Erwin

erwin, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Quest Software, specializing in data modeling and data intelligence solutions. The company's history traces back to Logic Works, which originally developed the ERwin software. Through a series of acquisitions, including by Platinum Technology and subsequently Computer Associates (CA), the software became a foundational component in the enterprise data management space. In 2016, Parallax Capital Partners acquired the ERwin business from CA Technologies, establishing it as a separate entity, erwin, Inc., with Adam Famularo as CEO. This move set the stage for its focus on expanding its data governance and Big Data capabilities. The journey culminated on December 31, 2020, when Quest Software acquired erwin, Inc., integrating it into its Information Systems and Management (ISM) business unit.

The firm's business revolves around providing sophisticated software tools that help organizations manage and govern their data ecosystems. Clients, which include global enterprises and government agencies, utilize erwin's platforms to handle complex data sources and ensure regulatory compliance. Revenue is generated through the licensing of its software suites. The core product, erwin Data Modeler, is a tool for visualizing and designing databases, which supports both SQL and NoSQL environments. This product allows users to create conceptual, logical, and physical data models, and then forward-engineer the necessary code for various database systems.

Beyond its flagship modeler, the company offers a broader suite of products. The erwin EDGE platform is a unified Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering that combines data governance, enterprise architecture, and business process modeling. The erwin Data Intelligence Suite provides tools for data cataloging, locating, and classifying data to ensure governance and compliance. Additionally, the erwin Evolve suite is designed for business process modeling, helping organizations map out their operations and align IT infrastructure with business objectives. Together, these solutions provide a comprehensive framework for data governance, from data modeling and metadata management to enterprise architecture and ensuring data literacy across an organization.

Keywords: data modeling, data governance, enterprise architecture, business process modeling, metadata management, data intelligence, Quest Software, Logic Works, data catalog, data lineage, data quality, data literacy, database design, NoSQL modeling, SQL modeling, enterprise data management, SaaS platform, regulatory compliance, data transformation, information management