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Free online event will feature industry leaders from AWS, Databricks, Red Wing Shoes, and ServiceNow, offering practical strategies to accelerate analytics and AI readiness

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CData Software, a global leader in data connectivity, today announced the second annual Foundations conference, a dynamic, free virtual event spanning two separate days: Data & Analytics Day on September 17, 2025, followed by AI Day on September 24, 2025. Attendees can register once and participate in both insightful sessions.

"AI agents require real-time access to enterprise data and governed connectivity to drive real competitive advantage. Foundations 2025 is an essential forum for any organization building AI-ready data infrastructure that can compete," said Will Davis, Chief Marketing Officer at CData. "Whether you're deploying MCP-enabled AI workflows or scaling unified integration platforms across hybrid environments, these events will deliver both visionary guidance and detailed insights grounded in real-world use cases and best practices from industry leaders."

Day 1 – Foundations: Data & Analytics (September 17, 2025)

Highlights:

• Product Roadmap Vision: Hear directly from CData's CEO and product leaders, revealing how they plan to innovate and enhance their suite to empower analytics workflows.
  
  
• Real-World Stories: Gain inspiration from customer and partner success stories showcasing how modern data strategies were architected using CData solutions. Featured speakers include Red Wing Shoes, Sisense, and Databricks, sharing practical lessons from their own transformation journeys.
  
  
• Key Takeaways: Walk away with pragmatic, implementable strategies tailored for your organization's analytics ambitions.

Day 2 – Foundations: AI (September 24, 2025)

Highlights:

• Data & AI Leaders: Hear from thought leaders shaping the evolving AI landscape, with guidance on designing data architecture that balances innovation with governance, security, and maintenance.
  
  
• CData's Vision for AI Connectivity: Explore how CData's CEO and product leadership are advancing integration tools, especially through initiatives like the Model Context Protocol, to optimally support AI workflows.
  
  
• Enterprise AI Demonstrations: See practical applications and demos of AI-powered data management and learn how to connect enterprise data seamlessly to AI systems. Featured speakers include ServiceNow, AWS, Ellie.ai, Ataccama and other AI innovators sharing how CData connectivity powers their intelligent applications.

Registration:
To gain access to both days of Foundations: Data & Analytics on September 17, and Foundations: AI on September 24 register at https://www.cdata.com/events/foundations-2025/

About CData Software
CData Software is a leading provider of data access and connectivity solutions. Our self-service data products and connectivity solutions provide universal access to live data from hundreds of popular on-premises and cloud applications. Millions of users worldwide rely on CData to enable advanced analytics, boost cloud adoption, and create a more connected business. Consumable by any user, accessible within any application, and built for all enterprises, CData is redefining data-driven business. Learn more at www.cdata.com or reach a representative via email at info@cdata.com.

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