CData’s AI gateway governs agents’ access to enterprise data
CData's Connect AI Gateway lets enterprises enforce who accesses what data when agents run. Early access now.

Why it matters
CData extends its Model Context Protocol offering with a governance layer for agentic AI—controlling model selection, tool use, and data access. Addresses a concrete gap: agents need identity boundaries and data-access policies, not just connectivity.
The key facts
6 to knowCData introduces Connect AI Gateway, entering early access today
Extends existing Connect AI platform and managed Model Context Protocol offering
Focuses on governance: model selection, tool use, and enterprise data access control
Positions as an IT-controlled layer for agent autonomy
No pricing disclosed
No quantified deployment outcomes or customer deployments named
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Publisher excerpt: Data connectivity and integration firm CData Software Inc. today introduced Connect AI Gateway, a platform designed to control how artificial intelligence agents choose models, use tools and access company data. The product enters early access today, extending the company’s existing Connect AI…