Shaping the Future Together 

Redgate Data Modeler is entering a new era, driven by your feedback and our vision for 2026 and beyond. Since acquiring Vertabelo, we’ve listened closely to our users to reimagine what’s possible. This roadmap outlines the improvements and innovations we’re planning, and we want your input to help guide our next steps. 

What’s inside: 

• How we’re making data modeling faster and more reliable 

• New integrations to streamline your workflow 

• Our plans for AI-powered development and compliance 

• How you can influence our direction 

We want to hear from you!  Please share your thoughts, my email is at the end of this post. 

Improving the data modeling process  

As organisations increasingly rely on accurate, well-structured data to drive decision-making and maintain compliance, having the model as a trusted source of truth is becoming more critical than ever. When the model reflects reality, it provides clarity for architects, developers, and stakeholders, enabling better collaboration and reducing risk. 

The ability to synchronise a model with a database ensures that even when developers make rapid changes, the model remains aligned with the live environment. This not only preserves its integrity but also allows teams to confidently use the model for planning, impact analysis, and governance—without sacrificing agility in development. 

The proposed solution  

We’re making model-database synchronisation a first-class feature which will make it easier and simplier to keep your model and database aligned. This means you can trust your model throughout the entire development lifecycle, and you no longer need to make manual updates which create uncertainty.  

What this means for you:  

• Less time spent on manual syncing  

• Confidence that your model reflects reality  

• Fewer surprises during database deployments 

Improving DevOps Integration for Schema Deployments 

Database schema changes shouldn’t slow you down. Today, integrating change scripts into your CI/CD pipeline can take longer than it needs to. 

What’s coming: 

• Direct integration with Version Control Systems (VCS) so you can push models and migration scripts straight to your repository.

• Instant versioning and testing within your CI pipeline 

• Seamless Flyway integration for automated, auditable deployments 

Benefit: 

You’ll spend less time on handovers and more time delivering value, with a single source of truth for database changes stored in your repository. 

Empowering Developers with Generative AI and Shift-Left Intelligence  

We’re bringing AI into the heart of database development to make your work faster, smarter, and less error-prone. 

Key features: 

• An AI Assistant for instant help; advice inside the modeling environment 

(screenshot of Redgate AI Assistant suggesting a fix to a warning on the data model) 

• AI-powered validation and fixes, with intelligent suggestions and automatic corrections 

• A rules engine that lets you generate custom validation rules, enforcing your company’s standards 

(screenshot of GenAI-powered capability to allow custom validation rules to be generated to supplement the built-in list of checks.) 

• Integration with Redgate Monitor for real-time, performance-aware advice 

Imagine: 

You make a change, and the AI instantly flags potential issues, suggests fixes, and helps you stay compliant all before you deploy.,

The Central Piece in the DevOps Story 

Our 2026 vision is focused on taking Redgate Data Modeler and dramatically extending its applicability from occasional, architectural usage to an ongoing, indispensable part of database development. 

We are bringing data modeling in as a central, active piece in the DevOps story, ensuring that the model remains the source of truth from design through development, and all the way to deployment. 

Other capabilities we are considering 

In addition to the larger items shared above we considering other features such as: - 

• Sharing folders and not individual models 

• Conceptual models 

• Databricks support 

• SAP HANA support 

• Dependency tracking across all object types 

• Sensitive data classification

• Improved database documentation 

Your feedback matters: 

Which of these features would make the biggest difference for you? What else should we consider? 

Your insights are invaluable. What excites you about our vision? What would you change? 

Email me at adam.britt@red-gate.com and your feedback will help define our next steps.