While non-relational alternatives to relational databases have gained popularity over the past decade, many users are still evaluating their options. A key consideration is the data model, with MongoDB popularizing the document model that supports a wide variety of applications. The document model allows for indexing and querying in any field and natural mapping to objects in modern programming languages. Recent shifts in mobile application development highlight two new considerations: how a database handles data generated at the edge by mobile devices and how it fits into a broader data platform that includes search, real-time, and analytics. A unified data platform can provide a streamlined interface for serving multiple types of applications, eliminating duplicated data silos and ETL pipelines.