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John
JohnCommunity Manager
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Exciting News: CData Recognized in Forrester Wave™ for Cloud Data Pipelines Q4 2023!

Hello CData Community, We're thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! CData Software has been featured in the Forrester Wave™ report for Cloud Data Pipelines, Q4 2023. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a robust and reliable cloud data pipeline solution, especially for hybrid cloud environments. Our strengths in data sources and access, along with our focus on AI/ML, data intelligence, and performance, have been acknowledged in this prestigious report. We’re proud of our journey so far and excited about the road ahead, as we continue to evolve and enhance our capabilities. But this isn't just our achievement — it's yours too! Your support, feedback, and engagement have been instrumental in our growth and success. We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with CData Sync. How has it impacted your data integration and analytics? Let's celebrate this milestone together and continue our journey towards innovative and efficient data management soluti

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John
11 days ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
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Elevating Trust: Unpacking Our SOC 2 Type II Certification Journey

We’re excited to share that CData has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, a testament to our unwavering commitment to security. This milestone, independently audited by LBMC, further fortifies the trust in our suite of products encompassing CData Connect Cloud, CData Connect Server, CData Drivers, CData Sync, and CData Arc. The SOC 2 framework, crafted by the AICPA, is a revered industry standard that outlines how organizations should manage and secure customer data. The Type II certification not only underscores the design of our system controls but also their operational effectiveness over time. But let's move beyond the certification. Let’s ignite a conversation around security in data management. How do you perceive the importance of such certifications in your data operations? How does our SOC 2 Type II certification impact your trust in CData’s offerings? We’re here to dive into a dialogue, learn from your insights, and continue enhancing our security frameworks to

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John
1 month ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
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Welcome to the Ask Me Anything (AMA) on CData Workday Integrations! 🎉

🗓 Event Dates: September 22-29, 2023📍 Location: Right here in this threaded discussion on the CData Community Site👥 Experts on Deck: Jerod Johnson, Riley James, Jon Tye, and rock stars from the CData Champions Program 👋 Hello CData Community,The day we've all been waiting for is finally here! Welcome to our exclusive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session focused on Workday and its integrations with CData. Why You Should Participate:Get expert insights from Jerod Johnson, Riley James, Jon Tye, and other rock stars from our CData Champions Program. Learn best practices for integrating Workday with CData. Discover tips and tricks to optimize your Workday experience.How to Participate:Ask Away: Use this thread to post your questions about Workday and CData integrations. Share Your Knowledge: If you have tips or experiences to share, we'd love to hear them! Engage: Feel free to comment on other community members' questions and answers. To get the ball rolling, here are some questions for the ex

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2 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
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New Case Study Alert: Santa Clara University Leverages CData for Workday Integration 📊

Hey Community, We're thrilled to share a new case study that showcases how Santa Clara University is using CData to connect to Workday and visualize historical student data. This is an excellent example of how CData's Workday ODBC Driver can bring flexibility and depth to your analytics. Key Highlights: Flexible Reporting: Santa Clara University can now connect to Workday data from analytics platforms like Tableau, R/RStudio, WinSQL, and Excel. Unearth Historical Trends: The university can pull Workday data to understand trends related to student enrollment, retention rates, and more over extended periods. Customizable Analytics Views: The CData Workday Driver allows Santa Clara University to create and save custom views of their Workday data in Tableau.  The Challenge:Santa Clara University recently migrated from Oracle PeopleSoft to Workday for modernized administration processes. However, they found Workday's native analytics capabilities limiting, especially for historical repo

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John
2 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
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📣 Announcement: Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Workday & CData Integrations

🗓 Event Dates: September 22-29, 2023📍 Where: Threaded discussion right here on the CData Community Site👥 Experts on Deck: Jerod Johnson, Riley James, Jon Tye, and other rock stars from the CData Champions Program 👋 Hey CData Community, We're thrilled to announce an exclusive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session in coordination with the Workday event! This is your golden opportunity to get all your questions answered about Workday software and its integrations with CData.Why You Should Participate:Get expert insights from Jerod Johnson, Riley James, Jon Tye, and other rock stars from our CData Champions Program. Learn best practices for integrating Workday with CData. Discover tips and tricks to optimize your Workday experience.How to Participate:Mark your calendars for September 22-29. Look out for the AMA thread right here on the CData Community Site. Jump in with your questions, comments, or even share your own experiences!Don't miss out on this chance to interact with the experts and e

