Author Archives: Brian Kerhin

About Brian Kerhin

Brian Kerhin is the founder and President of Byte Harmony, Inc. Brian attended college at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering. Brian focused on software development and network administration while in college also doing a 4 year internship for Wandling Engineering doing 3d animation, designing and implementing their network and networks of their clients. Upon completing his degree he returned home and took a position as Network Administrator for Steel Craft Corporation (Hartford Steel Craft, Snoway International and Hartford Finishing) in Hartford, Wisconsin. Brian left Steel Craft Corporation to devote his full time and attention to Byte Harmony. Byte Harmony has provided computer services out of the Milwaukee area since 2001. Services include computer support (MSP, T&M, Project, Consultation), telecommunications support and outsourcing, Internet hosting and web development.

Seeing the Future of the Cloud by Considering the Past

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Brian Kerhin

Cloud computing, haven’t we seen you before? The past is the best predictor of the future! Continue reading →

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WordPress RSS and Magpie

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Brian Kerhin

To use PHP to parse feeds use Magpie: http://magpierss.sourceforge.net/ Magpie doesn’t work well (much at all) with RSS2, however, the RDF feed works great . BK Tweet

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Brian Kerhin is one of 12 not so angry CompTIA MSP Experts

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Brian Kerhin

Brian was proud to be one of 12 experts to improve the quality of computer support world wide. Continue reading →

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Quoting Options for Autotask – Introduction

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Brian Kerhin

Here are the Quote / Proposal systems that will be presented:
• Autotask Native Quotes
• Varstreet
• Quosal
• QuoteWerks Continue reading →

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Renewal Notifications for Contracts, Warranties, & Subscriptions

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Brian Kerhin

Contracts, CI and subscriptions expire with no one catching it, this is where migraines grow. Continue reading →

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Goodbye Mark Hello Jay!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Brian Kerhin

Mark Crawl has left Autotask, who’s the leader of the pack now? Continue reading →

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Modern small business marketing web site

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Brian Kerhin

Click Far, a great example of small business doing a web site right. Continue reading →

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Autotask Major Release Feb 17th 2011

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Brian Kerhin

The Feb 17th 2011 Autotask Release skipped nice to have for need to have. Continue reading →

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My Trip to Autotask HQ

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Brian Kerhin

My trip to Autotask HQ included planes, trains and automobiles. What an adventure! Continue reading →

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Byte Harmony CEO a ROCK STAR

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Brian Kerhin

Brian Kerhin has been named an Autotask Rock Star! Continue reading →

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