Expert FoxPro Development and Support

FoxPro is an excellent choice to help grow your business.  But you'll want to be sure that the VFP programmers you choose know what they're doing.

Are you looking for FoxPro programmers who will:

	Support your application in the version it was written (from FoxPro DOS to VFP 9.0)?
	Upgrade older FoxPro or dbase IV applications to Visual FoxPro 9.0?
	Write Visual Foxpro 9.0 multiuser applications?
	Migrate your FoxPro applications to SQL Server and Visual Studio .NET?
	Create custom Foxpro reports, graphs and spreadsheets that will update in real time?
	Web-enable your Foxpro tables, giving you the ability to access your data from anywhere?
	Fix a corrupt DBF file?
	Convert CSV files to Foxpro database files, or DBF files to Excel (or other Foxpro data conversion possibilities)?
	Build interfaces to external data, like SQL server, mainframes, Excel and Access?
	Integrate your Foxpro accounting software with QuickBooks or Peachtree?
	Help with low level file functions in Foxpro?
	Provide FoxPro training and/or coaching on an as-needed basis?
	Provide Foxpro programming support services, even after hours?

 
Whether you're looking for someone to develop a new Visual Fox Pro application, or provide VFP programming support for an existing one--or even if you'd prefer to do-it-yourself (but need a little help now and then) check us out! 

If you need a Visual Fox Pro programmer who can develop robust, user-friendly database applications, assist with Foxpro 9 report design,  trigger Foxpro events, upload files to SQL using Visual Foxpro--all at competitive rates, please contact us because we can help you.

Looking for someone closer to your business?

When it comes to installing and supporting computer hardware, it makes sense to hire local talent.  For PC’s, servers and printers, you need a reputable company who can dispatch support technicians quickly to meet your hardware needs.

But when it comes to computer software, you have more options.  With high speed internet connections (DSL, T1, Cable), you’ll be pleased to discover that you’ll get the same great service and programming support whether we’re five miles or 2,000 miles from your office.  

We’ve worked with customers from California to New York, from Florida to Washington State.  Most of them have never met us in person—but are extremely pleased with our service, work ethic and attention to detail.

However, if  you’d still prefer a personal visit, we can accommodate your request for onsite visits as well.

How can you be sure you're working with a reputable company? Considering how easy it is to build a web site and hang out an electronic shingle, how can you be confident that the software development company you choose will meet your needs today--and tomorrow--at a fair price?  That's a valid concern, especially if you're hundreds, even thousands of miles away.    First, be sure to ask for references from any programming shop you're thinking about working with.  And then, call those references! Second, find out how long the FoxPro developer has been in business.  Most companies fail before they reach their fifth birthday.  It's true that past performance doesn't guarantee future results.  But all things being equal, wouldn't you rather work with FoxPro programmers who have been around the block a few times, rather than someone who may be hearing about your issue for the first time? Since 1994, our FoxPro programmers have been developing software apps, starting with FoxPro for DOS--and have continued to upgrade our skill sets as FoxPro evolved to version 9.0. We take full advantage of VFP's object-oriented programming capabilities wherever possible. This software enables us to write custom software that's tailored to meet our clients specific needs. For example: Our FoxPro developers build electronic bridges so clients can move business data securely and accurately between different systems, at minimal cost. If you manually transfer data--either internally or with outside vendors, we can save you time! For example, we've written a FoxPro interface for a bank, allowing them to automatically request flood certifications.  Previously, they manually sent faxes, waited for fax responses and then manually entered data into their system. Our interface improved their productivity immediately.   If you're tired of rekeying data into your order entry system, and then again into Quickbooks or Peachtree, we can help!  For example, we wrote a Quickbooks interface for a franchise which allows them to create new customer records and invoices in their VFP system, and then automatically post the updates into Quickbooks with the touch of a button.   We develop user-friendly data entry systems that make intelligent use of radio buttons, dropdown lists, auto-prefilling textboxes, and date lookup features. We realize that many users want to navigate using their mouse.  But faster typists prefer keeping their fingers on the keyboard. No matter which type of user you are, we can build screens that best meet your people's needs. For example, we wrote a system that allows data entry clerks to enter incoming orders very rapidly--automatically printing out work tickets without requiring users to take their hands off the keyboard or issue extra commands.   We take advantage of today's technologies to reduce errors and speed data collection. If you'd like to automate your inventory tracking processes, by all means contact us! We've developed barcode applications which are totally event driven. Unlike keyboard wedge systems, which do little more than fool your computer into thinking that the input is coming from the keyboard, our applications respond to scans from different sources. For example, a user could scan his ID badge, then scan several inventory items, and finally scan a customer barcode. We program our systems to identify these events in order to track who used which part(s) for which customer.  Imagine how this could simplify your inventory management and billing systems!

For expert FoxPro help, FoxPro programming support, or a free initial consultation, contact us.

If you want expert Visual FoxPro developers working on your project, give us a call!  

What sets us apart from our competition is our attention to detail and ability to create Visual FoxPro database solutions and programming support to meet your toughest business challenges.

Our goal is to build trusted relationships with our clients, providing business solutions for simple to complex needs in a timely and cost-effective manner.

I'm convinced that we can offer you an affordable Foxpro solution, geared to your specific needs, to help your business outpace your competition.  When you contact us, you won't be disappointed!

More about our philosophy and approach to doing business.

Jeanie and I appreciate your interest in our company, and hope you'll explore what we have to offer.  We're the owners of I/O Technologies Inc and take an active part in day-to-day operations. 

Dave founded I/O Technologies Inc in March of 1994.  Originally we ran our company out of a spare bedroom, and had one major client.  Over time, our client base has grown--helped largely by the internet--to the point where we now employ four full-time programmers and several support staff, working from office space in Germantown Wisconsin.

Dave started developing Foxpro applications in 1991, starting with Foxpro for DOS and moving on from there.  Ever since Microsoft purchased FoxPro and continued enhancing the software, we've kept on honing our skills and taking greater advantage of VFP's object-oriented programming language.  We really enjoy working with FoxPro.  It's blindingly fast, and comes with its own built in database. 

While we understand that Microsoft will continue supporting VFP 9.0 through the year 2015, we also realize that many companies prefer to migrate their applications over to a .NET environment.  Lately a larger portion of our workload has been devoted to doing just that.   The .NET framework has continued to undergo considerable enhancements over recent years, and we also enjoy working in this development environment.

A lot of people have asked why we don't outsource our work overseas.  We made a conscious decision not to go that route, for several reasons.  First, we believe that there are plenty of folks right here in the USA who share our solid work ethic.  Our programmers can usually match or exceed the productivity levels of several of their counterparts overseas.  Second, we've chosen to restrict our development efforts to North America, and its corresponding time zones.  Someone's usually here in the office from about 6am through 6pm CST.  But we also have families.  Jeanie and I were married in 1996 and have six children.  And we're active members of our church and community.  We believe in cultivating family life at home.  The idea of outsourcing work overnight to people who may likely call at odd hours with questions about work sent their way is not something I'd like to entertain. 

We know you have a lot of options when selecting a programming company.  We hope you'll touch base with us to talk about your programming needs.  We're confident you'll like what you see and hear when you contact us.