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A New Day for CData
March 9, 2026

A New Day for CData

Evolving Our Brand for the AI Era
March 9, 2026

Evolving Our Brand for the AI Era

10 Proven MCP Performance Optimization Techniques
February 24, 2026

Top 10 Proven MCP Performance Optimization Techniques for 2026

Overcome Enterprise Integration Bottlenecks
May 12, 2026

How to Overcome Enterprise Integration Bottlenecks with the Right MCP Platform

Diagnose enterprise integration bottlenecks, evaluate MCP platforms, and scale a managed MCP rollout securely. A practical playbook for IT leaders.

Illustration: Talent Intelligent Platform
May 12, 2026

Build a Talent Intelligence Platform with CData Connect AI and Claude Code

Build a talent intelligence platform with Claude Code and CData Connect AI. Query across ATS, CRM, HRIS, and more with full governance.

QuickBooks to Claude via Connect AI
May 12, 2026

How to Connect QuickBooks Online to Claude in 5 Simple Steps

Learn how to connect QuickBooks Online to Claude in 5 steps using CData Connect AI which gives real-time answers from your live data, no exports, no coding required.

Batch Integration vs. Real-Time Integration
May 7, 2026

Batch Integration vs. Real-Time Integration: Pros, Cons, and AI Impacts

Compare batch and real-time integration trade-offs for AI use cases and learn when live write-back access to enterprise systems is the deciding factor.

What's New in CData Sync 26.2
May 7, 2026

What's New in CData Sync 26.2

Explore what's new in CData Sync 26.2: Git version control, Python Events, parallel reads, Oracle CDC enhancements, and a guided app database migration wizard.

Zero Data Retention
May 6, 2026

Zero Data Retention for Enterprise AI: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Evaluate It

What zero data retention means for enterprise AI, why it's a compliance requirement, and how to evaluate ZDR at the data connectivity layer — not just the model provider.

Introducing the CData Arc Q2 2026 Release
May 5, 2026

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

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

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

7 Steps to Build an AI Copilot Querying Salesforce, NetSuite, Snowflake

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

workday-with-claude-2026
May 4, 2026

The Definitive Guide to Connecting Workday with Anthropic Claude in 2026

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.

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

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

Python to Salesforce
April 30, 2026

Connect Python to Salesforce in 2026: Updated Guide for Developers

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.

Mitigate MCP Server Vulnerabilities
April 30, 2026

How to Mitigate Common MCP Server Vulnerabilities Before They Are Exploited

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