The flexibility of the connectivity adapters of InterSystems IRIS is remarkable. The platform ensures robust integration with multiple standards, ranging from essential healthcare protocols, such as HL7 over TCP/IP, to established web service standards like SOAP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although it has a very cool messaging system where it is possible to have a complete view of the entire integration flow, I believe that the resending of messages can be improved, thus facilitating the tests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease of seeing the messages and understanding the entire flow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The connections on the portal, when clicking on a class, should show the entire flow, not just those that connect with that class. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Excellent read and write performance, even with large volumes of data.

It uses a proprietary database structure (globals) that is extremely efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ObjectScript language has an unconventional syntax, which can be challenging for developers familiar with languages like JavaScript, Python, or Java.

Additionally, concepts such as globals and namespaces require time and hands-on experience to fully grasp. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The variety of data storage options (objects, relational tables, unstructured data) as well as the variety of options for interacting with the data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Too many options can sometimes lead to confusion. Which option is best ? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

InterSystems IRIS is one of the best platforms on the market, I have been using InterSystems products for over 10 years now and it just keeps getting better and better. IRIS is a big platform to learn but once you know your way around, its Incomparable to other products on the market Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform is a big beast, so it takes teams a while to utilise IRIS to its full potential. Certain Health Share connect features are not available out of the box The license cost is sometime unaffordable for clients Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

InterSystems Iris right of the bat has some incredible out of the box features that deliver poweful connections and transfomations so that data is recieved, transfmormed and sent out quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the biggest downside to InterSystems Iris (and is actually small in comparison to what it could be) is that if you want to add custom functionaility you will have to learn a the InterSystems Specific programming language (at least a little) to get it built out. It follows pretty standard programing rules and syntax though so it won't take long to get moving with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Exceptional Performance: Intersystems IRIS is known for its speed and efficiency in data processing. Its high-performance caching engine and in-memory processing capabilities allow it to handle large volumes of data quickly and efficiently.

Flexibility and Scalability: IRIS supports a variety of data models such as relational data, documents, and graphics. This provides greater flexibility to shape the data according to the specific needs of the application. Furthermore, the system is highly scalable and can handle increasing workloads without compromising performance.

Integration and Interoperability: Intersystems IRIS is a robust integration platform, enabling easy data exchange between heterogeneous systems. It supports a variety of integration standards such as HL7, JSON, SOAP and REST, making it easy for different systems and applications to communicate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

However, it has some negative points to be considered.

Learning Curve: For developers who are familiar with other database management systems, there may be an initial learning curve to adapt to the specifics and quirks of IRIS.

Cost: Intersystems IRIS is an enterprise-grade solution and therefore can be more expensive compared to other database options on the market. Costs can increase significantly depending on the size of the deployment and additional resources required.

Hardware Requirements: Due to the focus on high performance, IRIS may have more demanding hardware requirements compared to other database solutions, which can influence infrastructure costs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

With InterSystems IRIS you can work with lots of standards plus you have the chance to make your own coding new classes on your own. The product is constantly adding new features and you also have a community willing to help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While this is not something bad for me, this is product has so many features that can be a little overwhelming at first use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

InterSystems IRIS supports multiple data models, including SQL, no SQL, key-value, and object-oriented, for flexible and efficient data management. It provides an integrated development environment for creating and deploying cloud-based enterprise applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

InterSystems IRIS is complex with a lot of features and capabilities, which can make it difficult for new users to get up to speed quickly. Depending on the specific needs and scale of an organisation, InterSystems IRIS can be more expensive than other data management solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

WRC support. I used to contact WRC where I am lacking. I got very good support and suggestions what I wanted. Good documentation, it is very well explained even for starters easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Frequent version change. It is not adaptable in organizational level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.