InterSystems IRIS™ data platform provides a multi-model architecture that allows you to use the data model that best fits each task in your application — relational, object, or even direct/native access — all accessible through the language of your choice. Multi-model features available in InterSystems IRIS include:

• Industry-standard APIs for SQL and object access
• An API to store data in a custom optimized data structure
• A reusable database connection that supports using the best data model for each task
• APIs for your language of choice (including Java, .NET, and ObjectScript)
• An underlying consistent structure, avoiding data duplication