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Sun is Setting on PowerCenter
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The Sun is Setting on PowerCenter Support: What's Next?

by Andrew Petersen

Data engineers with years invested in Informatica PowerCenter have concerns as the standard-tier end-of-support and maintenance (EOSM) deadline approaches.

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MCP Servers
May 1, 2025

Introducing CData MCP Servers: Enterprise Data Access for Your AI, Finally

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Amit - MCP blog
April 30, 2025

Bridge the Gap Between LLMs and Business Data: How CData MCP Servers Finally Level Up Enterprise AI

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MCP Under the Hood
April 30, 2025

Under the Hood: How CData MCP Servers Connect AI to Enterprise Data and How to Build Your Own

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FP&A
May 9, 2025

How IT Professionals Use Connect Cloud to Streamline Data Access for Finance Teams

by Billy Allocca

Finance teams need constant access to changing data across systems. CData Connect Cloud centralizes and automates access, enabling secure, self-service data for faster decision-making.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect Cloud
What is MCP?
April 30, 2025

What is MCP (and Why Should You Care)?

by Danielle Bingham

Curious about MCP? Read on to learn what it is, what it does, and how to make it a part of your data management strategy.

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Industry InsightsCData Drivers
Get Real Time Access To Salesforce
April 29, 2025

Get a Holistic View of All Your Customer Data in Salesforce—in Real Time

by Christof Bader

Achieving a true Customer 360 view in Salesforce requires more than costly, complex integrations. CData Virtuality simplifies real-time access to all customer data across systems, cutting costs, reducing IT burden, and accelerating insights.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Virtuality
Big Data Challenges
April 28, 2025

Solving (Really Big) Big Data Challenges: How Semantic Layers Make All the Difference

by Susan Berry

Managing today’s fragmented data ecosystems requires more than scaling — it demands unified access and understanding. Semantic layers simplify complexity by standardizing data definitions and hiding the underlying chaos..

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Industry InsightsCData Virtuality
Semantic Layer
April 28, 2025

How a Semantic Layer Streamlines Data Governance

by Marijan Kozic

Can your data infrastructure meet today’s changing regulatory requirements? A semantic data layer could adapt to data governance changes as you scale.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Virtuality
Gartner Summit London 2025
April 21, 2025

Top AI & Data Architecture Sessions at Gartner Summit London 2025 – Where GenAI Meets Integration

by Sue Raiber

The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in London (12–14 May) is a pivotal opportunity to move from AI strategy to execution. To help you navigate the packed agenda, we’ve spotlighted the key topics and sessions to attend.

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Events & Webinars
CData .NET
April 11, 2025

CData Sponsors .NET Conf Focus on Modernization: Elevate Your .NET Ecosystem

by Jerod Johnson

CData is a proud sponsor of the .NET Conf Focus on Modernization.

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Events & WebinarsCData Drivers
CData Virtuality v25
April 10, 2025

Announcing CData Virtuality v25: Major Updates for Enhanced Performance, Security, and Usability

by Sue Raiber

This major release brings powerful enhancements to tackle complex data integration challenges, boost performance, and simplify operations—now with standardized versioning across the CData portfolio.

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NewsCData Virtuality
Simplify Salesforce Connectivity
April 8, 2025

Simplify Salesforce Connectivity with Data Virtualization

by Marijan Kozic

Salesforce relies on external data, and data virtualization offers a simpler, scalable way to access it without complex integrations.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData VirtualityCData DriversCData Connect Cloud
4 Ways Smart Retailers
April 4, 2025

4 Ways Smart Retailers Are Turning Data Chaos into Clarity

by Danielle Bingham

Managing retail data is complicated. Find out the four smart things you can do to bring data chaos into clarity.

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Data ManagementIndustry InsightsSolutions & Use CasesCData Virtuality
Winter ‘25 Release Webinar
April 4, 2025

Winter ‘25 Release Webinar: What’s New and What’s Next

by Billy Allocca

Discover the top highlights from CData's first Release Webinar, including new features and roadmap updates across Connect Cloud, Sync, Virtuality, and Arc.

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NewsEvents & WebinarsCData ArcCData SyncCData DriversCData VirtualityCData Connect Cloud
CData API Server
April 1, 2025

Instantly Generate and Manage APIs from Any Data Source with CData API Server

by Billy Allocca

Instantly generate APIs from any data source with CData API Server—no coding required. Securely create and share APIs in real time for seamless integrations.

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Solutions & Use CasesNewsCData API Server