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Head to Head Comparison
Do everything you are doing now with SAP Designer and so much more…
Feature
erwin Data Modeler
SAP PowerDesigner
SaaS offering
erwin Mart as SaaS
Read-Only portal for models
Metadata bridges
Logical modeling
NoSQL native support
Auto normalization / denormalization
Newer database support (Databricks, graph databases, Google Big Query)
Reporting
Not user-friendly
Bulk metadata editing
Reverse Engineering scheduler
Model and database comparison
Centralized model management repository
Collaborative modeling
Change management and audit
User permission and model security management
Web-based model and repository administration
Advanced design layer to manage multiple logical and physical models
DevOps support (Git, Github, Bitbucket)
The Risks of Unsupported Software
Common thoughts and questions about making the change…
Reality check: PowerDesigner is going end of life, and at some point, your organization will need to look at alternatives.
Try erwin Data Modeler: It offers a centralized Mart, modern integrations and a long-term commitment to innovation.
Reality check: Sticking with unsupported software is riskier and could lead to downtime, security vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
Try erwin Data Modeler: Our import bridges for PowerDesigner make migration seamless.
Reality check: The UI and workflow of PowerDesigner may feel familiar, but its lack of modern features limits your productivity.
Try erwin Data Modeler: It offers intuitive workflows, a robust community and modern capabilities that make it easy to transition.
Reality check: Data models are valuable assets, but keeping them in an obsolete tool is not.
Try erwin Data Modeler: It supports direct imports from PowerDesigner, allowing you to preserve and enhance your models.
Reality check: Unsupported software will eventually become a liability, causing IT bottlenecks and compliance risks.
Try erwin Data Modeler: Future-proof your data architecture with ongoing support, governance and compliance capabilities.
Reality check: If your data landscape is evolving with cloud, AI and new regulations, PowerDesigner may not keep up.
Try erwin Data Modeler: It provides built-in compliance, AI-driven insights and NoSQL support to keep your organization ahead.
Reality check: While PowerDesigner has a repository, it lacks modern cloud-based collaboration tools.
Try erwin Data Modeler: With erwin Mart (available as SaaS), teams can collaborate seamlessly across the organization.
Reality check: PowerDesigner has limited support for emerging databases.
Try erwin Data Modeler: It integrates with SQL, NoSQL, cloud databases and data lakes, ensuring long-term scalability.
Reality check: Using an outdated tool may already be slowing you down without you realizing it.
Try erwin Data Modeler: It offers automation, reverse engineering and model comparison to enhance efficiency.
Reality check: Thousands of enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, trust erwin for data modeling.
Try erwin Data Modeler: Request a demo today and see how it can modernize your data strategy.