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== History ==

ERwin was created by [[Logic Works]], which was based in [[Princeton, New Jersey]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2108620/embarcadero-moves-into-data-modeling-with-ca-erwin-buy.html|title=Embarcadero moves into data modeling with CA ERwin buy|last=Jackson|first=Joab|date=2014-03-14|work=PCWorld|access-date=2017-10-02|archive-url=|archive-date=|language=en}}</ref> In May 1993, Logic Works released ERwin/ERX, a version of the tool designed to work in conjunction with [[PowerBuilder]]. The database models created using ERwin could be translated into software built through the PowerBuilder [[integrated development environment]] (IDE).<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0Uw3oTahRcwC|title=PC Client/server|date=1993-05-17|publisher=Computerworld|pages=71, 75|language=en}}</ref> In May 1995, Logic Works ERwin was expanded to include several other IDEs, adding SQLWindows from [[Gupta Technologies]] and [[Visual Basic]] from Microsoft.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pQpRMj6jSFYC|title=Database utility choices highlighted|last=Nash|first=Kim S.|date=1995-05-08|work=Computerworld|publisher=IDG Enterprise|pages=127|language=en}}</ref> As of 1996, ERwin was among several data modeling software solutions being used to facilitate a wide move to the [[client–server model]] in database management.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rrz6PIR7f0oC|title=CASE reincarnation|last=Richman|first=Dan|date=1996-07-29|work=Computerworld|access-date=2017-09-02|pages=45, 49}}</ref>

In 1998, Logic Works was acquired by [[Platinum Technology]] which was later acquired, in May 1999, by [[Computer Associates]] (CA).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kmworld.com/Articles/News/News/Computer-Associates-Jasmine-goes-Platinum-12030.aspx|title=Computer Associates' Jasmine goes Platinum|date=1999-03-30|work=KMWorld Magazine|access-date=2017-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref> ERwin was initially made part of CA’s Jasmine suite but it was later added to their new AllFusion suite<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.computerworld.com/article/2584857/networking/ca-product-lines-get-second-overhaul.html|title=CA product lines get second overhaul|last=Songini|first=Marc L.|date=2001-11-26|work=Computerworld|access-date=2017-10-02|archive-url=|archive-date=|language=en}}</ref> under the name AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://itreports.computerworld.com/article/2554997/enterprise-applications/brief--ca-to-release-new-modeling-tool.html|title=Brief: CA to release new modeling tool|last=Hamblen|first=Matt|work=Computerworld|access-date=2017-10-02|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pTcwBQAAQBAJ|title=Developing a Data Warehouse for the Healthcare Enterprise: Lessons from the Trenches|last=Bergeron|first=Bryan|date=2013|publisher=HIMSS|isbn=9781938904332|language=en}}</ref> The tool was later renamed to CA ERwin Data Modeler.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=P4_XBgAAQBAJ|title=Data Modeling Made Simple with CA ERwin Data Modeler r8|last=Burbank|first=Donna|last2=Hoberman|first2=Steve|date=2011-08-01|publisher=Technics Publications|isbn=9781634620697|language=en|ref=harv}}</ref>

In 2014 [[Embarcadero Technologies]] sought to acquire the product from [[CA, Inc.]]<ref name=":0" /> This acquisition was blocked by the [[United States Department of Justice|Department of Justice]] over anti-competitive concerns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/embarcadero-technologies-and-ca-inc-terminate-proposed-transfer-ca-incs-erwin-data-modeler|title=Embarcadero Technologies and CA Inc. Terminate Proposed Transfer of CA Inc.'s ERwin Data Modeler|date=2014-11-05|website=OPA|publisher=Department of Justice|accessdateaccess-date=2016-05-13}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://www.dataversity.net/erwin-looks-future-data-modeling/|title=ERwin Looks to the Future of Data Modeling|last=Zaino|first=Jennifer|date=2016-06-09|work=Dataversity|access-date=2017-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref>

