Ability to completely customize each screen with: Putting the screens in the order needed, including as many or as few fields as needed on a screen, combining the type of fields on a screen, and labeling the field names allow Users to design the IRis screens to better fit the unique needs of their organization (i.e., you may now set up your Caller/Contact screen to match your intake procedure; screen design capability in other modules now under development).

Fast and easy. Better integration between modules by combining several related screens. This results in fewer keystrokes and reduces the amount of time necessary for your staff to collect data and provide information to clients.

On-screen lists of follow-ups and incomplete calls which are accessible to the individual Users as well as the Supervisor.

Updated interface with familiar Windows icons and toolbars make for easier and more intuitive navigation from screen to screen.

Ability to have several screens open at once, and toggle between them, gives Users true multi-tasking ability.

Advanced maintenance of keywords and taxonomies makes editing, adding, and deleting faster and easier.

Ability to create Keyword Groups allows users to locate services quickly for multiple keywords all related to one subject.

Changes to the built-in statistical reporting capabilities allow Supervisors to better track staff and agency performance, identify gaps in service, and provide a wide range of information to a variety of stakeholders.

On-screen clock allows end-users to see how long they've been on a call; helpful for some agencies who have a rule in place to "wrap up" calls which exceed a specified length of time.

Supports the AIRS/INFOLINE taxonomy standards for software compliancy, making it easier to adopt/update their taxonomy structure, and making uniformity of reporting more uniform when sharing data with other Users.

Choice to restructure the Resources information from the original Agencies-Programs structure to the new Agencies-Sites-Services structure (upon release of the Sites Module, under development). Organizations wishing to share Resources data with non-IRis users will be required to activate the Sites Module.

Supports the AIRS XML data transfer protocols and data standards recommendations. Licensing of the XML data transfer tool is optional, and requires activation of the Sites Module. Click here for more information about the XML tool.

Features for increased data integrity. You can now set up rules for each field, so that (if set), Users will not be able to go past a particular field without filling it in, or must fill in the correct type of answer. This is called "field validation".

Talking IRis feature can be used to help Users who are visually impaired ("text-to-speech" feature may be turned on or off)

Compiling printed directories of your Resources data for distribution of published copies is easier and gives a wider range of information that may be included/excluded through the use of filters. The second release of IRis 3.0 will include a "wizard" type of interface to walk Users through the creation of new Directories and reports.

New search capabilities increase the number of methods used to find the information needed. Having a variety of methods available lets each User use the method easiest for them, making them happier, less frustrated computer operators.

Professionally written manuals reduce the learning curve. A searchable, online manual is available from within the IRis 3.0 program, making the "how to" information easily accessible to end-users. An in-depth, printable IRis Query Manual covers everything about how to create on-the-fly reports and query searches.

New system security features allow you to set up Users and User Groups to limit or grant various levels of permissions (i.e., no permission, read only permission, or read/write permission). These permissions can apply to entire modules in IRis (perhaps someone can input Contact information, but cannot have access to Client information), or to individual fields (perhaps someone shouldn't have access to social security information, etc.).

More export formats are available for sending information from the Reports area (i.e. PDF, Excel, Access, etc.) -- making manipulation of the statistics outside the IRis application easier.

Ability to send a referral by email or fax are new features (with Internet connectivity, and WinFax)

Mapping feature shows location of referral agency or client and printed driving instructions (with Internet connectivity)

Ability to add "messages", "definitions" and "see also" terms to both keywords and taxonomy terms help end-Users identify whether they're using the correct term for the search.

Ability to attach "messages" to fields, so that end-Users are reminded to follow certain mandatory procedures (ask specified questions, file certain reports, etc.).

Audit trail for HIPAA compliance