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John
2 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
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🌟 CData Experts at Workday Rising 2023: Let's Discuss the Future of Work and Innovation! 🌟

Hey CData Community,We're excited to share that our experts will be attending the Workday Rising event on September 26–29 in San Francisco, California. This event promises to be a fantastic mix of innovation, community, and hands-on experience, all centered around AI and machine learning. 📍 Where: Moscone Center, San Francisco, California📆 When: September 26–29, 2023🌐 How: In Person and Digital  Why Should You Care?1️⃣ AI and ML in the Workplace: Discover how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the workspace in powerful, responsible ways.2️⃣ Networking: Meet and connect with an incredible community of customers and partners.3️⃣ Inspirational Talks: The welcome keynote will feature James Cameron discussing the role of emerging technologies in the future of moviemaking. 🤔 We Want to Hear From You!Are you planning on attending Workday Rising? What topics are you excited to explore or learn more about? How do you envision AI and ML shaping the future of work?Let’s kick-start th

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John
3 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
posted in Getting Started

🤔 Let's Talk EDI: What Do You Want to Know? Upcoming Webinar Alert! 📚

Hey Community,We've got an exciting EDI webinar series coming up, and we want YOU to be a part of it! But before we dive into the nitty-gritty details of Electronic Data Interchange, let's get the conversation rolling.🗨️ What are your burning questions about EDI?Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, we want to hear your questions, thoughts, or even challenges you've faced with EDI!👇 Here’s What We’re Covering in the Webinar 👇1️⃣ What are EDI Documents? 2️⃣ Specific Types of EDI Documents 3️⃣ Integrating EDI into Larger Data Contexts⏳ Mark Your CalendarsPart 1: August 24 Part 2: September 7 Part 3: September 21✅ All-In-One RegistrationRegister once, and you're in for the whole series! Register Here🎤 Over to You!What has been your experience with EDI? What questions or topics do you hope the webinar will cover? How has EDI impacted your business processes?Reply below and let’s get this conversation started!

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John
3 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
posted in Getting Started

📣 Join Us Today for an Expert Panel on Data Integration Trends and Best Practices!

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ETData integration is the heartbeat of modern business. From AI applications to distributed analytics, staying updated on best practices is essential. That's why we've put together a panel with industry experts to share insights, new techniques, and answer your questions on all things data integration.🎤 Speakers:James Kobielus: Senior Research Director, Data Management (Moderator) Nik Acheson: Senior Product and Strategy Leader, Dremio Robert Gorsuch: Principal Sales Engineer, Actian Jerod Johnson: Sr. Technology Evangelist, CData SoftwareThey will dive into topics like:The hallmarks of modern data integration Emerging best practices for AI, analytics, and more How to reduce costs and improve efficiency in data integrationWe're excited to bring this conversation to our community. Whether you're an enterprise leader or an aspiring analyst, this session has something valuable for you.💼 Sponsored by: Actian, CData Softw

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John
3 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
posted in Getting Started

Integration Beyond AWS: Connect all Your “Other” Data to Glue, Redshift, and QuickSight

Hey Community! 🚀Who's had a "fun" time integrating external data with AWS? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ I know, it can be quite the adventure. Whether you're wrestling with real-time data across multiple sources or hitting a wall with data imports into Redshift, we've all been there.Good News! We have an upcoming webinar that dives deep into this very topic:📌 "Integration Beyond AWS: Connect all Your “Other” Data to Glue, Redshift, and QuickSight"📅 August 15, 11am EST Our very own Jerod Johnson, alongside Muz Syed from AWS, will be sharing insights, solutions, and perhaps a few integration war stories. 😉 Let's Chat: Before the webinar, I'm curious - what's been your biggest hurdle when integrating with AWS? Drop your stories below, and let's share some knowledge. Maybe we can crowdsource a few solutions before the webinar even starts!

