Author: John Mathewson

In early June, FileMaker announced that is would be making training courses for its technology immediately available for those who want to learn how to use it more effectively. There are all kinds of courses that people can complete, with many of the exercises targeted at beginners who likely do not have much experience using the platform.

With FileMaker Training Series for FileMaker 14, there are in-depth training materials for those who are looking to create FileMaker solutions that can run on a variety of platforms, including the iPad, iPhone, Windows computers, Macbooks or the web. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, FileMaker has low-cost exercises and downloadable activities to complete.

FileMaker Training Series: Basics for FileMaker 14 is the training course for those who are looking to learn the basics of the platform. In it, students will learn how to build a sample FileMaker from start to finish. It is available for free on the FileMaker website in PDF format or the iBooks store through Apple.

The lessons that are included in the course include:

• FileMaker Platform Overview
• Using Starter Solutions
• Viewing and Working with Data
• Finding and Sorting Records
• User-Centred Design
• Importing Data
• Layout Design Tools
•  Special Layout Objects
• Formatting Field Objects

For those who are looking for something more advanced, FileMaker has you covered! FileMaker Training Series: Advanced has a series of nine training programs with different activities, exercises, demos and videos that cover a comprehensive set of topics to help students master the essentials of FileMaker solution development.

If you have your own tech startup and are in need of new custom database software, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the different services and products that we offer to our clients.

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be taking a look at some of the differences between FileMaker Go and FileMaker Pro.

FileMaker Pro is great for you to manage your databases while working, meaning you can fully utilize all that FileMaker has to offer through either your desktop or a tablet, such as the iPad. 

While FileMaker Go can now access these databases, it can only do so in certain instances. You can find, sort through and add records, but editing them is more of a challenge than with FileMaker Pro.

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

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be talking about how beneficial FileMaker can be when used on your iPad for business.

The great thing about using FileMaker on your iPad is how easy the tablet makes data management. You can collect, edit, search and even sort out the relevant data that you need right on your iPad.

If you are using your iPad to make an eye-catching report for work, FileMaker is there to help! While creating and displaying graphs and charts is something you can do, FileMaker also makes it possible for you to print your materials using AirPrint.

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

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be discussing FileMaker’s available training sessions.

Earlier this month, FileMaker announced it would be running new training seminars for the latest version of the product, FileMaker 14. The in-depth experience, which includes both exercises and downloadable activity files, will be an extensive guide to creating FileMaker solutions that run on the web, as well as iPads, iPhones, Windows or Mac systems.

There are a variety of lessons available to those interested, including a total platform overview, starter solutions and importing and editing data. These training guides are available to purchase directly from FileMaker or Apple.

As always thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here soon for more helpful FileMaker tips and the latest tech news.

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be talking about FileMaker’s new browser.

FileMaker WebDirect is accessible from a web browser. The web browsers that are able to support this system include Safari 8 and higher, Chrome 38 or later and anything over Internet Explorer 11. FileMaker mobile can also be used with mobile Safari 8 on iOS 8.1 or Chrome 38 on Android 4.4.

However, you should be aware of the slight limitations of FileMaker when it is run on mobile browsers. Container fields support viewing content only, with some dialogue boxes, such as the inserting or editing of data not supported.

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

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time we’ll be discussing the main digital systems used by Kyo Logic.

The central platforms that we use for our customers include FileMaker, SQL, PHP and Ruby. However, you don’t have to use just those platforms if you want your files to be used successfully with our programs. 

We can also integrate any Microsoft products, as long as your digital program is as up to date as possible when you create all of your files.

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

The great thing about working for a startup company — especially in the tech industry — is the freedom it affords you while doing your job. It feels looser and more relaxed than a normal 9-to-5 position, all while you work toward the same goal of success.

When that success eventually finds your business, it is likely to grow and expand in ways you might not have anticipated. If you want to keep the startup vibe of the workplace even when you go more corporate, there are plenty of ways you can do so.

Here are some tips that will help you out:

• Plan team building exercises: There should always be an effort to get employees to bond with each other. By planning out community building exercises and events, coworkers can get to know each other better and really foster a sense of belonging in the workplace.
• Keep the departments small: People often respond better to working in smaller groups, so you can keep each department manageable by simply breaking people up based on different projects. That way, no matter how much the company grows, it will not lose that small feeling.
• Offer lines of communication: Your company was founded on the ideas that came from your coworkers, so it is important that they always have a line open to each part of the company. Communication is essential to a business' success, so always be ready to hear new thoughts.

If you have recently launched your own IT 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 products that we offer to our customers.

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time we’ll be looking at how Kyo Logic can help you manage distribute your email.

The worst thing about email is the constant spamming that we are all subjected to from time to time. The great news is, by using Constant Contact or Mail Chimp, you can successfully block any and all spam.

FileMaker has the tools for mail distribution, as long as it is linked to either Constant Contact or Mail Chimp. This will help protect your inbox from potential harm, and make your email campaigns a breeze.

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

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be taking a look at FileMaker and your professional websites.

For sites that have larger volumes of traffic, we have synchronization tools that can allow the website to use MySQL and other high volume databases. This will allow FileMaker to be able to handle the people that go to your site.

The link that connects your professional website to FileMaker is through remote database protocols that match up to the central FileMaker server.

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

If you are looking to break into the technology industry, your first thought is likely that you will need to move to California. While Silicon Valley is still a place where technological advancements are made every day, it is not the only location within the country to consider.

In fact, one of the best places you can launch a new tech startup is on the other side of the United States — Boston, Massachusetts. This city is a growing hub of the technology world, so you would be wise to consider this place when you are looking for where to locate.

Here are a few advantages of Boston:

• Extensive media coverage: Buzz is critical for the growth and success of a young company, especially in the tech world. The good news is there are all kinds of media outlets in and around Boston, including those, such as Fortune, Fast Company and Boston Business Journal, that focus exclusively on business.
• Funding for companies: Between 2011 and 2014, a total of 722 Massachusetts tech companies were invested in, to the tune of $4.86 billion. If you are looking for investors and venture capital to get your startup running, Massachusetts is certainly the place you want to be.
• Growing tech sectors: While the city of Boston itself is the most concentrated for tech startups, the activity is not limited within its borders. There is a growing tech world in communities surrounding the city itself, including Somerville, Cambridge and Waltham. There are opportunities all over the greater Boston area!

If you work in the tech industry and are in need of new custom database software for your Boston-based startup, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today!