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ER/StudioThe ultimate enterprise data architecture,

modeling and collaboration solution

Data Architecture

Success Stories

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Embarcadero Technologies

• Founded 1993

• 3.2 Million Customers - 97% of Fortune 2000

• 35+ Product Awards – Consistent Innovation

• 500+ Employees in 29 Countries

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Keeping pace with the rapid growth of data, change and compliance

Evolving Database

EcosystemsVolume, Velocity,

Variety

Agile Development

CyclesMaximizing IT

InfrastructureComplianceLimited

Resources

Database Professionals Need the Right Tools

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Today’s Guest Presenters

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Kimberly HondelData Architect

Roxann CollinDirector, Enterprise Data Modeling

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ODJFS

• Largest agency in the state of Ohio

• Multi-billion dollar organization supporting operations in eighty-eight counties

• Multiple database platforms from mainframe to desktop

• Data architecture team:

– 2 full-time data modelers

– Several application developers who design their own schemas

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ODJFS Challenges

• Used ERwin until it became problematic

– New version of database synch was extremely difficult to use

– Needed quick and easy metadata reports

– Didn’t have support for upgrade to newest version

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ODJFS Considerations

• Modeling needs:– Support for multiple platforms, including mainframe DB2, UDB,

Oracle, and SQL Server

– Easy and comprehensive viewing and manipulation of model objects

– Model synchronization with databases and other models

– Easy suppression of unnecessary comparisons during synchronization

– Produce data dictionaries and reports that are easy to read

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ODJFS Evaluation

• Evaluation process

– Took three months

– Developed a matrix of required and desired functionality

– Identified three tools for consideration

– Ran each tool through test scenarios and recorded results

– Scored each tool against matrix

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ODJFS Solution

• Decided to switch to ER/Studio:

– Transition took two months• Exported all the models, then imported into ER/Studio as needed

• Took the opportunity to cull obsolete models

– Significant productivity increase• Very easy to learn

• Helpful live webinars

• Streamlined operation

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Optum / UnitedHealth Group

• UnitedHealth Group is the most diversified health care company in the United States

• Optum built their Enterprise Logical Data Model – Fully attributed logical model, used as the blueprint for all application builds across the

organization

– Encompasses all data subject areas pertinent to the healthcare industry (e.g. Provider, Product, Claim, Clinical, etc.)

• UHG was using two Data modeling tools: Embarcadero ER/Studio and CA ERwin

• As part of our Enterprise data modeling practice, standardization to a single suite of tools is key to our success

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Optum/UHG Challenges

• The existing ERwin environment had a number of challenges:– Security issues with the repository

– ERwin would lock PCs intermittently, causing loss of work, time, etc.

– Model locking issues: cannot do team modeling at all

– No reporting functionality unless you understand the 3rd GL language to write your own reports

– No regular release schedule to upgrade the product with new features and bug fixes

– Inadequate support when we have to escalate problems to CA support center

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Optum/UHG Considerations

• Our data modeling needs:– Security features that enable multiple users to work on one model at the same time

with no fear of losing work

– A very stable, intuitive and easy-to-use environment

– The capabilities needed to analyze, document, and share essential metadata

– The ability to provide direct access to existing data assets thus reducing re-creation and redundancy

– Robust reporting functionality

– Visual data lineage built into the modeling tool that allows the ability to map requirements to data models to databases and see it from top to bottom

– Support for big data platforms

– Regular release cycle and excellent technical support

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Optum/UHG Evaluation

• Held a POC between ER/Studio and ERwin

• As a result of our testing, we concluded that ER/Studio has multiple advantages:– Very low learning curve

– Easy to use ‘compare and merge’ function

– Very stable environment

– Enterprise Data Dictionary is cleaner and has a more effective approach, and lends itself to reusability

– Reporting functionality is more versatile in advanced search and overall reporting functionality

– Security features are far more granular and work as intended

– ‘Visual data lineage’ allows us to map requirements to data models and data models to databases

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Optum/UHG Solution

• ER/Studio is consistently ahead in all major categories we compared• In addition, ER/Studio is the clear winner in:

– Customer support

– Response to upgrade requests

– Regular release cycle so we are able to stay in tune with new technologies

• Consolidation to one powerful enterprise suite of tools brings greater visibility to the existing application landscape – Higher degree of reuse since all models are stored and maintained in a single repository

– Implementation of Enterprise Data Dictionaries for established standards

– All models are subject to a regular maintenance schedule

– Capability to perform model change management and impact analysis

– Increased model security management

– Ability to share and collaborate on model metadata with our business community

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ER/Studio Enterprise Team Edition

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• Accurate forward & reverse engineering

• Expedite change comparisons

• Simplify version control with the central repository

• Full data design perspectives with logical & physical models

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Enterprise

Model

Management

Complete

Database

Lifecycle

Support

Model-driven

Design

Environment

Reuse common data elements• Universal Mappings• Advanced Compare and Merge• Sub-model Management

Find where data originated & where it’s used• Forward and Reverse Engineering• Visual Data Lineage• Model Completion Validation

Document, understand and publish• Advanced Graphics and Layout• Metadata extensibility• Multiple Presentation Formats

Extensive Data Architecture Capabilities

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Powerful enterprise glossary, data model, and metadata collaboration

• View, store, and manage a single source of business definitions

• Relate business terms and definitions with underlying data objects

• Easily track down terms, models, and objects with an intuitive search feature

• Relate data models to registered data sources to provide additional context

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Share Models & Metadata with Business & IT

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Team Server

ER Repository

Modeling Teams

• Business

Analysts

• Executives

• App and DB Developers

• Data Stewards

• DBAs

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ER/Studio Resources

• To help customers with the transition from unsatisfactory tools to the award-winning ER/Studio offering, we have several resources to provide assistance and information:– Migration guide and video

– Top 10 Reasons white paper and on-demand webinar

– Bi-weekly Best Practices sessions with technical experts

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Thank you for attending!

• Learn more about the ER/Studio product family: http://www.embarcadero.com/data-modeling

• Trial Downloads: http://www.embarcadero.com/downloads

• To arrange a demo, please contact Embarcadero Sales: sales@embarcadero.com, (888) 233-2224

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