InterSystems IRIS Reviews & Product Details

It works! There are loads of pre-built components that you can use straight out of the box, the data transformations GUI is very simple to use, and if you need to create custom business components, this can be easily done using code. So you can essentially solve all interoperability problems with IRIS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the documentation for methods can be non-existent. The documentation may just say the method name, with no explanation on what it does. This means that you may have to look at the underlying code to determine what a particular method does. Which can obviously be time consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find it very useful because of the way it is programmed and the way SQL connections are made, as everything is integrated. The global variables part is also very good, and the documentation is quite complete, making it easy to find what I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm not a big fan of the screen creation part, as I find the ZEN framework a bit complicated to use. Additionally, I miss native resources aimed at Brazil. Another point is that the community is mostly American or European, which makes it even more difficult for those seeking support or specific content for our country. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Like the evolution of Caché, InterSystems IRIS has greatly improved with its added tools and the increased possibility of using other languages ​​with it.

The increased use of generative AI, as well as machine learning and analysis, has made it even more effective.

A very positive improvement has also been the growth of the developer community, always ready to help and support, as well as the InterSystems employees themselves. "Support" has become much faster this way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While it's a normal evolution to stop using certain components, I believe that the lack of support for these deprecated items, or a suggestion closer to the current tool, somewhat hinders development for clients who don't update as quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What impresses me most about InterSystems IRIS is the way it solves the problem of technological fragmentation. In many projects, you need a relational database, a cache for performance, a search engine, and an integration tool (ESB) all separately. IRIS puts all of this into a single high-performance "box." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The steep learning curve of the proprietary ObjectScript language and the smaller community compared to open source technologies are the main technical friction points I observe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate the Worldwide Response Center (WRC) provided by InterSystems IRIS. Their support team is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable, answering every question with great expertise. It feels like having an extension of our own team. The WRC is a game changer, especially in sectors like finance and automotive where downtime isn't an option. I value that we can set the priority of the ticket and, in crisis situations, they provide immediate access to engineers who truly solve the problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve can be steep, especially for newer features or complex cloud configurations. While the documentation is extensive, it can sometimes be difficult to find specific examples for advanced scenarios. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

InterSystems products, in general, are outstanding, but IRIS has something extra. What I like most is that IRIS feels like a toolbox that brings together the main InterSystems products, such as Caché and Ensemble, all in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall, the system is great. The only downside I’ve noticed, as a software developer, is the lack of online tutorials and discussions that cover the development process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, what I like most is how simple it makes working with data. I don't have to think too much about whether it's SQL or NoSQL, it just works. It's quick, reliable, and doesn't slow me down when I'm handling real-time stuff. I also love that it connects so easily with other systems, saves a lot of headache when you are trying to get everything talking to each other. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If I had to point out something, I'd say getting started can feel a but tricky at first. There's a lot of power in the platform, but it means you spend some time learning your way around. The look and feel of the interface could also be a but more modern. Nothing that's a dealbreaker, but those are the small things that stand out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The easy integration of AI into IRIS greatly facilitates daily work. Another important point is the recurring updates released on the platform, which help keep everything constantly evolving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning process is a bit time-consuming and it may take some time until I feel completely comfortable with the use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about InterSystems IRIS is the combination of performance and flexibility. It handles large volumes of data very well without losing speed, and the integration with different languages and services greatly facilitates development. Additionally, the platform is stable and reliable, which provides a lot of security in daily operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like least about InterSystems IRIS is that some parts of the platform could be a bit more intuitive. Sometimes, it takes a little while to get used to how everything works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that InterSystems IRIS is particularly well-suited for ERP applications requiring reliability, performance, and data consistency. The platform's flexibility facilitates integrations, especially with nginx as a web server and HAProxy as a reverse proxy. Additionally, the initial setup is easy, and the product's security hardening is facilitated by the online documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The areas for improvement mainly involve integrations with other platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.