Explore how geo-distributed applications leverage global cloud infrastructure for enhanced speed and regulatory compliance in this 38-minute conference talk by Denis Magda from Yugabyte. Delve into the possibilities offered by global cloud infrastructure regions and examine the typical architecture of geo-distributed apps. Learn about various multi-region database deployment types, including single multi-region clusters, read replicas, standalone clusters, and geo-partitioned clusters. Gain insights into YugabyteDB, an open-source distributed SQL database, and understand its SQL engine. Discover how to determine the most suitable database deployment type for your specific needs and uncover additional crucial takeaways for optimizing your geo-distributed applications.