DataStax has released a beta version of its Database as a service (DBaaS) offering, Apollo, on both DataStax Constellation and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Apollo simplifies application development by automating database operations such as provisioning, tuning, configuration, and maintenance. This allows developers to spend more time building applications and less time managing clusters. The beta version is available for testing and feedback, with users able to deploy it directly through DataStax Constellation or the GCP Marketplace.