HashiCorp Consul 1.14 introduces the Consul dataplane, a simplified deployment model on Kubernetes that eliminates the need for node-level Consul clients, improving resiliency and operational efficiency. The new architecture also enables mesh traffic management across cluster peers, simplifying deployments and reducing network requirements. Additionally, Consul 1.14 includes service failover enhancements, allowing operators to address more complex failover scenarios and providing improved resiliency compared to WAN-federated datacenters. These features are designed to simplify Consul deployment, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the overall value of HashiCorp's service networking solution for organizations.