t-tip"/></svg></div><div class=content><a href=/v1.25/blog/2024/ambient-reaches-ga/>Ambient mode is now generally available!</a></div></aside></div><p>Today, we are excited to introduce &ldquo;ambient mesh&rdquo;, and its reference implementation: a new Istio data plane mode that’s designed for simplified operations, broader application compatibility, and reduced infrastructure cost. Ambient mesh gives users the option to forgo sidecar proxies in favor of a data plane that’s integrated into their infras