In April 2016, Parallax Capital Partners, a [[private equity firm]], acquired the software from CA Technologies<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dbta.com/Editorial/News-Flashes/Parallax-Acquires-ERwin-from-CA-Technologies-as-Part-of-Big-Data-Strategy-110276.aspx|title=Parallax Acquires ERwin from CA Technologies as Part of Big Data Strategy|last=Wells|first=Joyce|date=2016-04-06|work=Database Trends and Applications|access-date=2017-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref> and appointed Adam Famularo as CEO.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sdtimes.com/erwin-becomes-a-standalone-company/|title=ERwin becomes a standalone company|last=Cardoza|first=Christina|date=2016-04-07|work=SD Times|access-date=2017-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref> The company now operates under a new name stylized as erwin, Inc.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dataversity.net/erwins-end-game-holistic-data-management/|title=Erwin’s End Game: Holistic Data Management|last=Zaino|first=Jennifer|date=2017-02-23|work=Dataversity|access-date=2017-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref> In September 2016, erwin announced that it had acquired Corso, a British [[enterprise architecture]] service provider.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dataversity.net/erwin-acquires-saas-enterprise-architecture-provider-corso/|title=erwin Acquires SaaS Enterprise Architecture Provider, Corso|last=Guess|first=A.R.|date=2016-09-14|work=Dataversity|access-date=2017-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref> In December of the same year, erwin acquired the [[business process modeling]] software [[Casewise]], with a plan to integrate the two.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.datanami.com/2016/12/13/business-process-mining-promises-big-data-payoff/|title=Business Process Mining Promises Big Data Payoff|last=Woodie|first=Alex|date=2016-12-13|work=Datanami|access-date=2017-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017, erwin released its Data Modeler NoSQL, an enterprise-class data modeling solution for MongoDB. In April 2018, NoSQL data modeling support for Couchbase was added.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dbta.com/Editorial/News-Flashes/erwin-DM-NoSQL-Strengthens-Data-Governance-Across-More-Database-Platforms-124750.aspx|title=erwin DM NoSQL Strengthens Data Governance Across More Database Platforms|date=30 April 2018|website=Database Trends and Applications}}</ref> Also that year, erwin launched a data governance solution with impact analysis and integrations to its business process, enterprise architecture and data modeling suites.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://go.forrester.com/blogs/another-serious-player-entering-the-data-governance-2-0-market/|title=Another Serious Player Is Entering The Data Governance 2.0 Market|date=20 November 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dataversity.net/time-data-governance-2-0-erwin-dg/|title=It’s Time for Data Governance 2.0 with erwin DG|first=Jennifer|last=Zaino|date=15 November 2017|publisher=}}</ref> In January 2018, the company acquired data harvesting technology and data governance consulting services company A&P Consulting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/business/technology/erwin-analytix-ds-ca-famularo-software-1.20705495|title=Erwin Inc. acquires AnalytiX DS, grows to 240 workers|website=Newsday}}</ref>

They also developed the erwin EDGE software platform, with EDGE as an acronym for “enterprise data governance experience”, intending to use data governance for data-driven insights to help accomplish organizational objectives.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/business/erwin-ca-acquisition-software-1.16146827|title=LI software maker buys Italian company|website=Newsday}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dbta.com/BigDataQuarterly/Articles/Doubling-Down-on-Data-Governance-QandA-with-Adam-Famularo-CEO-erwin-Inc-123290.aspx|title=Doubling Down on Data Governance: Q&A with Adam Famularo, CEO, erwin, Inc.|date=28 February 2018|website=Database Trends and Applications}}</ref> In February 2018 erwin released its first State of Data Governance Report with UBM.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.information-age.com/prepared-enterprises-impending-gdpr-123470729/|title=Data Governance: How prepared are enterprises for the impending GDPR?|date=12 February 2018|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sdtimes.com/data/preparing-gdpr-eleventh-hour/|title=Preparing for the GDPR in the eleventh hour|date=5 March 2018|publisher=}}</ref> In August 2018, erwin acquired metadata management and data governance company AnalytiX DS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sdtimes.com/data/erwin-acquisition-of-analytix-ds-rounds-out-its-data-governance-platform/|title=erwin acquisition of AnalytiX DS rounds out its data governance platform|date=4 September 2018|publisher=}}</ref>

== Overview ==