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IaaS — Infrastructure as Service (IaaS) A cloud computing service model that delivers computing, storage and network resources to users via the cloud.
IAC — inter-application communication (IAC) A technology that enables software applications on remote or local machines to communicate with each other.
IAC — Interapplication communication (IAC) The capability of one computer program to communicate with another program. With IAC, two (or more) programs can execute simultaneously, share data, and…
IAM — Identity and Access Management (IAM) A service that is used to authenticate access to the various services of AWS. IAM allows users to securely control access to their infrastructure and…
IBIS — Integrated Ballistics Information System (IBIS) a database used for acquiring, storing, and analyzing images of bullets and cartridge casings.
ICC — Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage for expenses a property owner must incur, above and beyond the cost to repair the physical damage the structure actually sustained from a…
ICD-9-CM — International Classification of Diseases - 9th revision - Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) ICD-9-CM stands for the "International Classification of Diseases - 9th revision - Clinical Modification.
ICE — IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) An exempt exchange under CFMA 2000. It is exempt from many reporting requirements that are required of Nymex.
ICU — Intensive Care Unit (ICU) A hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive care.
IEEE — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE Standard 1003.1-1990 (aka POSIX.1) defines C program interfaces for the operating system that enable source code portability beyond the ANSI C…
IEUBK — Integrated Exposure Uptake Biokinetic Model (IEUBK) Integrated Exposure Uptake Biokinetic Model for Lead in Children (IEUBK) and the Technical Review Workgroup for Lead (TRW) is an interoffice workgroup…
IFLOWS — Integrated Flood Observing and Warning System (IFLOWS) A 1200 baud wide area network utilizing UHF/VHF radio and land line communications; IFLOWS components include rainfall and stage sensors, transceivers…
IGA — Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) A written agreement between a governmental agency and an outside agency that provides HIV services.
IGDS — Interactive Graphics Design Software (IGDS) Intergraph IGDS file formats can be converted to and from ARC/INFO coverages.
IGES — Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) A common data format used for transfer of CAD data. IGES files can be converted to and from ARC/INFO coverages.
IMB — Infrastructure Management Board (IMB) ACRF management team that manages the overall budget, planning, user request screening, activity implementation, and impact assessments for the ARM…
IMR — Independent Medical Review (IMR) A process where expert medical professionals, who have no relationship to your health insurance company or health plan, review specific medical decisions…
INA — Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) INA means the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.
INA — Irrigation Non-Expansion Area (INA) A geographic area in Arizona that has been designated as having insufficient groundwater to provide a reasonably safe supply for the irrigation of the…
INS — Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) A federal agency which regulates immigration and naturalization of aliens.
IOU — Investor Owned Utility (IOU) A power provider owned by stockholders or other investors; sometimes referred to as a private power provider, in contrast to a public power provider that…
IR — Infrared (IR) Radiation Infrared (IR) radiation is electromagnetic radiation whose wavelength is longer than that of visible light, but shorter than microwaves.
IR2 — Immediate Relative (IR2) A minor child of a petitioner who is an American citizen.
IRA — Individual Retirement Account (IRA) A retirement savings program for individuals to which yearly tax-deductible contributions up to a specified limit can be made.
IRF — instantaneous radiative flux (IRF) An approach that involves collecting data on the distribution of radiation and the radiatively active constituents of the atmosphere and radiative…
IRP — Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) A plan developed by an electric power provider, sometimes as required by a public regulatory commission or agency, that defines the short and long term…
IRS — Indoor residual spraying (IRS) Treatment of houses where people spend night-time hours, by spraying insecticides that have residual efficacy (i.e.
IRS — Internal Revenue Service (IRS) The federal agency that collects income taxes in the United States.
ISDN — Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) provides WAN (see WAN) combined transmission of analog and digital services. ISDN is offered as a Basic Rate Service on either one or two channels for WAN…
ISO — Independent System Operator (ISO) An independent, Federally regulated entity established to coordinate regional transmission in a non-discriminatory manner and ensure the safety and…
ISO — International Organization for Standardization (ISO) A worldwide federation of national standards bodies (e.g., ANSI from the U.S.) that develops international standards.
ISP — Intermediate Service Provider (ISP) Assists in processing tax return information between the ERO (or the taxpayer, in the case of online filing) and the Transmitter.
ISTEA/TEA-21 — Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century (ISTEA/TEA-21) Federal legislation that encompasses all transportation regulation and funding (Inter-modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act was the original title).
ITUM — Integrated Terrain Unit Mapping (ITUM) An example of integrated data management. It is the process of adjusting terrain unit boundaries so that there is increased coincidence between the…