Universal Data Models provide re-usable data model templates covering both common and industry models, developed by renowned author and modeling expert Len Silverston. These time-proven templates have been continuously improved during the last 25 years and implemented by hundreds of companies, providing them with a complete set of data models that ensure quality, reduce development time, and facilitate standardization of existing data models and definitions.

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Key Benefits

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• Achieve high-quality models

• Reduce time and cost significantly

• Improve consistency and standardization

Achieve High-Quality Models
 

The Universal Data Models (UDMs) were developed by a team of experienced data modelers, led by Len Silverston. The templates have been refined based on hundreds of implementations and are laid out for easy navigation, including full attributes and detailed definitions for every attribute. They make sophisticated data models more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses that previously had to forego them due to budget or IT constraints. The models are available for nine different subject areas as a complete and integrated corporate model, and eight comprehensive industry-specific modeling areas.
 

Reduce Cost and Time Significantly

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The UDMs provide common and industry models, reducing development time and ensuring quality. The templates arm users with a powerful set of data models and data warehouse designs that jump-start database development projects. They include proven models for common business functions such as ordering and managing products, handling shipments, invoicing, accounting and budgeting, managing human resources, contact management, and project management. By re-using proven constructs, data modelers and designers can reduce data model development and maintenance time and save hundreds or even thousands of hours of time, as well as improve the quality of existing data models. Users can save even more time with the industry-specific extensions for Healthcare; Telecommunications; Manufacturing; Banking, Investments, & Financial Services; Insurance; Professional Services; and Travel.