MongoDB has announced the general availability of its Atlas Search Nodes on Google Cloud, following previous releases on AWS, which provide dedicated infrastructure for Atlas Search and Vector Search workloads. This allows for scalable, isolated search and database operations, enhancing performance and reducing complexity by eliminating the need for separate ETL tools. In parallel, MongoDB's CEO Dev Ittycheria has announced his retirement effective November 10, 2025, with Chirantan "CJ" Desai named as his successor. CJ's extensive experience in scaling operations at ServiceNow and Cloudflare positions him as a capable leader for MongoDB's next phase, dubbed MongoDB 3.0, which aligns with the growing importance of AI and data-intensive applications. Dev emphasizes that this leadership change, though potentially surprising, is a strategic move to strengthen MongoDB's trajectory and ensure continued innovation and growth. Dev will remain on the Board to support a smooth transition, expressing confidence in MongoDB's future and a personal commitment to its ongoing success.