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CData Arc Q4 2026 release: MCP server, AI diagnostics, Partner Mailbox, and external secret providers
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CData Arc 26.4: MCP Server, AI Diagnostics, Partner Mailbox

by Zak Reynolds

CData Arc 26.4 (Q4 2026) adds an MCP server that takes action, AI diagnostics, Partner Mailbox, Microsoft 365 Email, and Azure Key Vault secrets.

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Featured Articles
Similar Gateway, Different Decade
September 30, 2026

Similar Gateway, Different Decade

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

The AI Gateway Has to Start at the Data

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introducing connect ai gateway
September 29, 2026

Inside Connect AI Gateway

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Rolling Out AI at Anaqua
October 27, 2026

Rolling Out AI at Anaqua: A CIO's Honest Account at Foundations 2026

by Sue Raiber

See how Anaqua rolled out AI company-wide on a single control plane, then join CIO Erik Bailey at Foundations 2026 on November 5 for the full story.

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Events & WebinarsCData Connect AI
MCP Gateway vs MCP Server: Performance, Scale, and Control
October 27, 2026

MCP Gateway vs MCP Server: Performance, Scale, and Control

by Anusha MB

Compare an MCP gateway and an MCP server on performance, scalability, security, and management, and learn when your enterprise needs a gateway.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
ETL Tool Performance Benchmarks
October 26, 2026

ETL Tool Performance Benchmarks: How to Evaluate in 2026

by Dibyendu Datta

Learn how to run a fair ETL performance benchmark: metrics, prerequisites, connector depth, and cost-per-TB, with CData Sync examples.

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Data ManagementCData Sync
ChatGPT and Meta logos connecting to CData Connect AI
October 26, 2026

Best MCP Servers for ChatGPT, Dots, and Meta Muse

by Joe Karlsson

Best MCP servers for ChatGPT, dots, and Meta Muse in 2026, compared by use case, with the criteria business and IT teams use to approve one.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
Copilot Agent Data Access: Add Enterprise Data
October 23, 2026

Copilot Agent Data Access: How to Add Enterprise Data (2026 Guide)

by Mohammed Mohsin Turki

Learn how to give Copilot Studio agents governed access to live Salesforce, SAP, and Workday data through one managed MCP connection with CData Connect AI.

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Solutions & Use CasesData ManagementCData Connect AIcopilot agent data accesscopilot agentscopilot agent buildercopilot studio agent capabilitiesmanage copilot agentsMCP
Why Business Context Matters
October 22, 2026

Why Business Context Matters More Than Model Choice for Enterprise AI Agents

by Jerod Johnson

Business context from CData Connect AI lifted 27 AI models to 82% success on enterprise data, with a fifth of the tool calls raw access needed.

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Industry InsightsCData Connect AI
Connect AI Context Engine
October 22, 2026

Inside the Connect AI Context Engine

by Matt Dallhoff

See how the Connect AI context engine builds a governed context graph to improve agent accuracy, cut token spend, and keep answers consistent across models.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
2026 Guide to Connecting SAP ERP
October 22, 2026

SAP to Agent Bricks: 2026 Guide to Connecting SAP ERP

by Somya Sharma

Learn how to connect SAP ERP to Databricks Agent Bricks via MCP. Step-by-step SAP to Agent Bricks setup, governance, and use cases with CData Connect AI.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
2026.1 CData Drivers Release
October 21, 2026

Explore the 2026.1 CData Drivers Release

by Stanley Liu

The CData Drivers 2026.1 release adds Talkdesk, Linear, JD Edwards, Sage X3, and Claude Compliance drivers, four driver rewrites, and 25 new API Profiles.

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NewsCData Drivers
AI Gateway Control Plane
October 21, 2026

AI Gateway Control Plane: What It Does and Why It Matters

by Yazhini Gopalakrishnan

Learn what an AI gateway control plane does — governance, observability, security, and routing — and how it manages agent access to live enterprise data.

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Industry InsightsCData Connect AI
Enterprise MCP Gateway
October 20, 2026

Enterprise MCP Gateway: Securely Run MCP Behind the Firewall

by Dibyendu Datta

How an enterprise MCP gateway enforces identity passthrough, least privilege, and audit logging so AI agents reach on-premises data without exposing it.

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Data ManagementCData Connect AI
Enterprise AI Gateway
October 19, 2026

Enterprise AI Gateway: Choosing the Best Option for 2026

by Anusha MB

Compare enterprise AI gateways for 2026 using five criteria, from MCP governance to audit trails, and learn how to give AI governed access to live data.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI