I am not using HALO yet. It doesnt look much different than the system I am using right now except its online based and I have a mainframe in the back office. My Horizon system has performed for me for the last 3 years. I have had 1 update in that period. It is very efficient for my use. pre set menus for 5 week cycle that changes automatically at different meal times. have had very few glitches in 3 yrs.