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ISG Buyers Guide
November 12, 2025

CData Named an Innovative Provider in the ISG Buyers Guide for Data Integration 2025

CData named an Innovative Provider in ISG’s 2025 Buyers Guide™ for driving innovation in data integration and enterprise AI readiness.

SAP to Databricks ETL
November 12, 2025

2026 Guide: Real‑Time SAP to Databricks ETL Pipeline Blueprint

Build a real-time SAP to Databricks ETL pipeline in 2026 with CData Sync. Reduce latency, validate data, and scale analytics confidently.

Deploying MCP Servers
November 11, 2025

The Definitive Guide to Understanding and Deploying MCP Servers

Learn how MCP Servers bridge AI systems and enterprise data. Explore architecture, frameworks, and best practices for secure MCP deployment.

MCP vs Claude Skills
November 11, 2025

MCP vs Claude Skills: Why You Need Both (and the Data That Proves It)

Learn when to use Claude Skills vs MCP. Real benchmarks show how Connect AI enables both for better token efficiency, automation, and agent workflows.

IDC
November 10, 2025

CData Recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Data Integration Software Platforms 2025

CData recognized as a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for driving innovation in data integration and enterprise AI readiness.

cdata and databricks
November 6, 2025

Why We're Partnering With Databricks to Power Enterprise AI Agents With Live Access to 350+ Business Systems

CData Connect AI launches on Databricks MCP Marketplace, enabling Agent Bricks to access 350+ live data sources and take automated actions across enterprise systems.

Salesforce-Claude Integration via CData
November 6, 2025

The Definitive Guide for Secure Salesforce-Claude Integration via CData

Integrate Salesforce with Claude securely using CData Connect AI for real-time CRM insights, automation, and governed AI-driven workflows.

Agent Authorization
November 4, 2025

Why Agent Authorization Breaks in Production and How Connect AI Fixes It

Learn how organizations can fix agent authorization to access enterprise systems securely with connection-level permissions.

Context Engineering
November 4, 2025

What is Context Engineering and Why Does Intelligent Data Connectivity Matter?

Learn how context engineering optimizes LLM performance. Discover how intelligent connectivity approach reduces hallucinations, token costs, and complexity.

The Boring Side of AI
October 30, 2025

The Boring Side of AI: Data Management and Cleaning Still Matter More Than Ever

AI success depends on connected, consistent, and current data. Learn why dependable data plumbing and vectorized pipelines still matter most.

Connect LinkedIn to Claude
October 30, 2025

Connect LinkedIn to Claude: Professional Network Intelligence

Learn how to connect LinkedIn to Claude using Connect AI for real-time, AI-driven insights into company pages, engagement, and recruiting analytics.

Build an MCP Server for Any API
October 29, 2025

Build an MCP Server for Any API Using Connect AI

Build an MCP Server for any API using CData Connect AI to enable secure, real-time data access and natural language insights for your AI agents.