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Why a Gateway Without Context Just Moves the Problem Downstream

by Jerod Johnson

A routing gateway governs how AI requests are handled, not what the AI knows. See why enterprise AI needs a context layer to prevent wrong answers.

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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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AIエージェントのMCPパフォーマンスを最適化する10のテクニックを示すアイキャッチ
February 24, 2026

Top 10 Proven MCP Performance Optimization Techniques for 2026

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Connect AI August 2026 Release
August 31, 2026

AI Flexibility by Design: The Connect AI August Release

by Matt Dallhoff

Connect AI's August release adds a Management API, SIEM integration, large file handling, and custom instructions for governed AI agent workflows.

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August 31, 2026

Deploying MCP Servers in 2026: Best Practices for Enterprise AI

by Anusha MB

Learn how to deploy production-ready MCP servers in 2026, from security and containerization to validation and monitoring, with a managed MCP platform.

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LLM Gatewayと記されたボックスから線が下に伸び、CDataのロゴマークにつながる記事ヘッダー図
August 27, 2026

What Is an LLM Gateway, and Where It Fits in the Stack

by Jerod Johnson

An LLM gateway routes traffic between apps and model providers, controlling cost and reliability. See how it differs from an API and AI gateway.

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Industry InsightsCData Connect AI
SalesforceとSQL ServerをMCP経由でAIエージェントに接続するイメージ図
August 27, 2026

Comparing Native Salesforce MCP with CData Connect AI (2026)

by Mikel Kulla

We ran 8 functional tests comparing native Salesforce MCP and CData Connect AI on live data. See what each connector does and doesn't do well.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
Connect AI Models Securely to MySQL
August 27, 2026

7 Steps to Connect AI Models Securely to MySQL

by Yazhini Gopalakrishnan

Follow seven steps to connect AI models to MySQL securely, from data classification and RBAC to MCP-mediated access, vector search, and monitoring.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
2026 Guide to Building an Enterprise AI Gateway for Trusted Data
August 26, 2026

The 2026 Guide to Building an Enterprise AI Gateway for Trusted Data

by Mohammed Mohsin Turki

Learn what an enterprise AI gateway does, the design patterns behind it, and how to keep AI access to live enterprise data governed and auditable in 2026.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
MCP GatewayとAPI Gatewayの役割の違いを解説する記事のヘッダー画像
August 25, 2026

What an MCP Gateway Does That an API Gateway Can't

by Jerod Johnson

An MCP gateway governs agent-to-tool traffic API gateways can't: tool discovery, identity propagation, and per-user audit. See what it controls and why.

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Industry InsightsCData Connect AI
Don't Overlook the Cost of Scaling
August 25, 2026

Your MFT Pricing Model Decides How Much You Can Automate

by CData Software

Variable MFT pricing models like GoAnywhere's put a cost on every automated action. See how Arc MFT's flat-rate structure removes that ceiling.

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August 25, 2026

The Definitive Guide to Deploying Model Context Protocol Across Multi‑System Enterprises

by Dibyendu Datta

Learn how to plan, secure, and scale Model Context Protocol deployments across enterprise systems, with governance and observability built in from day one.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
SQL Server AI Integration
August 25, 2026

The Definitive Guide to Getting Started with SQL Server AI Integration

by Somya Sharma

Learn how to connect SQL Server to AI assistants using MCP. Step-by-step guide covering setup, authentication, governance, and CData Connect AI.

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Industry InsightsCData Connect AI
7 Key Steps to Build Agentic RAG Using CData
August 21, 2026

7 Key Steps to Build Agentic RAG Using CData

by Anusha MB

Build production-ready agentic RAG in 7 steps; goals, connectivity, indexing, agent roles, routing, caching, and observability with CData Connect AI.

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Solutions & Use CasesCData Connect AI
AIアプリケーションと業務データの間に立つAI Gatewayのイメージ図
August 20, 2026

What Is an AI Gateway, and Why It Matters Now

by Jerod Johnson

An AI gateway is the control layer between AI apps and the models, tools, and data they use. See what it controls and how it differs from an API gateway.

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