GitLab and AWS Forge Strategic Collaboration to Advance Secure DevSecOps for Regulated Industries
In a landmark move that underscores the growing importance of cloud-native development and security, GitLab Inc., the leading provider of comprehensive and intelligent DevSecOps platforms, has announced a three-year strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This partnership expands access to GitLab Dedicated, a single-tenant solution tailored for organizations operating in highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government. The collaboration aims to empower these organizations to leverage the scalability and flexibility of the cloud while adhering to stringent compliance requirements, including data residency, isolation, and private networking.
A Unified Solution for Compliance and Innovation
At the heart of this collaboration is GitLab Dedicated, a managed and hosted offering deployed within customers’ chosen AWS Regions. By eliminating the need for organizations to build and maintain their own infrastructure, GitLab Dedicated provides the best of both worlds: the control and customization of a self-managed instance combined with the operational simplicity of a fully managed service. This approach ensures that businesses can meet complex regulatory demands without sacrificing agility or innovation.
The expanded partnership between GitLab and AWS addresses a critical challenge faced by enterprises today: the proliferation of disparate tools across development and cybersecurity workflows. Tool sprawl often leads to inefficiencies, increased costs, and heightened security risks. By consolidating these tools into a unified platform, GitLab Dedicated streamlines development cycles, reduces operational overhead, and strengthens security governance. This consolidation not only accelerates time-to-market but also enhances the overall quality and reliability of software delivery.
Building on a Foundation of Success
This agreement builds on GitLab’s longstanding collaboration with AWS, which has already delivered secure DevSecOps capabilities to organizations across multiple industries. As a certified AWS Advanced Technology Partner with DevOps Competency, GitLab has consistently demonstrated its ability to integrate seamlessly with AWS services, providing customers with proven solutions for modern application development. Organizations can choose between two deployment options: GitLab self-managed, which allows full administrative control over instances running on AWS infrastructure, and GitLab SaaS, a hassle-free option that requires no installation and enables teams to get started quickly.
The expanded collaboration takes this relationship to the next level by focusing on the unique needs of regulated industries. Through GitLab Dedicated, AWS and GitLab are empowering organizations to embrace cloud transformation while maintaining strict compliance standards—a feat that was previously challenging for many enterprises.
Customer Success Stories Highlight Value
Early adopters of GitLab Dedicated have already seen significant benefits. Bal Kang, Engineering Platform Lead at NatWest, shared how the platform has transformed their software development processes: “GitLab Dedicated has driven stronger collaboration, productivity, and creativity for our software development teams. GitLab’s single platform enables our engineers to collaborate more easily, delivering new customer outcomes rapidly and securely. Since onboarding, we’ve delivered value and innovation for our customers faster than ever.”
Similarly, Chris Grusz, Managing Director of Technology Partnerships at AWS, emphasized the transformative potential of this collaboration: “We’re seeing more enterprises accelerate their cloud transformation while maintaining strict compliance standards. Our collaboration with GitLab eliminates the compliance roadblocks that have traditionally held regulated industries back, empowering joint customers to innovate faster while meeting their most stringent security requirements.”
Bridging the Gap Between Efficiency and Compliance
For years, organizations in regulated sectors have faced a difficult trade-off: choosing between the efficiency of cloud-based solutions and the rigorous compliance controls required by their industries. Ian Steward, Chief Revenue Officer at GitLab, highlighted how this partnership resolves that dilemma: “Organizations in regulated industries have been forced to choose between cloud efficiency and compliance requirements. This partnership eliminates that trade-off by delivering enterprise-grade DevSecOps capabilities with the data residency and isolation controls that sectors like financial services and government require. We look forward to continuing to grow our collaboration with AWS and deliver shared value to customers.”
Accelerating Modern Application Development with AI
Beyond its core focus on compliance and security, the collaboration also integrates cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). GitLab’s recent integration with Amazon Q, an AI-powered assistant, exemplifies the innovative potential of this partnership. Early access participants, such as Volkswagen Digital Solutions, have reported transformative improvements in their development workflows. Osmar Alonso, DevOps Engineer at Volkswagen Digital Solutions, noted: “Participating in the early access program for GitLab Duo with Amazon Q has given us a glimpse into its transformative potential for our development workflows. Even in its early stages, we saw how the deeper integration with autonomous agents could streamline our process, from code commit to production. We’re excited to see how this technology empowers our team to focus on innovation and accelerate our digital transformation.”
This AI-driven approach not only automates repetitive tasks but also optimizes workflows, enabling developers to focus on higher-value activities. By embedding AI agents directly into the DevSecOps lifecycle, GitLab and AWS are setting a new standard for modern application development.
About GitLab
GitLab is the most comprehensive, intelligent DevSecOps platform for software innovation. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.
