AI agents, while becoming increasingly popular, face challenges in connecting to external data sources due to their inherent isolation. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) aims to address these issues by providing an open standard for secure connections between AI systems and external data, facilitating better and more relevant responses. Redpanda has introduced Redpanda Cloud Remote MCP, a managed solution that simplifies the process of building MCP servers using low-code YAML configuration, allowing seamless integration of AI applications with over 300 data connectors. This solution leverages Redpanda Connect's high-performance connectors to enable quick and reliable data integration, transforming AI system development into a more efficient process. Redpanda Cloud Remote MCP is currently available in beta, offering developers a streamlined approach to connect AI systems with the necessary data, thereby focusing on innovation rather than infrastructure management.