New Product Announcements Kick Off RoachFest 2024

Cockroach Labs has been leading the distributed SQL revolution since 2015, focusing on modern data infrastructure. Their annual event, RoachFest, fosters collaboration and innovation among developers using CockroachDB for critical applications. This year's RoachFest featured new product capabilities to address evolving challenges in the data landscape, such as cloud and AI-driven solutions. CockroachDB 24.2 introduces Vector Search, compatible with PostgreSQL's pgvector API, allowing organizations to manage operational data using AI-based applications combined with a single, horizontally scalable solution. This feature supports AI-driven needs now and in the near future. Additionally, CockroachDB 24.2 introduces Generic Query Plans, which lower query latency and reduce hardware expenses from data-intensive applications. Innovation Releases allow customers to upgrade more frequently to increase innovation, with a new quarterly release cycle. Cockroach Labs has also updated their cloud offerings with the introduction of a new Standard plan for enterprise customers seeking an efficient, resource-conscious solution that provides performance and cost savings. New users can receive $400 in free credits for trying out CockroachDB Cloud.