CData Software Named Challenger in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools

CData Software has been recognized as a challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools. The company is the only vendor to occupy the challenger position in this year's assessment, which evaluates providers of software for data movement and management.

The company’s platform serves as a unified data layer designed to bridge the gap between enterprise systems and AI agents. As organizations increasingly transition AI projects from testing to production environments, the platform aims to provide the necessary connectivity, context, and governance to ensure data is accessible and secure for diverse users, ranging from software applications to autonomous AI models.

"This placement reflects our effort to provide one data layer that works for people, applications, and AI agents," said CEO Amit Sharma. Recent platform enhancements include the launch of the Connect AI Gateway, designed to route requests to appropriate models while maintaining policy-based access. CData has also expanded its technical capabilities with new change data capture features for platforms such as SAP HANA and DB2.

CData currently supports enterprise AI workloads for major firms, including Microsoft and Databricks. The company continues to develop its ecosystem through published connectors and tools that facilitate the integration of business data with emerging AI architectures.