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Claude Managed Agents: Anthropic's Bet on the Meta-Harness

What Claude Managed Agents actually is, where it fits in the agent stack, and the real trade-offs enterprises should understand before committing.

Beyond the MCP vs CLI Hype — What Actually Works in the Enterprise for Agent-to-Data Connectivity

CLI won't fix MCP's context bloat in the enterprise. Learn why universal tools and remote MCP servers solve the real agent-to-data connectivity problem.

Veeva Vault to Amazon S3 ETL Best Practices for 2026

Learn best practices for building a Veeva Vault to Amazon S3 ETL pipeline in 2026, covering architecture, security, compliance, and no-code deployment options.

What Three AI Startup CEOs Got Right, Got Wrong, and Won't Stop Thinking About

Definitive Guide to ETL Platforms with Native dbt Integration: 2026 Edition

A simple guide to help you pick the right ETL platform with dbt support. Compare pricing, connectors, CDC, and workflow management across the top tools in 2026.

Join Us Live: The Connect AI Q1 Showcase

Join the live Connect AI Q1 Showcase to see new features demonstrated live in the product with a Q&A from the product team.

2026 Guide to Deploying Managed MCP for Real-Time Multi-Source Integration

A step-wise deployment guide for managed MCP — scope your use case, configure your gateway, wrap enterprise APIs, secure access, and operate at scale.

The Definitive Guide to Agentic Retrieval and Contextual Data Integration

Learn how agentic retrieval and contextual data integration power intelligent AI agents. Explore architectures, tools, and best practices for enterprise AI.

Combining Replication and Real-Time Access for Decision Intelligence

Learn how combining data replication with AI-powered real-time access creates a decision intelligence engine that turns enterprise data into continuous, actionable insight.

Connect ServiceNow to Excel in 2026 with CData

Learn how to connect ServiceNow to Excel with real-time sync using CData. Enable secure, no-code integration, live data access, and automated workflows in 2026.

CData Extends ARM64 Windows ODBC Support for Amazon Athena, Redshift, S3, and DynamoDB

CData provides ARM64-native ODBC drivers for Amazon Athena, Redshift, S3, and DynamoDB on Windows — filling the gap AWS's drivers leave for Excel and Power BI.

Connect to 350+ Data Sources in Tableau Desktop Free Edition

Explore Tableau Desktop Free Edition and connect to 350+ data sources with CData. Build future-proof analytics with seamless, AI-ready data connectivity.