The data layer behind confident AI

CData delivers live, governed access to enterprise data—keeping results reliable in production, with context and control intact.

Built for teams shipping AI that delivers on day one.

Our Story

About CData

CData is a company founded by technologists to serve innovators. As a leading provider of data access and connectivity solutions, our mission is to simplify the way that users and applications connect with data.

As data has become increasingly vital to core business functions, it has become more decentralized than ever before. Break through the data silos with real-time data connectivity solutions from CData.

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Over 10,000 customers leverage CData to simplify data connectivity, eliminate data silos, and break down barriers to better integration and insights.
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Our Philosophy

Data connectivity is too important to be peripheral. The functionality and user experience of almost every modern application depends on the fast and efficient access to data. Connectivity is our core business, not an afterthought.

Enhanced productivity

By standardizing and streamlining how systems interact with data our products reduce development costs and timelines, slash architectural complexity, and eliminate ongoing maintenance burdens.

Exceptional customer experience

We work as an extension of your team to help solve your toughest data challenges. Thousands of customers and hundreds of ISVs rely on our services to make the most of their data and propel their business forward.

Superior performance

CData strives to provide our users with the best technology solutions on the market. That's why our engineers have optimized our drivers for maximum performance all the way down to the socket level.

Amit Sharma, CData CEO & Co-founder
“Ultimately, our success is in making complex data challenges easy—whether that's helping a small business to update accounting data through Excel, or an enterprise to connect their latest AI tools with SaaS and Big Data sources for enhanced reporting.”
Amit Sharma
CData CEO & Co-founder
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Life at CData

We're a group of passionate people creating opportunities for businesses to do more with data. We strive to build a collaborative, fast-paced, and empowering environment, where our team members can follow their passion and build new skills as part of your every day. We value our employees above all else and understand the importance of professional development, but wellness, and work-life balance.

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Industry recognition for our innovative data technologies and hard-working employees


2026 SD Times 100: Integration, APIs & Connectivity
Forbes America's Best Startup Employers 2026
Business Intelligence Group 2026 Finalist - Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards
DBTA Trend-Setting Products in Data and Information Management for 2026
DBTA 100 2026: The Companies That Matter Most in Data
CRN's Big Data 100

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Transform AI from prototype to productivity by connecting your data to AI models—and let the results speak for themselves.