Companies are shifting from monolithic data center architectures to globally distributed cloud infrastructures, increasing demands on databases. Cockroach Labs has introduced a new Standard plan for its Cloud database platform, offering cost-effective scalability and enterprise-grade security. The plan is ideal for consolidating multiple workloads while optimizing costs and enabling businesses to start small and scale effortlessly as needs grow. With this addition, the CockroachDB Cloud Platform now offers a full suite of solutions to support various operational needs across the entire application lifecycle.