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MongoDB has announced several significant developments, including the expansion of MongoDB Atlas for Government to support Google Cloud Assured Workloads in the US, alongside AWS GovCloud and AWS US regions, enhancing its capabilities for public sector organizations and independent software vendors. This platform, available through the Google Cloud Marketplace, is designed to modernize applications and migrate workloads to the cloud within a secure, FedRAMP-authorized environment, offering features like auto-scaling, robust resilience, and comprehensive disaster recovery. Additionally, MongoDB is undergoing a leadership transition as Dev Ittycheria steps down as CEO, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to succeed him on November 10, 2025. CJ Desai brings extensive experience from his roles at ServiceNow and Cloudflare, and is expected to lead MongoDB into its next phase of growth, focusing on the company's strengths in AI and data-intensive applications. Dev Ittycheria expressed confidence in the leadership change as a strategic move to further MongoDB's position in the industry, while emphasizing his ongoing commitment to the company as a board member.