CData Launches AI Gateway to Lock Down Enterprise Data Access

CData Software Inc., a data connectivity and integration firm, announced on Tuesday the launch of Connect AI Gateway, a platform designed to govern how artificial intelligence agents choose models, use tools, and access enterprise data. The product is now available in early access, extending the company's existing Connect AI platform and its managed Model Context Protocol offering.

The gateway aims to give information technology teams centralized control over AI agent interactions with corporate data, addressing growing concerns about data security and compliance as enterprises increasingly deploy autonomous AI systems. CData's move follows a broader industry trend of vendors adding governance layers to AI deployments, though the company did not disclose specific pricing or customer adoption numbers.

The launch underscores the intensifying competition in the AI governance market, where firms like CData are racing to provide tools that balance AI innovation with enterprise security requirements. As AI agents become more prevalent, the ability to manage their access to sensitive data will be critical for widespread enterprise adoption. CData's early access program will likely test the platform's effectiveness before a broader rollout.