About IrisBG
IrisBG is a collection management platform for botanical gardens, arboreta, herbaria, and private estates. It helps manage both living and preserved botanical collections, with features for mapping, reporting, and public web sharing.
IrisBG is a specialized collection management software for botanical gardens, arboreta, and institutions with living or preserved plant collections. Developed by Compositae AS, it provides a comprehensive platform for managing accession data, taxonomy, garden locations, and multimedia. Key features include a mapping module for visualizing collections, a Web Explorer for public-facing online access, and tools for managing plant material exchanges via a Web Store. The system supports both on-premise deployment using MS SQL Server and a cloud-hosted option on Azure. It integrates with GIS tools like ArcGIS for mobile data collection. Pricing is quote-based, calculated via an online tool, and a 60-day free trial is available. Support is provided through online resources and a user forum.
Pros & Cons
- Provides a comprehensive, specialized feature set for botanical collection management.
- Offers both cloud-hosted and on-premise deployment options.
- Integrates with ESRI ArcGIS for mobile data collection and mapping.
- Includes a public-facing Web Explorer to share collection data online.
- A free, fully functional 60-day trial is available for evaluation.
- The desktop client is Windows-only, requiring virtualization software for macOS users.
- Pricing is not published directly and requires using a calculator and requesting a quote.
- Full multilingual data support and other key features like mapping are optional, paid modules.
Features
Key features
Manages data for both living and preserved botanical collections, including accessions, plants, and taxonomy.
Displays and updates coordinates for plants and garden locations on various map types, including custom and online maps like Google Maps.
Shares the plant collection publicly through a searchable, mobile-friendly website with maps, tours, and detailed plant information.
Allows bulk import of data from Excel (XLSX) and CSV files with built-in validation.
Creates catalogues for offering plant material (like Index Seminum) and handles orders and shipping labels.
Additional features
Publishes store catalogues online, allowing customers to place orders directly.
Provides built-in support for multiple languages in the interface and for data entry in dedicated fields.
Allows for mobile data collection and editing of plant records using ESRI's ArcGIS Field Maps app on iOS and Android devices.
Exports data in formats like Darwin Core 2 for GBIF and for initiatives like the Public Gardens as Sentinels against Invasive Plants (PGSIP).
Generates reports and labels in formats like Excel and Word.
Automates regular data exports and uploads to the Web Explorer.
Supports both locally hosted MS SQL Server databases and a managed cloud database service on Microsoft Azure.
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About IrisBG
IrisBG is a collection management platform for botanical gardens, arboreta, herbaria, and private estates. It helps manage both living and preserved botanical collections, with features for mapping, reporting, and public web sharing.
IrisBG Details
IrisBG's In-App Market Place
Does IrisBG have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD, EUR, GBP
Pros & Cons
- Provides a comprehensive, specialized feature set for botanical collection management.
- Offers both cloud-hosted and on-premise deployment options.
- Integrates with ESRI ArcGIS for mobile data collection and mapping.
- Includes a public-facing Web Explorer to share collection data online.
- A free, fully functional 60-day trial is available for evaluation.
- The desktop client is Windows-only, requiring virtualization software for macOS users.
- Pricing is not published directly and requires using a calculator and requesting a quote.
- Full multilingual data support and other key features like mapping are optional, paid modules.
IrisBG's Support Options
Documentation
https://www.irisbg.com/document-p.aspxCommunity Forums
https://irisbg.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/community/topics