The IRIS Update - Summer 2026

IRIS 10 Rollout Expected to be Completed this Summer

Welcome to the latest edition of the IRIS Update! After two years of building, refining, and testing the news version of IRIS, we are excited to announce that we've now reached an important milestone—all IRIS-using counties are now either fully migrated to IRIS 10 or are in the process of completing their testing period and expected to migrate by this summer.


In addition to the latest information on the rollout, below, you'll also find information on the newly released IRIS 10 VMS module, as well as a new log in option we've added on the redesigned IRIS informational webpage.


IRIS 10 Rollout Update

Since last fall, our team has been steadily migrating counties onto IRIS 10, and we now have 16 counties (dark blue on map) using the system on a daily basis. Additionally, the final 12 IRIS-using counties (light blue) are all in various states of testing, and our focus over the next couple of months will be to move those counties permanently onto the new system as well.


As we work with this last group of testing counties, it is possible that our anticipated time table will shift, but our goal is to have all testing counties moved onto IRIS 10 by early summer with IRIS 9 support ending by the end of summer. As we work toward this goal, we'll continue to share updates on our progress and provide specific dates once we can identify them with more certainty.


Following the migration, we will continue to work to augment and improve IRIS 10 as the team focuses its attention and resources on system enhancements and wish list items, such as more user customization options for users.


If you have any questions about the migration or other IRIS-related concerns, please let us know at support@aociris.org.

IRIS 10: VMS Module Now Available

With the arrival of spring, we are excited to announce that IRIS 10's Vegetation Management Module (VMS) is now available for use and testing.


Both counties that have fully migrated to IRIS 10, as well as those in testing, can now begin using/testing VMS. A few counties have their VMS system separate from the rest of their IRIS modules, and for those counties, we will reach out directly to you to help you get started in VMS.


Our VMS Quick Start Guide will help you become familiar with the module, and if you have VMS-related questions or are interested in scheduling training, please reach out to us at support@aociris.org.

Log in to IRIS 10 from the IRIS Informational Webpage

We have redesigned our IRIS informational website, and you can view the updated site here: https://aociris.org


As part of the redesign, we have also added an IRIS 10 log in button in the upper right corner, providing another way to access your IRIS 10 account.

Questions & Feedback

If you have general questions for IRIS Support or a discussion topic for other users, please email it to support@aociris.org, and we will share your questions and answers in the next edition of The IRIS Update.