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🎉 Exciting News, CData Community! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that CData has been ranked among the 2024 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America! 🏆 This achievement is a testament to the incredible support from our community, customers, and partners. Being recognized on this prestigious list highlights the rapid growth and success we’ve all contributed to. It’s a proud moment for everyone involved, and we couldn’t have done it without the collaborative spirit of our community. 👉 Check out the full story here: CData Ranked Among the 2024 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies We’d love to hear from you! How has being a part of this journey impacted you? Share your thoughts, experiences, and what you’re most excited about for the future of CData. Let’s keep this momentum going as we continue to innovate and grow together!🚀  

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New Driver Release Announcement for 2024 Q2! 

Hello CData Community!  We’re thrilled to announce the release of our Drivers for 2024 Q2, marking the debut of our major 2024 version (v24.0)! You can now access the new builds on our website and generate licenses for the 2024 version through our licensing site: CData Drivers.  What’s New?  • New Drivers: We’ve added support for CVent, HubDB, and BitBucket. • Rewritten Drivers: Marketo and AzureDevOps have been completely revamped for improved performance and capabilities.  Deprecations  As we move forward, we’ve deprecated the following drivers: Bugzilla, Freshbooks, Streak, QB POS, Xero Workflow Max, and the FireDAC edition.  Upgrade to 2024  All new feature development will be focused on the 2024 version. While we’ll still provide bug fixes and hotfixes for the 2023 version, when necessary, we encourage all users to upgrade to the 2024 version to benefit from the latest features and ease the strain on our development team.  Important Links:  • Detailed Release Notes: 2024 Major Rel

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Celebrating Our Recent Achievement! 🎉

Hey CData Community, We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! CData has been recognized as one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces for 2024! This is a tremendous honor and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of every member of our team. But this achievement isn’t just about us—it’s about our incredible community that supports and inspires us every day. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without your continuous engagement, feedback, and trust in our products and services. We’d love to hear from you! What do you think sets a great workplace apart? Have you experienced exceptional workplace cultures you’d like to share about? Drop your thoughts, stories, and congratulations in the comments below. Let’s celebrate together and keep the conversation going! Curious to know more? Check out our blog post for the full story: Read More. Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey. Here’s to many more successes together!

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New to CData: Excel Limitation question for consulting firm

Hello, I am new to the cdata community and am in the process of learning what it’s all about! There is an Excel limitation issue that plagues most PE and consulting firms. When trying to aggregate many (50+) financial models into one dynamic model, Excel cannot handle it. I’ve been trying to do research around this topic, and have come up empty handed. I’ve tried reaching out to people at Microsoft with no luck (btw if you know someone who works at Microsoft who might be able to answer this question, I would love the connection). I stumbled across cdata and Dataverse and was wondering if this might present a solution to the problem. I still have much digging to do, but I think some kind of cloud computing the answer I’m going for. Let me know if I’m way off base with thinking Dataverse might solve this issue, or if it seem viable. Thank you!

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Exciting News: CData Welcomes Data Virtuality to Our Family! 

Exciting News: CData Welcomes Data Virtuality to Our Family! 🌟 We're excited to share an announcement with all of you, our valued Community members. CData Software has officially acquired Data Virtuality, marking a major milestone in our mission to modernize data management for enterprises like never before.  Data Virtuality brings an enterprise-scale data virtualization platform, enabling unparalleled access to live data across the business landscape. This is not just an acquisition; it is the beginning of a new era for us at CData and our customers worldwide. Why Join Forces with Data Virtuality? 🤔  Powerful Data Connectivity, Integration, and Virtualization Capabilities: Adding Data Virtuality's powerful platform to the CData product portfolio means we now offer a complete suite of replication and live access tools. Whether you are operating on-premises, in the cloud, or within a hybrid tech stack, we got you covered.  Enterprise-Grade Solutions: With Data Virtuality's expertise

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QuickBooks company file of different version won't connect

I recently copied over a company file from our production server to test server. The company file from the production server is of a different QuickBooks version than QuickBooks on the test server. When testing the connection within the Remote Connector, I keep running into different error messages stating the connection cannot be made. Why can’t I connect?

