CData Connect 2021 has been released with powerful new features including query federation, custom schemas, and derived views. Query federation enables users to easily join data from different sources in real-time, while derived views allow users to define "virtual tables" that can be executed on-demand. Custom schemas enable customers to create their own schema for APIs with multiple dimensions, making it easier to access dynamic resources like custom reports. The new features aim to simplify how dispersed data assets are used across analytics and data management, providing a more seamless experience for data engineering and analytics teams.