Thinking on semantic data modeling and the universal semantic layer, plus release notes on what's new in Ellie.
Three rules for data modeling modeled on Asimov's laws: models must reflect business reality, must be easy to understand through consistent naming and documentation, and the modeling process itself must stay repeatable and collaborative as scope grows.
Most data models are built as technical artifacts for engineers, and that's why they fail the business. A good model bridges real-world semantics with data structure, not just technical correctness.
Ellie 7.1 deepens Microsoft ecosystem support with new Azure DevOps and Microsoft Purview integrations, plus data type domains and copy/paste attributes for faster modeling.
Ellie 7.0 replaces flat Collections with a multi-level Folders structure, each with its own dedicated sub-glossary, giving teams enterprise-scale organization for models and entities.
Ellie 6.12 adds canvas-level commenting for collaborative model reviews and a new Snowflake integration for importing schemas directly into your workspace.
Ellie 6.11 adds Autodraw for automatic model layout, plus automatic versioning that snapshots models every 15 minutes and lets teams restore earlier versions.
Ellie 6.9 ships Search 2.0: a faster quick search plus a new advanced search mode that lets teams filter models and entities by custom metadata fields.
Ellie 6.8 introduces manual model versioning, letting teams save, compare, and track named snapshots of a model's state across its design lifecycle.
Ellie 6.7 refreshes the glossary single entity view and opens beta access to Text-to-Model and AI Chatbot features for qualifying customers.
Ellie 6.5 adds a collaborative Whiteboard canvas, a Git-like Personal Collection review workflow, a new Contributor user type, and REST API support for physical modeling.
Ellie 6.4 introduces a redesigned dashboard with new Home, Collection, Model, and Glossary page views, laying the groundwork for enterprise-scale navigation.
The career story of Minh Nguyễn, a frontend-focused Software Developer at Ellie who moved from Vietnam to Finland, led the implementation of Ellie's subtype relationship feature, and is now working with CTO Jari "Jaffa" Jaanto toward a future Team Lead role.
A 45-minute call with a data modeling expert, not a sales pitch.