DATASHEET
Competitive Analysis
ER/Studio vs CA ERwin ®
The Embarcadero ER/Studio® Enterprise Suite Feature/Functionality ER/Studio ERwin
provides the toolset needed to create accurate Undo/Redo x x
data models that help companies respond to On screen editing, attribute copy/move, x x
changing business conditions, reduce data primary key creation
redundancy, improve productivity and comply with Zoom and Overview navigational windows x
regulatory standards. With more flexible licensing Multiple auto-layout algorithms x
options, better reliability and frequent product Industry and subject area data model templates x
enhancements, today’s leading organizations are Naming standards x x
expiring CA ERwin and upgrading to the more Where Used Analysis x
powerful and easy-to-use ER/Studio. Logical Data Modeling x x
Physical Data Modeling x x
OVERVIEW Dimensional Modeling x x
Compare and Merge x x
Information management and data architecture teams globally are
faced with standardization, governance, and metadata challenges as Model Diff Reporting x
they manage and optimize their IT infrastructure. Embarcadero ER/ DDL Generation x x
Studio is an industry-leading multi-platform data modeling tool armed
with the right functionality to help users overcome these challenges. Reverse Engineering x x
As companies look toward addressing these complex business ALTER generation x x
challenges and using data modeling to solve them, companies view Collaborative Repository x x
the selection of data modeling tools as a critical decision. This decision
involves determining which tool can deliver the advanced features Enterprise Data Dictionary System x
and capabilities needed to support the needs of data architects, data Custom XML Schema creation x
modelers, DBAs and developers.
Web-based metadata search and reporting x
ER/Studio possesses powerful features like nested sub-models, “where
used” analysis, data lineage documentation, an extensible repository,
Programmatic access to application (SDK) x x
navigational aids, and an auto-layout engine that make working Built-in Model Validation Wizard* x
with even the most complex data models easy. ER/Studio allows
companies to define and reuse common data elements across projects
Process & Conceptual Modeling** x x
to promote standardization. Companies are confident in choosing Flexible licensing options x
ER/Studio over ERwin as the data modeling of choice for creating a
modeling environment that is both more productive and efficient. And * ER/Studio offers a built-in Model Validation wizard to check for model complete,
with flexible concurrent licensing options, self-service reporting for CA ERwin requires use of a separate tool that requires importing the data model
end-users and major yearly product updates, making the decision to ** Process & Conceptual Modeling through EA/Studio
upgrade to ER/Studio has never been easier.
CASE STUDY made it easier than the competition to work across models and
libraries. It was also easier to scope redundancy and data reuse
When Denmark’s largest trade union 3F was faced with migrating from with ER/Studio, and their interface was superior. Access to valuable
a legacy database system, implementing a new SOA infrastructure, metadata was easier than CA ERwin and they found the ER/Studio
and taking on new data quality initiatives, the search for a new data repository much easier to understand and access.
modeling vendor became an urgent requirement. So it was no surprise
that they created a comprehensive RFP and distributed it to the top ”I thoroughly tested a variety of products, comparing them to the
modeling providers to source a solution that addressed their need for needs of our organization. Though I did not have visibility to all our
database design and modeling. needs at that time, I am very pleased with ER/Studio, which I think
of as the best data modeling solution,” commented Ulla Sprogøe.
After vendor demonstrations, 3F began testing the vendor’s software “Based on functionality, support, customer references and price,
in their own environment, and 3F found ER/Studio’s global functionality ER/Studio was and still is the right choice for 3F.”
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