erwin Data Modeler
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| Stable release | r9.7
/ January 2017 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | CASE tool |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | www |
| As of | October 2017 |
erwin Data Modeler (erwin) is a software tool for data modeling (data requirements analysis, database design, etc.) of custom developed information systems, including databases of transactional systems and data marts. erwin's data modeling engine is based upon the IDEF1X method, although it now supports diagrams displayed with information engineering notation as well. Logic Works stylised "erwin" from an abbreviation of "Entity Relationships" and Microsoft's "Windows".
History
ERwin was created by Logic Works, which was based in Princeton, New Jersey.[1] In May 1993, Logic Works released ERwin/ERX, a version of the tool designed to work in conjunction with PowerBuilder. The database models created using ERwin could be translated into software built through the PowerBuilder integrated development environment (IDE).[2] In May 1995, Logic Works ERwin was expanded to include several other IDEs, adding SQLWindows from Gupta Technologies and Visual Basic from Microsoft.[3] As of 1996, ERwin was among several data modeling software solutions being used to facilitate a wide move to the client–server model in database management.[4]
In 1998, Logic Works was acquired by Platinum Technology which was later acquired, in May 1999, by Computer Associates (CA).[5] ERwin was initially made part of CA’s Jasmine suite but it was later added to their new AllFusion suite[6] under the name AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler.[7][8] The tool was later renamed to CA ERwin Data Modeler.[9]
In 2014 Embarcadero Technologies sought to acquire the product from CA, Inc.[1] This acquisition was blocked by the Department of Justice over anti-competitive concerns.[10]
As of April 5, 2016, Private equity firm Parallax Capital Partners completed the acquisition of data modeling software erwin from CA Technologies. It now operates as erwin, Inc., and is led by IT industry veteran Adam Famularo, who is now CEO of erwin, Inc.[11]
Notable users
As of 2002, ERwin was among the products used by the New York Power Authority.[12] The software was also in use by Utah State Office of Education as of 2006.[7]
References
- ^ a b Jackson, Joab (2014-03-14). "Embarcadero moves into data modeling with CA ERwin buy". PCWorld. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ PC Client/server. Computerworld. 1993-05-17. pp. 71, 75.
- ^ Nash, Kim S. (1995-05-08). "Database utility choices highlighted". Computerworld. IDG Enterprise. p. 127.
- ^ Richman, Dan (1996-07-29). "CASE reincarnation". Computerworld. pp. 45, 49. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ "Computer Associates' Jasmine goes Platinum". KMWorld Magazine. 1999-03-30. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
- ^ Songini, Marc L. (2001-11-26). "CA product lines get second overhaul". Computerworld. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b Hamblen, Matt. "Brief: CA to release new modeling tool". Computerworld. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
- ^ Bergeron, Bryan (2013). Developing a Data Warehouse for the Healthcare Enterprise: Lessons from the Trenches. HIMSS. ISBN 9781938904332.
- ^ Burbank, Donna; Hoberman, Steve (2011-08-01). Data Modeling Made Simple with CA ERwin Data Modeler r8. Technics Publications. ISBN 9781634620697.
- ^ "Embarcadero Technologies and CA Inc. Terminate Proposed Transfer of CA Inc.'s ERwin Data Modeler | OPA | Department of Justice". 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2016-05-13.
- ^ "Parallax Acquires Data Modeling Solution ERwin from CA Technologies". ERwin. Retrieved 2016-05-13.
- ^ Songini, Marc L. (2002-03-04). "CA Customers Hang Tough". Computerworld. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
Further reading
- DeAngelis, Carla (2000). Data Modeling with ERwin. Sams. ISBN 0-672-31868-7.