# CData launches Connect AI Gateway for controlled enterprise AI access

> CData's new platform lets IT teams set rules for AI agents, improving answer accuracy and cutting model costs.

Oossa · 2026-09-29 · https://oossa.com/en/cdata-launches-connect-ai-gateway-for-controlled-enterprise-ai-access

CData Software rolled out Connect AI Gateway in early access on Sep 29, 2026. The tool lets IT teams register AI models, tools and agents in one place and set policies for data access, row‑level permissions and token budgets. A built‑in context engine pulls business definitions from tools like dbt and Power BI to keep AI answers consistent with company rules. In a CData test of 378 queries, the gateway delivered a 98.5% correct answer rate, far above the 65‑75% reported for other providers.

## The facts

- Early‑access launch date: Sep 29 2026
- Correct answer rate in CData test: 98.5% (vs. 65‑75% for rivals)

## Why it matters

It gives enterprises a single control point to keep AI agents accurate, secure and cost‑effective.

## Sources & references

1. [CData’s AI gateway governs agents’ access to enterprise data](https://siliconangle.com/2026/09/29/cdatas-ai-gateway-governs-agents-access-to-enterprise-data/) – SiliconANGLE, 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29