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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

seamless-managed-mcp
May 13, 2026

2026 Guide to Seamless Managed MCP Migration for Enterprise Teams

Learn the seven steps to migrate to managed MCP with built-in security, governance, and real-time connectivity for enterprise AI agents.

SAP HANA to Claude
May 13, 2026

The Definitive Guide for Linking SAP HANA to Claude

Learn how to connect SAP HANA to Claude using CData Connect AI and MCP for live, governed enterprise data access — no ETL required.

Connect Stripe to Claude with CData
May 13, 2026

2026 Guide: Secure Stripe-Claude Integration for Financial Enterprises

Securely connect Stripe to Claude using a managed MCP platform. Deployment, compliance, least-privilege access, and pre-production testing for financial enterprises.

SQL Server to Claude Integration using CData Connect AI
May 12, 2026

The Definitive 2026 Guide to SQL Server‑Claude Integration

Learn how to connect SQL Server to Claude using CData Connect AI for secure, real-time data access, live SQL queries, and governed AI workflows in 2026.

CData Connect AI for ChatGPT
May 12, 2026

Introducing CData Connect AI for ChatGPT

CData Connect AI is now in the ChatGPT app directory. Query warehouses, databases, and lakehouses through conversation — with IT governance built in.

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.