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John
4 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
posted in Getting Started

Unlocking the Power of External Data Integration with AWS – Share Your Thoughts!

Hey everyone! 🌍We've got exciting news! On August 15th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, CData will be hosting an exclusive webinar titled: "Integration Beyond AWS: Connect all your 'Other' Data to Glue, Redshift, and QuickSight".The pain points of integrating external on-premises and cloud data with AWS services are all too familiar. Struggles like trying to provide a unified view in QuickSight or dealing with inaccessible sources for Glue have left many seeking solutions.That’s where CData steps in. With its best in class real-time data connectivity, CData makes even the trickiest sources like Salesforce and SAP accessible, enhancing the AWS ecosystem's capabilities.Before the webinar unfolds, let's get the conversation started here!1️⃣ What challenges have you faced integrating data with AWS services?2️⃣ Have you ever had issues with real-time data visualization in QuickSight? Share your experiences.3️⃣ Which external sources have you wished could be connected effortlessly with AWS Glue, Redsh

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John
4 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
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🚀 CData at Snowflake Summit 2023: Let's Talk Data, Apps, and AI!

Hello CData Community!We're thrilled to announce that CData will be attending and sponsoring the upcoming Snowflake Summit 2023! The event, billed as the World's Largest Data, Apps, and AI Conference, will take place from June 26-29.The Summit is packed with exciting activities and sessions designed to help professionals access, build, and monetize data, tools, models, and applications. This includes advancements with generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), Apache Iceberg, flexible programmability, application development, and so much more!And the good news? You can be a part of it too, right from the comfort of your home or office! The Summit offers plenty of virtual opportunities, including live-streamed keynotes, breakout sessions, and more. One highlight we're particularly looking forward to is the CEO fireside chat featuring NVIDIA and Snowflake on June 26th, discussing trends in Generative AI and accelerated computing.We're also excited about the All-Female Hackathon on J

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John
5 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
posted in Getting Started

Meet Us at Tableau Conference 2023: Let's Connect, Learn, and Grow Together!

🎉 Exciting News, CData Community! 🎉We're thrilled to announce that we'll be sponsoring and attending the Tableau Conference 2023! This premier event brings together data enthusiasts, Tableau experts, and industry leaders from around the world to share knowledge, insights, and best practices in data visualization and analytics. We can't wait to connect with all of you who will be attending the conference. Make sure to stop by our booth to learn more about CData's latest offerings, watch live demos, and chat with our team of experts. We'll also have some fantastic swag and giveaways, so don't miss out! 👋 Are you planning to attend the Tableau Conference 2023? Let us know in the comments below! We'd also love to hear what you're most looking forward to at the event - whether it's a specific session, keynote speaker, or networking opportunity. Share your thoughts and let's get excited for this amazing event together! Stay tuned for more updates as the conference approaches. See you ther

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John
7 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
posted in Getting Started

Top 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Our Community

 Top 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Our Community🌟 Hello CData Community!As your community managers, our goal is to help you connect with fellow members, share knowledge, and learn from one another. To ensure you make the most of your time here, we've compiled a list of top 5 tips for getting the most out of our community: Introduce Yourself: Start by sharing a brief introduction about yourself, your background, and your interests in the #introductions channel. This will help you connect with like-minded members who can provide valuable insights and support. Be Active: Engage in ongoing discussions, share your experiences, and ask questions. The more you participate, the more you'll learn and grow professionally. Connect with Experts: If you have a question or need help with a specific topic, don't hesitate to reach out to our subject matter experts. They're here to help and are more than happy to share their expertise. Share Your Knowledge: If you've discovered a valuable r

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John
7 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
posted in Getting Started

Let's Connect, Learn, and Grow Together!

