Data modeling is an essential aspect of application modernization. As organizations migrate data and applications to the cloud and other modern forms of infrastructure, they need data modeling solutions that can facilitate the overall modernization lifecycle. This paper reviews the top 10 considerations for choosing a data modeling solution, based on real user experiences with erwin® Data Modeler by Quest®. Taken from reviews on IT Central Station, it explores the importance of support for NoSQL, collaboration, visualization and version management, among many factors.