Obsidian Systems, a provider of open-source solutions, recently highlighted its partnership with GitLab at the AWS Summit in Johannesburg. This collaboration combines GitLab’s comprehensive DevOps platform, fully integrated with AWS services, with Obsidian’s local expertise to help companies accelerate their cloud-native applications.
Obsidian Systems emphasized the benefits of AWS services in creating cloud-native, elastic, and resilient architectures. “The work Obsidian and GitLab are doing together brings advanced capabilities in microservices, API strategies, and DevOps pipelines. Through this, companies are empowered with real-time cloud cost optimization and robust security measures,” said Muggie van Staden, Chief Executive Officer of Obsidian Systems.
Key benefits of GitLab on AWS include integration with AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), which enhances developer productivity through automated deployment pipelines. Obsidian customers can also migrate from AWS CodeCommit to GitLab, simplifying development processes and reducing operational overhead.
Using AWS, organizations can leverage serverless and microservices architectures to build modern applications. Services such as AWS IoT, Snowflake, and Redshift help create scalable data lakes, while automation tools like CloudFormation and Kubernetes streamline DevOps processes.
Obsidian’s FinOps strategies, demonstrated at the summit, focus on optimizing cloud spending through actionable insights and automation. By integrating tools that track, analyze, and manage cloud costs—such as scheduling services and providing detailed reporting—businesses can reduce waste and improve efficiency. These strategies align with well-architected principles, providing visibility and control over cloud expenditures.
“As a leading company in cloud cost optimization, Obsidian Systems helps businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and streamline cloud usage with solutions like CloudZen. Our partnership with GitLab underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions,” said Grant Bingham, MD at Autumn Leaf, an Obsidian subsidiary based in Cape Town.
