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MongoDB is advancing its involvement with the U.S. public sector by seeking FedRAMP High and Impact Level 5 authorizations for its MongoDB Atlas for Government, aiming to support agencies with highly sensitive workloads. These authorizations, which are essential for handling sensitive data in areas like national security and law enforcement, will enhance MongoDB's already established FedRAMP Moderate authorization. MongoDB Atlas for Government, designed for the U.S. public sector, offers a secure, scalable, and AI-ready database environment to modernize applications and migrate them to the cloud. The platform promotes multi-cloud flexibility, resilience, and strict government security standards, as demonstrated by the State of Utah's successful migration of a critical software system to MongoDB Atlas for Government, significantly improving performance and operational efficiency. Additionally, MongoDB is addressing retail challenges by promoting a unified commerce approach through its database, enhancing customer experiences, operational efficiency, and business growth via real-time data synchronization and AI-driven analytics. In a separate announcement, MongoDB's CEO Dev Ittycheria is set to retire, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai taking over as CEO. Desai brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies, expected to guide MongoDB through its next growth phase amidst the rise of AI and data-intensive applications.