CData Blog

donor-trust-blog
August 5, 2025

Donor Trust Starts with Data Strategy: How Nonprofits Can Simplify Compliance and Transparency

Nonprofits face rising demands for transparency. Learn how smarter data strategy can ease compliance and strengthen donor trust with CData Connect AI.

ChatGPT Agent Mode
August 1, 2025

Try ChatGPT Agent Mode to Build Data Connections for You

Discover how ChatGPT’s new agent mode streamlines setup of data connections in Connect AI — just pass credentials and let the agent handle it step‑by‑step while you supervise.

Secure Data for AI with Customizable APIs
July 31, 2025

Control and Secure Data for AI with Customizable APIs

Discover how CData API Server securely connects live data to AI MCP platforms—providing a governed, customizable API gateway for real‑time LLM integration.

CData Drivers & Connectors 2025 Release
July 31, 2025

Explore What’s New in the CData Drivers & Connectors 2025 Release

Explore the 2025 release of CData Drivers & Connectors with new sources, platform support, API updates, and major performance and documentation upgrades.

Stripe and MCP
July 30, 2025

Making Stripe Data AI-Ready: Comparing CData and Native MCP Servers

Review the differences between the native Stripe MCP Server and the CData MCP Server for Stripe.

cvent 1
July 30, 2025

New Connectivity to Cvent Through CData Solutions

Connect and visualize Cvent data in Power BI using CData Drivers and Connectors for Cvent. Learn setup steps, key features, and how to build event dashboards.

Adobe Target
July 30, 2025

New Connectivity to Adobe Target Through CData Solutions

CData has launched new Drivers and Connectors for Adobe Target, enabling seamless integration with BI, AI, and analytics platforms.

Is MCP Secure
July 29, 2025

Is MCP Secure? The Hidden Risks in AI's Universal Connector

Discover critical security flaws in MCP implementations and why most are unsafe for enterprise use. Learn what risks your AI systems may face.

MCP Llama
July 25, 2025

The Key to Smarter Local LLMs like Llama? Real-Time Data Access

Learn how CData’s Model Context Protocol delivers live data access to local LLMs like Llama for more capable and secure AI deployments.

workflow modernization
July 24, 2025

More Impact, Less Overhead: Bringing Self-Service Data to Nonprofits

Modernize nonprofit workflows and simplify data management with CData Connect AI to drive impact, save time, and unify your systems.

Real AI Agents vs. Agent Washing
July 24, 2025

Real AI Agents vs. Agent Washing: What You Need to Know

Most AI agents aren't truly agentic. Learn how to tell real agents apart from hype and how CData MCP enables enterprise-grade agent intelligence.

Vibe Querying Episode 6
July 22, 2025

Vibe Querying Episode 6: Vibing for Project Management

Project managers use CData's Asana MCP Server to identify overdue tasks, automate status reports, and streamline team productivity analysis.