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CData Software Was Recognized as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools
November 4, 2026

CData Software Was Recognized as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools

introducing connect ai gateway
September 29, 2026

Inside Connect AI Gateway

AI Gateway Has to Start at the Data
September 29, 2026

The AI Gateway Has to Start at the Data

ServiceNow MCP Server Setup
November 12, 2026

ServiceNow MCP Server Setup: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Learn how to set up a ServiceNow MCP server step by step and connect Claude, Copilot Studio, LangChain, and CrewAI to live data with CData Connect AI Gateway.

CData and PrimaLabs
November 11, 2026

CData and PrimaLabs: Better Together for Open-Weight Models

Run open-weight models with enterprise data: see how PrimaLabs inference and CData Connect

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November 11, 2026

Query Live Enterprise Data in AI: 7 Tools to Ask in 2026

Compare seven tools for querying live enterprise data in AI, including the governed MCP layer in CData Connect AI, Copilot Studio, Cortex Analyst, and Genie.

The Data Layer Is Where Enterprise AI Gets Decided
November 10, 2026

The Data Layer Is Where Enterprise AI Gets Decided

CData started with connectors and built toward an AI gateway. Why enterprise AI is decided at the data layer, and what our 2026 placement says about it.

How to Diagnose Why Your AI Gives Wrong Answers About Company Data
November 10, 2026

How to Diagnose Why Your AI Gives Wrong Answers About Company Data: A 7-Point Diagnostic Checklist (2026)

Use a seven-point diagnostic checklist to find why your AI returns wrong answers about company data, from access and freshness to tool and token overhead.

MCP Access Control for Agents
November 10, 2026

MCP Access Control for Agents: Least Privilege and Audit Trails

Learn how to enforce least privilege and build SIEM-ready audit trails for AI agents accessing enterprise systems through MCP with CData Connect AI.

The Life of a Prompt
November 9, 2026

The Life of a Prompt Through the Connect AI Gateway

Follow a real-life prompt through the Connect AI Gateway.

Enterprise AI Gateway Data Security Best Practices for 2026
November 9, 2026

Enterprise AI Gateway Data Security Best Practices for 2026

Learn 2026 enterprise AI gateway data security best practices: passthrough identity, runtime RBAC, SIEM-ready audit logs, and a vendor evaluation checklist.

Workday AI Integration 2026
November 6, 2026

Workday AI Integration 2026: A Secure Connection Guide

Learn to set up a secure Workday AI integration in 2026, from OAuth passthrough to scoped MCP access for Claude and Copilot. Get started with CData Connect AI.

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November 6, 2026

MCP Server Build Hours and Governance Overhead: DIY Cost Breakdown (2026)

Break down the engineering hours, governance work, and maintenance costs of building a production MCP server, and compare DIY against a managed approach.

Centralized Reporting with AI: What Changed When CData Reports in One Place
November 5, 2026

Centralized Reporting with AI: What Changed When CData Reports in One Place

See what changed when every team at CData moved reporting to one place, with AI-built reports on live, governed data and access tied to each person's identity.

I Wired Doom to Two MCP Servers and Let Claude Play It
November 5, 2026

I Wired Doom to Two MCP Servers and Let Claude Play It

A Doom MCP server lets Claude Code play a level built from live MCP data. See what AI agents did when the MCP server refused a request.