O   f   f   i   c   e        o   f Information Technology
	Providing Computer-based Knowledge and Tools to the Florida Community

Programs Software Systems

This office is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining software systems and applications in support of IFAS programs for extension, research, and teaching.

Software Products

Note: CD-ROM and floppy disk software products are no longer supported by IFAS IT, but copies of some may still be purchased from the IFAS Bookstore. Product information, instructions and known issues concerning software originally produced by OIT Software Systems may still be found on our software support page.

Major Systems

EDIS -- Electronic Data Information Source
Lead person: Petraq Papagorgii
Libarian: Diana Hagan
The Florida Cooperative Extension publications library. 

DDIS -- Distance Diagnostic and Identification System
Lead person: Jiannong Xin
Provides an environment using digital media and the Internet for identification of plant, insect, livestock, and disease problems.

FAS -- Faculty Accomplishments System
Lead person: Richard Lee
The software used for reporting accomplishments and plan-of-work for UF/IFAS faculty.

FAWN -- Florida Automated Weather Network
Lead person: Andy King
The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) is composed of 21 (expanding to 32 by January 2003) automated weather stations located at UF/IFAS Research and Education Centers and Extension Service Sites throughout Florida. Its mission is "to provide accurate and timely weather data to a wide variety of users."

Contact Information

Telephone: 
352-392-0429
FAX:
352-846-1215
Postal address: 
P.O. Box 110350, Gainesville, FL 32611 
Customer Support: ifashelp@ifas.ufl.edu
EDIS Customer Support: edishelp@ifas.ufl.edu