Embarcadero ER/Studio helps companies document and enhance existing databases, improve data consistency, effectively communicate models across the enterprise, and model more than just data. With many additional features lacking in Sybase PowerDesigner, ER/Studio brings clarity to complex data models.

1. DATASHEET
Competitive Analysis
ER/Studio vs Sybase PowerDesigner ® ® ®
Embarcadero ER/Studio helps companies Sybase
Feature/Functionality ER/Studio
document and enhance existing databases, PowerDesigner
improve data consistency, effectively communicate Undo/Redo x x
models across the enterprise, and model more On Screen Editing, Attribute Copy/Move,
Primary Key Creation
x
than just data. With many additional features Zoom and Overview Navigational Windows x
lacking in Sybase PowerDesigner, ER/Studio brings Multiple Auto-layout Algorithms x
clarity to complex data models. Industry and Subject Area Data Model
Templates
x
OVERVIEW Naming Standards x x
“Where Used” Analysis x
Information management and data
architecture teams globally are faced with Logical Data Modeling x x
standardization, governance, and metadata Physical Data Modeling x x
challenges as they manage and optimize
their IT infrastructure. Embarcadero ER/ Dimensional Modeling x x
Studio is an industry-leading cross-platform Compare and Merge x x
data modeling tool that helps users
overcome these challenges. Model Diff Reporting x
ER/Studio possesses powerful features like DDL Generation x x
nested sub-models, “where used” analysis, Reverse Engineering x x
data lineage documentation, an extensible
repository, navigational aids, and an ALTER Generation x x
Documenting source/target
auto-layout engine that make working mapping and sourcing rules helps Collaborative Repository x x
with even the most complex data models data professionals trace data
easy. It allows companies to define and movement across systems. Enterprise Data Dictionary System x
reuse common data elements across projects XML Schema Creation x x
to promote standardization while sophisticated naming standards
streamline the translation between the logical and physical design
HMTL and RTF Reporting x x
layers. Consolidating all metadata into a central repository, users can Programmatic Access to Application (SDK) x x
transfer knowledge among stakeholders and easily see relationships
and business rules that relate to their data. ER/Studio expands beyond
Model Validation x x
traditional data modeling, allowing users to generate XML schemas Process & Conceptual Modeling* x x
from either logical or physical models. Template models, which
support key data subject areas as well as specific industries, jumpstart
Schema Validation and Testing** x
any project and increase productivity. * Process & Conceptual Modeling through EA/Studio
** Schema validation and test through Schema Examiner
CASE STUDY
A Global Fortune 250 financial services company evaluated ER/Studio scored the highest in all areas of testing: Persistent
Embarcadero ER/Studio and Sybase PowerDesigner in a rigorous Data/Relational Data Modeling; Dimensional Modeling; XML schema
Proof of Concept (POC) test measuring Information Management, generation; and Repository and Governance. As a result of the
Data Management, and Architecture team requirements. The extensive evaluation, considerations,
company needed to address a number of current gaps related and pricing, the company standardized
to metadata, standardization, and global access to models. on ER/Studio, rolling it out to 175 users
They were concerned with needs arising around Service worldwide.
Oriented Architecture, XML, and data modeling and graphical
representations. They also needed to ensure that the new
modeling tool would not produce any major disruptive cultural Model your entire organization,
including the specialized needs
shifts as levels of support could not be interrupted. found in your unique industry.
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