I.R.I.S. is an Authorized Distributor, Systems Integrator, and Developer for a wide variety of general-purpose, specialized, and customized software programs. We can show you how to take general-purpose software and use it for Forestry, Natural Resource, and Environmental Information Systems. Alternatively, we can help you find and implement specialized software that meets your needs. If you can't find software that you like, I.R.I.S. can quickly design, develop, and document custom software using efficient 5th generation programming languages. I.R.I.S. can do all the work for you, or help you select and implement the best software for you. This includes increasingly low-cost, reliable apps from Adobe, AutoDesk, ESRI, ERDAS, Intuit, Microsoft, and ourselves, such as:

Office Software Suites: In addition to meeting your basic business and managerial needs, we can often customize these programs to meet your Natural Resource Conservation and Management needs. We can help you select, customize, and implement high-quality software programs including:

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 Software: I.R.I.S. has developed, distributes, and supports many different software programs specifically designed to help Foresters work more efficiently and effectively, while also improving the management of our forest resources. 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):

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 Resource 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 and Interfaces: Whenever possible, I.R.I.S. uses off-the-shelf software to minimize the time and cost of implementing information systems. However, software development is our forte'. I.R.I.S. has won national awards and recognition for software that it has written, and we have software in use around the world. When you cannot find software that you like, we can quickly develop custom software programs and interfaces using third, fourth, and fifth generation languages, including: