Developed and integrated support for the InterSystems IRIS SQL dialect within Hibernate ORM, focusing on seamless database compatibility and maintainability. The work, committed to the hibernate/hibernate-orm repository, introduced a new dialect that enables Hibernate to interact effectively with InterSystems IRIS databases by supporting identity columns, custom SQL functions, and IRIS-specific pagination. Leveraging Java, SQL, and Hibernate, the implementation addressed the unique syntax and operational requirements of InterSystems IRIS, enhancing Hibernate’s extensibility for enterprise environments. The approach emphasized business value by broadening database integration options while maintaining code clarity and adaptability for future enhancements within the Hibernate ecosystem.