I.R.I.S. is an Authorized Distributor, Systems Integrator, and Developer for a wide variety of general-purpose, specialized, and custom software apps. We can help you find, evaluate, and implement scores of software apps (from the thousands that are available), that can be used for your Forestry, Natural Resources, or Environmental Information System. We support a wide range of apps, including:

Office Software Suites: In addition to meeting your basic business and managerial needs, We can show you how to use these programs for your Forestry, Natural Resources, or Environmental Information System. Furthermore, we can customize these poffice software suites using JavaScript or Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to meet your specialized needs. We can help you select, customize, and implement high-quality software programs such as:

Computer-Based Training: Investing in hardware and software does not make sense unless you know how to use it. Computer-Based Training Courses on CD provide a cost-effective means of learning software at your own pace; working more efficiently; reducing errors and frustration; and getting the most out of your investment. As part of our comprehensive approach to information systems, I.R.I.S. is an Authorized Distributor for Quest 2000 Inc, a leader in the field of Interactive Computer-Based Training. We can help you get the most out of your computer systems by providing you with a variety of inexpensive training courses delivered on CD for programs such as:

Surveying and Desktop Mapping Software: When you simply need to be able to make maps, I.R.I.S. can support you with a variety of helpful surveying and desktop mapping software programs. This software enables you to create, edit, symbolize, manage, print, etc... basic maps that can instantly convey information about your operations and projects. This includes apps such as:

Geospatial Software: Geospatial software enables you to display, edit, manipulate, analyze, and print "smart" maps. Let us show you how to use the terrabytes of digital maps and software that is available for little or no cost on the Internet. We can help you implement this powerful software, or do your project for you (while you get the credit!). I.R.I.S. distributes and supports the best geospatial software in the world including ESRI's ArcGIS and ERDAS IMAGINE, as well as customized apps and interfaces. Our Director was a Lead Applications Programmer at ESRI Redlands, so we can provide you with the same high- quality geospatial solutions, systems, software, and services - for half the price! This includes web and desktop versions of:

Forestry Apps: I.R.I.S. develops, distributes, and/or supports many apps that help Foresters implement conservation-based forest and stand management, while also helping them work faster, cheaper, and smarter. This includes simple, reliable, flexible software apps developed by ourselves, Forestry Software Associates, Timber and Transport, and other developers. We can provide you with Forestry apps that run on the internet, intranets, and networks, as well as rugged field PC's, ultra-rugged handheld computers, and touch-screen tablets. Contact us for more information about for-fee and free apps such as:

Forest Products Software: Since natural resources conservation includes fully utilizing those that must be harvested to meet human needs, I.R.I.S. has developed, distributes, and supports a a complete range Forest Products software. This includes simple, reliable, low cost software programs from ourselves, Forestry Software Associates, and other developers. The following apps run on Personal Computers (PC), ultra-rugged Handheld Computers (HH), or both PCs and Handhelds (PC/HH):

Natural Resources And Environmental Software: I.R.I.S. has developed, distributes, and supports many different software programs specifically designed to help natural resource and environmental people work more efficiently and effectively. In addition, we have information about many other little known, but useful software programs. We can help you find, evaluate, select, and implement the software that is best for you! This includes software apps such as:

Custom Software Apps and User Interfaces: Whenever possible, I.R.I.S. uses commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to minimize the time and cost of implementing your information system. If we cannot find software that works the way you do, we can use efficient 5th generation programming languages to quickly design, develop, document, and implement custom software for you. Software development is our forte'. The Founder of I.R.I.S. won 1st Overall in a Nationwide Natural Resources Software Contest. Today, I.R.I.S. has designed, developed, and/or distributed Forestry, Natural Resources, and Environmental software apps that are used around the world. When you cannot find software that you like, we can quickly develop custom software apps and user interfaces using third, fourth, and fifth generation languages, including: