YugabyteDB 2.18 introduces new features designed to accelerate data modernization efforts with cloud-native capabilities, such as powering multi-region Kubernetes at scale and supporting a diverse set of workloads. The solution offers simplified operations through automation and intelligence added to its powerful self-managed DBaaS, YugabyteDB Anywhere, which includes enhancements like Performance Advisor, Terraform Provider, advanced backups and protection, and more.