech industry for three months or three decades, finding your next job can often be a bit of a challenge. The good news, however, is that with an industry as rapidly growing and expanding as IT, new job hubs are always popping up around the country.

When people think about technology, the first place that often comes to mind is Silicon Valley. While California is still the largest sector for IT jobs, it is by no means the only place to find employment now. According to new research from the group NerdWallet, the East Coast is ramping up its tech efforts.

While looking at where the best places to find a tech job, NerdWallet used two different measurements — the annual mean salary for those who work in IT, as well as the number of people employed by an IT company per 1,000 people in a metropolitan area. These numbers were taken from 2014 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

NerdWallet was able to draw several conclusions when this data was researched and analyzed. What the organization found was that, these days, the best tech jobs out there are becoming more and more geographically diverse. This is especially true in places like Boston, Massachusetts, where there are 57 tech employees per 1,000 workers, with a mean salary of just over $100,000. 

If you work in the tech industry and are in need of new custom database software for your startup, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Take a look at the rest of our website to learn more about the different programs that we offer.

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we'll be discussing how you can link QuickBooks and FileMaker together.

IIF files provide a convenient and accurate way to get your stored information from one system to another as quickly as possible. IIF files aren't fully integrated, but this is a much simpler system for people to use.

A plug-in provides true integration between QuickBooks and FileMaker, as they are more advanced than what IIF files offer. This is good for people who have large amounts of information they need to store and move.

As always, thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here soon for more helpful FileMaker tips!

If you have recently launched your own tech startup, there are a million different aspects you will be responsible for. Not least of which is the location of where you want to do business, as this can have a major impact on the future success or failure of your company.

For those who are looking to relocate their startup to a new city or state, there are certain things that you will want to take into consideration. This will help you ultimately decide on where you want to stay and see your business grow over time.

Here are a few tips to help you out:

• Budget everything out: A major transition such as a move will cost money, so you want to be sure that you have all of the expenses planned out down to the last penny. You should leave a little wiggle room for unexpected costs, but having enough cash will make the move possible.
• Keep everyone updated: The members of your team will need to have up to date information about the relocation. Even if not everybody is coming along to the new city, they will need to be aware of what is going on in the immediate future.
• Research before deciding: Knowing the city you want to move to beforehand will help make your decision a good one. The last thing you want is to move to a new place, only to discover that it is not conducive to your type of business.

If you have recently created your own tech startup and are in need of new custom database software, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Take a look at the rest of our website to learn more about the different services we offer.

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be talking about how you can make upgrades using FileMaker.

The good news is that FileMaker is always advancing, as FileMaker 14 will be released in just a few months! But if you are looking to be as up-to-date as possible right now, you can do this in just two simple steps.

Going from FileMaker 11 to 13 is much less involved than going from version six to 13, as it is only one step. If you have an older version of FileMaker and wish to update it, you will have to download version 11 before you can move forward.

As always thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here again soon for more helpful FileMaker tips!

If you are interested in working in the tech industry, there are plenty of ways you can get your career off the ground. For those looking for some excitement in their jobs, working for a new startup is a great way to get work experience while helping to build something great.

Like any industry, the tech world is reliant entirely on people who have experience and expertise. The trick is to find a place that can adequately take advantage of your skills, while allowing you the room to grow and expand your skill set.

Here are a few tips for finding your dream tech startup job:

• Position yourself as having value: The indispensable hires are those that the company cannot do without. That is why you need to go in with something to contribute on day one, as you will be seen as an employee with extreme value to the business.
• Know the process well: If there is a specific product that the business produces, you should be well-versed in what it needs for further success. This will allow you to be a person who can begin contributing of day one on the job.
• Study the company: Before you apply or interview with the company, you should know it well, from the products and services it produces to the personnel who already work there. This will show your passion for the industry and excitement for their employment.

If you are in the process of creating your own tech startup and are in need of new custom database software, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Take a look at the rest of our website to learn more about the high-quality products that we offer to our clients.

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Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be taking a look at the different cloud services Kyo Logic offers through FileMaker.

Kyo offers FileMaker hosting through emails and websites, maintaining servers and logs daily. This means there is simultaneous access for users through mobile and desktop devices, as well as access to developers for support.

These services are very high speed, operating much faster than a typical office server or machine. Kyo’s services are proven and reliable, meaning your information will be more secure from any possible cyber attacks.

As always, thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here soon for more FileMaker tips and tricks!

When you are starting your own tech company, one of the most important aspects will be who you hire to work with you. Because startups need some time to become profitable, you will need to find people who are passionate about building something from the ground up.

There are certain guidelines that will help you choose the perfect people to work with, people who will share your vision and want to see it become a reality. As a leader, all you want is to find those that will work hard and efficiently for the company.

Here are a few tips to help you find the right people:

• Give the best tools: In order for your new employees to do the best job possible, they need to be provided with the right tools in order to help. New pieces of equipment and software will enable them to work well at the outset.
• Hire strategically: If there are not many positions open at your new company, you will need to find those that can handle multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time. Look for the best tech talent out there, instead of just waiting for them to show up at your door.
• Provide a clear structure: When you bring somebody on board with your company, they should have a very clear sense of what the position entails and what they will be responsible for each day. This will help new employees settle into a groove quickly and be able to get down to work.

If you have recently started your own tech company and are in need of custom database software, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the different high-quality products that we offer.

It is no secret that the tech industry in Massachusetts is currently booming, with the state beginning to rival Silicon Valley in the IT world. More and more people in Massachusetts are getting jobs in some kind of tech field, as the industry accounts for 20 percent of all working adults across the entire state. The tech world is truly the way of the future for residents of Massachusetts.

With business so good, many Massachusetts-based tech companies are looking to expand their reach on both the national and international stage. This is certainly the case for FirstFuelSoftware, a company with its headquarters in Lexington, Massachusetts. FirstFuelSoftware announced earlier this week that it has raised $23 million in venture capital funds to bankroll an expansion into Europe.

The technology created by FirstFuelSoftware analyzes the energy use of individual buildings, which gives utilities the chance to see where cuts can be made in order to make the structures more energy-efficient. Those who provide power to these buildings can use the findings to push for energy-efficiency upgrades and better address areas that consume the most power.

This is essential software, as more than two dozen states across the country have passed environmental rules that require utilities to hit certain targets for improving their energy efficiency. With this new venture capital money, FirstFuelSoftware will be able to take their technology to London, as the European Union is working to strengthen its energy laws as well.

If you run your own IT company in Massachusetts and are in need of Boston software development technology and services, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today!

When you first create your tech startup, one of the most difficult things you will have to do is build momentum for the company. This will help to mitigate the risk of your startup going under before it really even takes off, as marketing is a critical part of success.

As you are likely a small startup, chances are you don't have a huge marketing budget, if there is one at all. This doesn't mean it will be impossible for you to spread the word about your business, it just means you will have to work a little bit harder to do so.

Here are a few tips to help you out:

• Consider crowd funding: This will help take care of both marketing and generate money at the same time. Using a popular crowd funding website will allow you to spread the word of your company while you get some initial seed money as well.
• Generate content: Having an online presence is essential for any business, but especially for those companies in the IT industry. You need to be updating your company's website and social media accounts every day, providing information and talking about the startup.
• Word of mouth: One of the most effective ways to market your company is by simply talking to people about it. The more people learn about what you can offer them, the more likely they will be to try your product and recommend it to others.

If you are in the process of creating your own tech startup and are in need of custom database software, be sure to work with Kyo Logic today! Take a look at the rest of our website to learn more about all of the different products we offer to our clients.