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Introducing the CData Arc Q2 2026 Release: OAuth 2.0, AI Connector GA, and a Fully Refreshed Platform

by Zak Reynolds

CData Arc Q2 2026 delivers enhanced security, improved performance, and smarter integrations with streamlined management and a refreshed user experience.

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A New Day for CData
March 9, 2026

A New Day for CData

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Evolving Our Brand for the AI Era
March 9, 2026

Evolving Our Brand for the AI Era

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10 Proven MCP Performance Optimization Techniques
February 24, 2026

Top 10 Proven MCP Performance Optimization Techniques for 2026

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Build an AI Copilot Querying Salesforce, NetSuite, Snowflake
May 5, 2026

Build an AI Copilot: Query Salesforce, NetSuite & Snowflake

by Dibyendu Datta

Learn how to build an AI copilot that queries Salesforce, NetSuite, and Snowflake together with secure, real-time data access using CData Connect AI.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AICData Connect AIAI CopilotAzure OpenAISalesforceNetSuiteSnowflake
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May 4, 2026

The Definitive Guide to Connecting Workday with Anthropic Claude in 2026

by Yazhini Gopalakrishnan

Learn how to connect Workday to Claude using CData Connect AI for secure, real-time access to HR and finance data, enabling automation and AI-driven insights.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
How to Build a Workday‑to‑Azure Data Lake ETL Pipeline in 2026
April 30, 2026

How to Build a Workday‑to‑Azure Data Lake ETL Pipeline in 2026

by Dibyendu Datta

Build a governed Workday-to-Azure Data Lake ETL pipeline using ADF, Databricks, and CData Sync. Covers ingestion, transformation, and best practices.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData SyncCData SyncWorkdayAzure Data Lake
Python to Salesforce
April 30, 2026

Connect Python to Salesforce in 2026: Updated Guide for Developers

by Somya Sharma

Learn how to connect Python to Salesforce in 2026 using the CData Python Connector with step-by-step guidance on authentication, queries, CRUD operations, and ETL pipelines.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Drivers
Mitigate MCP Server Vulnerabilities
April 30, 2026

How to Mitigate Common MCP Server Vulnerabilities Before They Are Exploited

by Mohammed Mohsin Turki

MCP server security guide: six vulnerability classes, pre-deployment checklist, runtime controls, and monitoring to stop exploits before they happen.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
AI Agents
April 29, 2026

Live Data Access vs. Replicated: The Architectural Requirement for AI Agents

by Rebecca Blouin

Why batch and replicated architectures fail AI agents—and why live, bidirectional access to source systems is a hard architectural requirement.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Embed
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April 27, 2026

7 Essential Practices for Secure Agent Connectivity Governance in 2026

by Yazhini Gopalakrishnan

Learn 7 key practices for secure AI agent connectivity governance, including access control, monitoring, and real-time threat prevention with CData Connect AI.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
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April 27, 2026

Building a Natural Language Finance Assistant

by Yazhini Gopalakrishnan

Learn to build a natural language finance assistant with CData Connect AI, unifying ERP and CRM data with secure, real-time access for faster insights.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
Connector Depth
April 27, 2026

Connector Depth Is an AI Accuracy Problem

by Jerod Johnson

Why shallow connectors produce silent, confident wrong answers — and what metadata an AI system actually needs to query correctly.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
Build vs Buy Data Connectors
April 24, 2026

Build vs Buy Data Connectors in 2026: What Experts Recommend

by Stanley Liu

Explore expert guidance on build vs buy data connectors in 2026, including cost analysis, scalability, and best practices for SaaS and AI platforms.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Embed
Embedded Integrations for SaaS Product Growth
April 23, 2026

The Business Benefits of Embedded Integrations for SaaS Product Growth

by Stanley Liu

Learn how embedded integrations drive SaaS growth by improving onboarding, retention, and operational efficiency while reducing engineering overhead.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Embed
Connecting MongoDB to tableau 2026
April 23, 2026

How to Connect MongoDB to Tableau Cloud in 2026

by Anusha MB

Learn how to connect MongoDB to Tableau Cloud for live analytics. This guide covers setup steps, connection methods, performance tips, and security best practices.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AISolutions & use cases