Obsidian Systems, an established supplier of open-source solutions, showcased the strengths of its partnership with GitLab at the AWS Summit in Johannesburg at the end of last month. This collaboration offers clients the power of GitLab’s comprehensive DevOps platform, which is fully integrated with AWS services, and Obsidian’s local expertise to enable companies to accelerate their cloud-native applications.
During the AWS Summit, Obsidian Systems highlighted the power of AWS services in enabling 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 optimisation and robust security measures,” says Muggie van Staden, CEO at Obsidian Systems.
Key benefits of GitLab on AWS include integration with AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). This enables developers to manage their infrastructure while enhancing productivity through automated deployment pipelines. Obsidian customers can also migrate from AWS CodeCommit to GitLab, simplifying their development processes and reducing operational overhead.
Using AWS, organisations across industry sectors can leverage serverless and microservices architectures to build modern applications. Key services such as AWS IoT, Snowflake, and Redshift can be used to create scalable data lakes. Automation tools like CloudFormation and Kubernetes can then be used on top of the environment to streamline DevOps processes.
Obsidian’s FinOps strategies demonstrated at the AWS Summit focused on optimising cloud spend through actionable insights and automation. By integrating tools that track, analyse, and automate cloud cost management, such as scheduling services to start and stop instances and providing detailed reporting, businesses can significantly reduce waste and improve operational efficiency. These strategies align with well-architected principles, ensuring businesses gain full visibility and control over their cloud expenditures while staying agile.
“As one of the country’s leading companies in cloud cost optimisation, Obsidian Systems enables businesses to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and streamline cloud usage through solutions such as CloudZen. Our collaboration with our partners emphasises our commitment to delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions for enterprises navigating their cloud journey,” adds Grant Bingham, MD at Autumn Leaf, one of Obsidian’s subsidiaries based in Cape Town.
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