Hello and a warm welcome to all our new members joining the CData Community! 🎉We are delighted to have you here as part of our rapidly growing community of data enthusiasts, professionals, and experts. Our aim is to create a thriving space where we can share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on exciting data-driven projects.To ensure you get the most out of your experience here, we've put together a few tips for engaging in the CData Community: Introduce yourself 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️: Take a moment to introduce yourself in the "Introductions" thread. Let us know who you are, your area of expertise, and what brings you to the CData Community. This will help other members to connect with you and find common interests. Explore and participate 🗺️: Browse through the different forums, topics, and threads to find conversations that interest you. Don't be shy to ask questions, share your thoughts, or contribute your expertise to ongoing discussions. Be respectful and inclusive 🤝: The CD

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John
7 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
posted in Getting Started

A Warm Welcome to the CData Community Site! 🎉

Hello and welcome, CData enthusiasts!We are absolutely thrilled to have you here as we embark on this exciting journey together. Our team has worked tirelessly to create the CData Community Site, a platform designed to foster connections, encourage learning, and support growth within our community of data connectivity professionals.As a member of the CData Community, you'll have the opportunity to:Connect with fellow users who share your passion for data connectivity. Our community forums provide a space for you to engage in stimulating discussions, share your experiences, and collaborate on new ideas. Learn from the experts and stay up-to-date with the latest CData news, product updates, and best practices. Our resource library is filled with insightful articles, tutorials, and webinars to enhance your CData experience. Growing by tapping into the collective wisdom of our diverse and talented community. User-generated content and collaborative discussions will empower you to expand y

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John
7 months ago
Luc
LucCommunity Manager
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👋 Introduce yourself

Please take some time to tell us who you are – we’d love to get to know you! This can include:Your name. Job title and company/industry. Your CData experience so far (products you’re leveraging, use cases, benefits, etc.) Your interests and hobbies, maybe even a fun fact. Why you’ve joined the CData Community.We’re looking forward to connecting with you!

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David Kleiss
8 months ago
John
JohnCommunity Manager
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New Community Member Tips

Welcome to the CData Community! As a new member, we want you to have the best possible experience engaging with other members and accessing our resources. To help you get started, here's a list of tips for new community members: Introduce yourself: Take a moment to introduce yourself in the introduction thread. Share a bit about your background, interests, and what brings you to CData. This helps build connections with other members. Read the community guidelines: Familiarize yourself with our community guidelines to ensure you understand the rules and expectations. This will help create a respectful and positive environment for all members. Search before posting: If you have a question or topic of interest, use the search function to see if it has already been discussed. This will save time and prevent duplicate threads. Use descriptive titles: When creating a new discussion thread, use a clear and concise title that accurately reflects the content. This makes it easier for othe

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John
8 months ago
Luc
LucCommunity Manager
published in Getting Started

Welcome to the CData Community

Welcome, we’re glad you’re here! CData’s mission is to make it easier for everyone across your organization to access, work with, and get value from their data. Read more about our company here.The CData Community is a place to share your knowledge and ideas, ask questions and connect with other CData users and customers. We’re here to help, so here’s some information to get you started.You’ll first need to create an account. Click the Login button to get started. Set up your profile and upload your photo! Make sure to introduce yourself to our community. Don’t forget to read our community guidelines.CData Community HomeOnce you’ve signed up and logged in, this is the place you want to be. You can access all areas of the community from this page. When you’re ready to create your first post, go here.  You can select:Question – you’re looking for a solution to a problem. Conversation – you want to share something with the community and start a discussion, Idea – you have a suggestion fo

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Luc
10 months ago
Luc
LucCommunity Manager
published in Getting Started

CData Community rules and guidelines

Let’s make the CData Community a great experience for everyone. We’ve established these simple guidelines to ensure all members are on the same page.Be yourself.Speak for yourself and not for others. Don’t post something that doesn’t belong to you or that might infringe on someone’s intellectual property. Be respectful of fellow members.Odds are your fellow community members are here for the same reasons you are. Please be polite and respectful of one another. No harassment of any kind will be tolerated. Search before asking.Your question might have already been answered! Make sure you search before posting to avoid duplications. Mark answers as “Accepted Solution” and “Like” helpful comments. No spam, profanity, or rudeness. This is self-explanatory. Simply put, be nice!  Remember where you are.Posts, discussions, messages, and ideas should pertain in some way to this community. No solicitation or promotions of your own services. Steer clear of pricing talk. We welcome healthy conve

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