erwin Expert Blog

When you first heard about the PowerDesigner EOL, it’s unlikely you thought, “Great, I’ve been waiting for a chance to migrate all my models.” Instead, you may have thought, “WTH?!” Followed by, “Now what?” If you’ve been using PowerDesigner for years, this feels personal. You’ve built models, defined standards, customized metadata and probably created a […]

Does it feel like you’re getting more pressure than time to modernize your data environment? I’ve seen this a lot lately, along with the setbacks it creates. The trouble is, when everyone’s rushing to migrate faster, data modeling gets overlooked right when it matters most: in pre-migration planning. And without a clear model of your […]

The data landscape has evolved dramatically. Today’s data teams are more distributed than ever, working with an increasingly complex modern data stack that spans cloud warehouses, transformation tools, and API-first architectures. Yet despite these technological advances, one challenge persists: overcoming the gap between data modeling and implementation. erwin Data Modeler 15.0 changes that narrative entirely. […]

As SAP PowerDesigner approaches its end of life (EOL), you could soon find yourself plunged into data modeling darkness. The updates are stopping, support is disappearing and connectivity is limited. If you’re still relying on SAP PowerDesigner, you must ask yourself: Can my business afford to be left in the dark? A looming power outage […]

AI initiatives offer great opportunities for innovation, efficiency and increased competitiveness—but only when the underlying data supporting your efforts is trustworthy, well-governed and ready for intelligent use. Without confidence in the data and AI models you deploy, AI presents more risk to your business than help. That’s why we’re excited to introduce erwin® Data Intelligence […]

Now that SAP PowerDesigner is going EOL, you face a critical decision. Should you ride it out to the bitter end, or jump horses before the risks of using outdated software become a reality? The truth is, clinging to this legacy tool is like betting on an aging racehorse that can’t keep up with its […]

  The pressure to deliver successful AI projects is at an all-time high. Yet even the biggest names in tech – from Amazon and Google to Microsoft and OpenAI – have suffered headline-grabbing AI disasters. Despite massive budgets, top-tier talent and cutting-edge infrastructure, they faced delays, escalating costs and reputational damage. Why? Because AI is […]

When Moderna began developing its COVID-19 vaccine in early 2020, the company’s secret weapon wasn’t just its mRNA technology – it was decades of meticulously valued and curated research data. By understanding the true worth of their experimental data sets, Moderna had invested heavily in data management systems that allowed them to design their vaccine […]

Companies are leaning into delivering on data intelligence and governance initiatives in 2025 according to our recent State of Data Intelligence research. From increasing the strategic use of high-value data across organizations to advancing data and governance efforts to an AI-ready state, expectations are high for the contributions of data professionals in the year ahead. […]

As SAP PowerDesigner nears extinction, it’s time to explore a highly evolved data modeling alternative. And while change is hard, switching to erwin doesn’t have to be. So, let’s jump right into the top 5 ways erwin Data Modeler will make your job easier than the soon-to-be-unsupported SAP PowerDesigner-osaurus.  1. Streamlined model migration You may […]