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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 […]

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. […]

When it comes to using AI and machine learning across your organization, there are many good reasons to provide your data and analytics community with an intelligent data foundation. For instance, Large Language Models (LLMs) are known to ultimately perform better when data is structured. And being that data is fluid and constantly changing, it’s […]

Continue to conquer data chaos and build your data landscape on a sturdy and standardized foundation with erwin® Data Modeler 14.0. The gold standard in data modeling solutions for more than 30 years continues to evolve with its latest release, highlighted by: PostgreSQL 16.x support Data Valt redesign NoSQL framework rework erwin ER360 enhancements User […]

Added data quality capability ready for an AI era Data quality has never been more important than as we head into this next AI-focused era. Whether it’s truly understanding the quality of your data, being able to pinpoint and resolve quality issues quickly, or ensuring that the data feeding your AI models, and produced by […]

The data mesh framework In the dynamic landscape of data management, the search for agility, scalability, and efficiency has led organizations to explore new, innovative approaches. One such innovation gaining traction is the data mesh framework. The data mesh approach distributes data ownership and decentralizes data architecture, paving the way for enhanced agility and scalability. […]

At Sparkle, we’re a holistic data partner helping organizations increase their data maturity in a strategic yet pragmatic way. One of the key ingredients to ensure data is really embedded in an organization, and one of the key enablers to increase the strategic impact of data, is the setup of a successful data governance program. […]

With examples of online marketplaces all around us, smart organizations are following suit by providing data marketplaces to data consumers across their enterprises. Treating data as a product and making it available through a marketplace is a rapidly trending and proven approach to better using and managing your data. A well-structured, well-governed data marketplace offers […]

How uniting a football team around a common goal is like uniting IT and business users collaborating over a data model Football is back, baby! As the crisp fall air starts to roll into all our lives with the aroma of pumpkin spice wafting towards us from a nearby Starbucks and hoodies coming out of […]

Q: Is data modeling cool again? A: It always was and is getting cooler!! In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, data reigns supreme. The data-driven enterprise relies on accurate, accessible, and actionable information to make strategic decisions and drive innovation. Amidst the evolving technological landscape, one constant remains despite the ongoing attacks from nay-sayers: the importance […]