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From RAGs to Riches - part 2
July 17, 2025

From RAGs to Riches: Choosing the Right Context Strategy for AI Agents — Part 2

Learn how to scale AI context strategies with hybrid architectures, real-time integration, fine-tuning, and advanced memory systems for production-ready AI.

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July 17, 2025

Meet Small Language Models: The lean, tool-using sibling of Large Language Models

Explore how small language models (SLMs) offer fast, cost-effective AI for real-time enterprise tasks—optimized for tool use, not massive training data.

Summer 2025 Product Showcase recap
July 16, 2025

Summer 2025 Product Showcase: Innovating at the Edge of Agentic AI

Explore the highlights from CData's Summer 2025 Showcase, featuring MCP innovation, Agentic AI strategy, and new updates across Sync, Virtuality, Arc, and more.

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July 14, 2025

From RAGs to Riches: Choosing the right context strategy for AI agents — Part 1

Explore why context management—not model selection—is the key to successful enterprise AI. Learn how RAG, fine-tuning, MCP, and extended context strategies shape scalable agent architectures.

New Connectivity to Jira Assets
July 10, 2025

New Connectivity to Jira Assets through CData Solutions

Easily connect and visualize Jira Assets data in Power BI using CData Drivers and Connectors. Learn setup steps, key features, and how to build event dashboards.

CData Drivers vs. AI-Created Drivers
July 9, 2025

CData Drivers vs. AI-Created Drivers: A Full Comparison

Review the differences between purpose-built drivers by CData and AI-generated drivers.

Vibe Querying Episode 5
July 8, 2025

Vibe Querying Episode 5: Vibing for Google Ad Performance Analysis

SEM managers use CData's Google Ads MCP Server to optimize campaign budgets and detect keyword cannibalization, transforming manual analysis into minutes.

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July 8, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Data Analyst with Vibe Querying

See how vibe querying transforms daily data analytics workflows. Follow a VP through real scenarios using CData MCP servers for conversational data insights.

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July 7, 2025

Automate AI Queries in Google Sheets with Data from Anywhere

Learn how to pair Google Sheets' new =AI formula with live data to automate tasks right in your spreadsheets.

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July 3, 2025

Start Implementing Data Governance with CData Connect AI

CData Connect AI supports enterprise data governance with secure access control, live connectivity, and compliant data sharing.

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July 2, 2025

Elevating Azure Data Factory Integration with CData Connect AI's SSIS Component Connectivity

Discover how CData Connect AI's SSIS connectivity enhances ADF integrations with superior performance and flexibility over traditional methods.

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July 1, 2025

Snowflake Openflow or CData Sync? Pick the Right Tool for Your Data Journey

Learn when to use CData Sync or Snowflake Openflow for data integration, with a focus on flexibility, cost, and enterprise deployment needs.