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Let's Talk: The Future of Data Virtualization and Its Impact on Our Work

 As we gear up for the "Data Virtualization, Reimagined" virtual event, it's clear that we're on the cusp of a significant evolution in how we access, manage, and leverage data. With the advent of solutions like CData Connect Cloud, which promises seamless access to data across 300+ sources, we stand at the brink of a new era. But what does this mean for us, the community of data professionals, developers, and business leaders? This is more than just about new technology; it's about how these advancements redefine our work, collaboration, and the very future of data-driven decision-making. Let's dive into a discussion that explores the vast landscape of possibilities, challenges, and questions that lie ahead:  How Will Data Virtualization Shape the Future of Data Management? Consider the impact of having real-time access to a broad spectrum of data sources. How does this change our approach to data architecture, governance, and security? The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Data Vi

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CData at Sage Transform

As we gear up for Sage Transform 2024, it's the perfect time to deepen our conversations around the challenges and opportunities that come with integrating Sage solutions into our financial workflows. This event highlights the cutting-edge strategies and technologies that can streamline our processes, enhance data accuracy, and unlock actionable insights from our financial data.Let's use this occasion to share our experiences with Sage integration—both the triumphs and the hurdles. How have these solutions impacted your reporting and analysis? What tips can you offer to others navigating similar paths? And, importantly, what lessons have you learned along the way that could benefit the wider community?Beyond the technical aspects, Sage Transform 2024 is a testament to the power of community. It's about connecting with peers who share your interests and challenges, learning from one another, and forging relationships that extend beyond the event. As we look forward to the discussions th

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Unlocking Scalability and Efficiency: Scorpion's Transformation with CData Connect Cloud

In our continuous effort to showcase the transformative power of data connectivity, we're excited to share a recent success story featuring Scorpion, a leader in digital marketing technology for local services businesses. Leveraging CData Connect Cloud, Scorpion has dramatically scaled their business operations by virtualizing data, leading to significant time savings and operational efficiencies. Before adopting CData's solutions, Scorpion's financial planning and analysis team faced the daunting task of manually extracting and manipulating data for reports, a process that became unsustainable as the company grew. By integrating live Sage data into Power BI reports through CData Connect Cloud, they've not only saved countless hours of manual work but also ensured that their reports are always up-to-date with the latest data, without compromising data security. This case study is a testament to the versatility and power of CData Connect Cloud, which has enabled Scorpion to streamline t

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🌟 Exciting News: CData at Manifest 2024! 🌟

Hey CData Community! We're thrilled to announce that our team is participating in Manifest 2024, a premier event unfolding this week in Las Vegas, NV. Manifest promises to be a hub of innovation, showcasing the future of supply chain and logistics. 👉 Event Details:Date & Time: February 5th to 8th Location: Las Vegas, NVJoin us to discover the latest trends and solutions in the world of data connectivity and integration. It's a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and explore how CData's solutions are shaping the future. 🤔 We Want to Hear From You!Are you attending Manifest 2024? Let's connect! What are you most excited to learn or experience at the event? Share your insights or questions about data integration and the future of logistics and supply chains. Looking forward to seeing many of you there and hearing your thoughts and experiences. Let's make this a memorable event! 🔗  CData Community Event Page

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CData, "Data Connectivity: The Missing Link for IT"

In the ever-evolving world of data management, we are all in the same boat, navigating through a sea of data sources and security challenges. The recent report from CData,"Data Connectivity: The Missing Link for IT,” paints a vivid picture of this landscape. As we dive into the findings, I would love to hear your thoughts on these burning issues. The survey asked 550 Operations and IT decision-makers at organizations over 200 employees about their data access pain points. This is what we discovered:  Organizations are managing dozens to hundreds of different data sources.  Ops professionals feel ill-equipped to access and analyze their data, but don’t want to bother IT with burdensome requests for data. This often leads them to ignore critical data sets in their decision-making processes.  As it stands, IT is already struggling to fulfill an increasing number of data requests, and technical hurdles and security concerns over shared data are the main culprits.   Managing data ecosys

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Happy New Year, CData Community!

 As we step into the fresh calendar pages of 2024, I'm thrilled to extend my warmest wishes to each one of you. This community, our shared space for growth, innovation, and connection, has been a source of inspiration and strength.Reflecting on the past year, we've seen remarkable achievements and milestones. Our discussions, collaborations, and shared knowledge have not only enriched our professional lives but also fostered a sense of belonging that extends beyond our screens.Looking ahead, I'm excited about the possibilities that 2024 holds for us. We are poised to explore new frontiers, tackle challenges, and achieve greater heights together. Our community is a testament to the power of collective wisdom, and I'm confident that we will continue to thrive and innovate.Let's make 2024 a year of unparalleled growth, learning, and success. Here's to a year filled with opportunity, collaboration, and community spirit!Cheers to a fantastic year ahead!

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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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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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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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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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📣 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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🌟 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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🤔 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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📣 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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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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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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🚀 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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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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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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