How does ER/Studio help me manage and control growth in data?

ER/Studio offers model-driven analysis of database objects with a clear separation between logical and physical layers. This allows a clear representation of data structures regardless of the implementation-specific optimizations on the physical layer. By leveraging the separation of logical and physical models, redundant data can be consolidated. Users can also leverage ER/Studio's reusability features and collaboration support to effectively work in teams and ensure consistency across their environment.

Can I leverage ER/Studio to improve data quality?

Yes. ER/Studio allows users to create reusable objects to foster standardization throughout the infrastructure. This ensures that data is consistent across different systems. In addition, ER/Studio provides a view of the "as is" data so users can look at data patterns. Users can leverage this knowledge to standardize data, ease integration between systems, and resolve potential data quality issues.

How would an ER/Studio modeling solution help increase user productivity?

ER/Studio provides an intuitive and easy-to-use interface that significantly reduces the time needed for users to become productive. ER/Studio users benefit from significant productivity gains through the advanced reusability features, the ability to import and export metadata from different systems, and the excellent graphic capabilities of the product.

How does ER/Studio support the use/reuse of metadata throughout the enterprise?

ER/Studio complies with the leading industry standards for metadata and modeling notations. This enables reusability of the metadata as well as integration with different applications. ER/Studio models can be imported and exported in standards-based formats for reuse in such applications as SOA, BPM, UML, business analytics, and integration products.

Does ER/Studio provide any benefits to non-users of the product (i.e. executive management and business managers)?

Yes. ER/Studio can facilitate communication with non-users of the product by publishing data models and metadata directly to a corporate Intranet or Web site for review by executive management or business managers. Users can also access metadata through the ER/Studio Repository. This data can be repurposed for use in other enterprise systems and reports.

How does ER/Studio facilitate SOA implementations?

With ER/Studio, you can export XML schemas and generate XSD from both logical and physical models. This allows for the re-use of existing metadata and ensures corporate standards are enforced.