Computer/Tech

Tech Week Des Moines with Ben and Don

It's going to be a very, very busy time as Des Moines Tech Week kicks off ten days of exploring, sharing, learning and doing. To round it all out for us we asked Ben McDougal and Don Fazer to come by the studio to share with us what the heck all the fuss is about and what's going on. Here is our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Business and Websites What You Need to Know

If your business is saddled with an older website chances are you are missing out on a high percentage of traffic.  Why?  Because today nearly 50% of all web searches are done on mobile units and that is a game changer.  Jordan Engbers is the creative design director at DWebware based in Urbandale.  We talked about the world of design and build and why responsive design is so critical for business. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

IP Pathways with Joe Shields

When we asked Joe Shields to come by the News Hour to talk about his business, IP Pathways we had no idea he was getting ready for a major public relations event.  He kept on schedule and came to the studio to talk up business growth, what IP Pathways offers businesses and why expand in the Des Moines Metro community of Urbandale.  Our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

GopherMods with Casey Profita

What started out in his dorm room has exploded into GopherMods a place where you get "stuff fixed" in five locations.  From iPhones to game centers entrepreneur Casey Profita and his crew can get you communicating again.  We welcomed him to Urbandale and the Des Moines Metro:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Gravitate with Geoff Wood

When Start Up City announced they would close their doors Geoff Wood from Welch Avenue and others associated with the tech start-up "incubator" were wondering where "home" might be.  The answer is Gravitate located in the Midland Building downtown Des Moines.  How is it similar to Start Up City and what advantages are there to this model?  We asked those questions and more. Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

This Is Cool: IGOR with Dwight Stewart

We don't often "Geek Out" but today we did.  Dwight Stewart is a self proclaimed "serial entrepreneur" and our friend Mike Colwell suggested that we talk to Dwight about...IGOR.  OK, we don't want to geek out on you however...IGOR is "Power-over-Ethernet" which connects such things as LED lighting, HVAC, security and more.  From homes to large businesses who want to save energy and time.  This could very well be your answer!  Here you go:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Guiding IT Professionals Toward a Career

So many decisions when it comes to building a career in Information Technology. Today we visited with Tom Henrickson of MyITCareerCoach.com about that very issue.  What is it that he does to assist IT Professionals in decision making?  How does he work with individuals to help them better understand their choices?  How often do the "chairs get moved" in IT and how he helps set them back in order.  Interesting conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Mobile Applications and DR Arthur

He's one of the brightest people we know, DR Arthur came by to talk a bit about the rise of mobile applications and his business PhoneApp.com. What is the future of this method of communication and what are his clients asking for?  We talk about that and more.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Kate Washut and Far Reach Technologies

At first glance you might think Far Reach Technologies is another "tech company" but, in fact, it is much more.  Kate Washut is the CEO of the company that began as a necessity for survival back in 2007 and then they realized that their clients needed more than just websites...they needed to know how to market.  Our thanks to Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone for bringing Kate to the News Hour.  If you're in Des Moines you can see and hear the story of Far Reach Technologies this Wednesday.  Here is some ticket information.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.  

Did You Know it Could be Fixed? Jake Roberts

This may not come as a surprise to you but we figured that if you broke your cell phone or tablet screen the equipment was done. Not so fast says Jake Roberts of We Fix It Repair based in the Historic Valley Junction.  When you listen you will note Michael's surprise.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.