CA ERwin Data Modeling Suite Named to SD Times 100
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Award Highlights CA's Leadership and Innovation in Database and Data Tools
ISLANDIA, N.Y., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CA (Nasdaq: CA) today announced that it was named to the prestigious SD Times 100 based on product innovation and continued leadership in the software development community with its CA ERwin Data Modeling suite.
The SD Times 100 recognizes companies that have influenced and innovated most in the software development industry. With its CA ERwin Data Modeling suite, CA was chosen for leading the way with ideas, inventions and new implementations in the advancement of database technology through leadership in servers, developer and DBA tools, and data access technologies.
"We listened to the 'buzz' around a company and its products and technologies as a sign of industry leadership," said Alan Zeichick, editorial director of BZ Media's SD Times. "After careful consideration of each organization's products and services, reputation with enterprise development managers, new ideas and thought leadership, it became clear that CA should be among the elite that made our list."
The CA ERwin Data Modeling suite supports the simple, efficient creation of high-quality databases and database applications by enabling the visualization and easy manipulation of complex data structures, the inventorying of information assets and the establishment of business-wide standards for managing data. It intelligently streamlines the design process and synchronizes the model with the database design.
"Developers need vendors to consistently look for creative ways to help simplify how they build and manage data models, databases and data warehouses so they can leverage the value of business information across increasingly complex environments," said Sean Graham, vice president, software engineering for Data Modeling at CA. "We are honored that SD Times recognized our focus and results in delivering on these needs."
More Industry Accolades
The CA ERwin Data Modeling suite recently received the highest ranking from Bloor Research in the premier "Champion" segment of its Data Discovery Market Update, based on benchmark scores and innovation among 21 vendors. In addition, it was the overall winner for best-selling product in 2008 in Programmer's Paradise's annual "Riding the Crest" awards. It also received the "Reader's Choice" award from Visual Studio Magazine for excellence in the software design, frameworks and modeling category based on its proven ability to add value, efficiency and performance to customers worldwide.
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