Model first, move smart: Why data modeling is the key to successful migrations

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

*** This blog is based upon a recent webcast that can be watched here. *** As with part 1, part 2 ,and part 3 of this data modeling blog series, this blog also stresses that the cloud is not nirvana. Yes, it offers essentially infinitely scalable resources. But you must pay for using them. When […]

*** This blog is based upon a recent webcast that can be viewed here. *** For NoSQL, data lakes, and data lake houses—data modeling of both structured and unstructured data is somewhat novel and thorny. This blog is an introduction to some advanced NoSQL and data lake database design techniques (while avoiding common pitfalls) is […]

Highlights in this blog: erwin Mart on Cloud 12.1 Account-based licensing Continued DBMS support, including NoSQL On the heels of its erwin® Data Modeler 12.1 general availability release on June 7, less than one month later, Quest Software® announces a new offering: erwin Mart on Cloud 12.1. Register to attend our What’s New webinar, hosted […]