In a recent development, Ken Yagen has been appointed as the Chief Product Officer (CPO) at CData Software, a leading developer of enterprise data networking solutions. Yagen will spearhead product strategy and engineering as CData expands its connection platform to include agentic AI for businesses and software suppliers integrating AI into their products.
With the introduction of Connect AI, a managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) platform, CData is making significant strides in the AI connectivity market. Yagen’s appointment will accelerate the company’s product roadmap, allowing thousands of users to seamlessly connect enterprise data sources to AI systems through CData’s MCP Servers.
As CData pioneers AI-native connection, Yagen’s expertise in corporate software innovation will play a pivotal role in enhancing communication between AI systems and business platforms. By providing system-level context and connectivity, CData’s Connect AI ensures that autonomous agents and AI systems operate efficiently and at scale across various business systems. This strategic move aims to empower enterprises and ISVs alike in harnessing the full potential of AI technology.
