What is ER/Studio?

ER/Studio is an enterprise data modeling and governance platform that incorporates advanced AI to transform business language requirements into structured, metadata-rich models within seconds. Its integrated environment unifies data modeling, governance, and delivery, supporting complex, distributed data architectures across organizations. Seamless native integrations with governance tools such as Microsoft Purview and Collibra drive actionable data stewardship and compliance workflows across a wide array of environments, including hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.

This comprehensive tool empowers both business and technical teams to collaborate via conceptual, logical, and physical modeling layers while utilizing a shared business glossary for transparent communication. With features like reverse engineering, model collaboration, version control, and lineage tracking, ER/Studio ensures consistent, governed data with enhanced traceability, enabling confident decision-making and regulatory readiness.

Features

AI Modeling Assistant: Converts business language into metadata-rich data models instantly
Enterprise Data Modeling: Designs logical and physical models for large, complex environments
Reverse Engineering: Imports, visualizes, and refines existing database structures
Metadata and Lineage Tracking: Tracks model changes and data lineage for compliance and audit
Team Collaboration: Enables real-time model collaboration and version control
Business Glossary Integration: Supports unified data definitions for clear communication
Governance Tool Integrations: Seamlessly connects with Microsoft Purview and Collibra
Platform Flexibility: Adapts to hybrid cloud, multi-database, and on-prem environments
Reusable Data Assets: Promotes standardization and reuse to reduce manual work
Centralized Repository: Secure, standardized storage of enterprise data assets

Use Cases

Transforming plain-language business requirements into data models with AI assistance
Collaborating on enterprise-scale data architecture and governance projects
Reverse engineering existing databases to visualize and improve data structures
Integrating organizational metadata into business glossaries for unified understanding
Tracking data lineage for regulatory compliance and audit-readiness
Enabling data teams to build and enforce modeling standards across platforms
Migrating data models from legacy tools such as SAP PowerDesigner
Supporting data mesh and modern architecture patterns, including lakehouses and data vaults

FAQs

What is the AI Modeling Assistant (ERbert) in ER/Studio?

The AI Modeling Assistant, ERbert, transforms plain-language business requirements into structured, metadata-rich data models, accelerating the data modeling process.
Which platforms and environments does ER/Studio support?

ER/Studio supports hybrid cloud, on-premises, and multi-database environments, adapting to various architectural and security frameworks.
Does ER/Studio integrate with enterprise governance tools?

Yes, ER/Studio offers native integrations with governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview and Collibra for streamlined compliance and cataloging.
What collaboration features are available in ER/Studio?

It provides centralized repositories, real-time team collaboration, model version control, and standardized business glossaries to unify data across teams.
Is a free trial available for ER/Studio?

Yes, ER/Studio offers a free trial for users to explore its enterprise-grade data modeling capabilities.