CData Software Enhances Connect AI with New Tools and Security Features for Better AI Deployment

Enhancements to CData Connect AI: A Game Changer for AI Deployments

CData Software has unveiled major advancements to its Connect AI platform at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, positioning itself at the forefront of effective AI deployment solutions. As companies worldwide allocate substantial budgets to AI — with forecasts suggesting $2.5 trillion in spending by 2026 — the pressing need for sophisticated infrastructure has never been more apparent. Unfortunately, significant numbers of AI projects falter prior to reaching operational stages due to inadequate data foundations.

This article discusses how CData Connect AI addresses these challenges through new updates focused on connectivity, context, and control—the essential components for transitioning AI initiatives from pilot to production.

Understanding the Bottleneck in AI Production

Despite rapid advancements and heavy financial investment, many generative AI projects find themselves immobilized before they can deliver tangible business value. According to CData's own State of AI Data Connectivity Report, a meager 6% of organizations express satisfaction with their existing data infrastructures for AI tasks. A staggering proportion of teams rely on custom-built integrations that are neither flexible nor scalable, with 71% indicating they dedicate significant time to data integration rather than focusing on AI deployment itself.

CData’s CEO, Amit Sharma, highlighted that