ToolingJune 23, 2026

CData launches free developer edition and Python SDK for enterprise AI data access

CData Software has released three new tools designed to streamline how developers integrate enterprise data into AI applications. The launch includes a free Connect AI Developer Edition, an open-source Python SDK, and a command-line interface. These tools aim to simplify the process of connecting generative AI models to various business data sources without complex manual integration.

Why it matters

For teams building production AI, data connectivity remains a primary bottleneck. These tools provide a standardised way to bridge the gap between large language models and fragmented enterprise datasets, accelerating the development of data-aware agents.

Key points

Connect AI Developer Edition offers a free tier for building and testing AI-driven data integrations.
The open-source Python SDK enables seamless connection between enterprise data sources and AI frameworks.
A new CLI allows developers to manage data connections and configurations directly from the terminal.

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