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To Identify Ideal Partners For Onboarding As GitLab Partners

The document outlines the ideal partner types for GitLab, including Managed Service Providers, System Integrators, Consulting Firms, Cloud Service Providers, Resellers, Independent Software Vendors, and Training Providers. Each partner type is described with their reasons for collaboration and ideal profiles, emphasizing the alignment with GitLab’s DevOps and CI/CD offerings. It also provides steps to approach potential partners by identifying business needs, assessing technical compatibility, aligning objectives, and offering training and marketing support.

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To Identify Ideal Partners For Onboarding As GitLab Partners

The document outlines the ideal partner types for GitLab, including Managed Service Providers, System Integrators, Consulting Firms, Cloud Service Providers, Resellers, Independent Software Vendors, and Training Providers. Each partner type is described with their reasons for collaboration and ideal profiles, emphasizing the alignment with GitLab’s DevOps and CI/CD offerings. It also provides steps to approach potential partners by identifying business needs, assessing technical compatibility, aligning objectives, and offering training and marketing support.

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To identify ideal partners for onboarding as GitLab partners, you can focus on businesses that

complement GitLab’s DevOps, CI/CD, and collaboration tools. Here’s a breakdown of the ideal
types of partners and how they align with GitLab’s offerings:

1. Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

 Why: MSPs support companies with their IT and software infrastructure, often lacking
in-house DevOps capabilities. By partnering with GitLab, MSPs can provide DevOps as
a managed service.
 Ideal Partner Profile: MSPs working with clients in high-tech, finance, retail, or
healthcare, where automation and compliance are critical.

2. System Integrators (SIs)

 Why: SIs implement complex software projects and often integrate DevOps tools into
larger IT ecosystems.
 Ideal Partner Profile: System integrators who support organizations transitioning to
cloud-native or hybrid environments, or those enhancing DevOps pipelines.

3. Consulting Firms and DevOps Consultants

 Why: These firms advise companies on digital transformation, DevOps practices, and
software development efficiency. Partnering with GitLab allows them to use its platform
for better collaboration, automation, and CI/CD.
 Ideal Partner Profile: Consultancies specializing in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD
transformation, helping clients improve their software development and delivery
processes.

4. Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)

 Why: Cloud providers can use GitLab to deliver DevOps services as part of their cloud
offering, providing clients a seamless DevOps experience on their infrastructure.
 Ideal Partner Profile: Providers offering IaaS or PaaS who want to embed DevOps
capabilities into their cloud ecosystem (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP partners).

5. Resellers and VARs (Value-Added Resellers)

 Why: Resellers and VARs can offer GitLab as part of a broader DevOps or IT solutions
portfolio, bundling it with other development or infrastructure tools.
 Ideal Partner Profile: Resellers who work with development and operations teams,
offering complementary software solutions, such as monitoring tools, collaboration
platforms, or security solutions.
6. Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)

 Why: ISVs can integrate their tools with GitLab to add functionality and deliver a unified
experience to customers. For example, security testing tools or CI/CD add-ons can
enhance the GitLab experience.
 Ideal Partner Profile: ISVs in areas like application security, monitoring, or
collaboration, where integration with GitLab can offer mutual value.

7. Training and Certification Providers

 Why: As GitLab requires skilled users, these partners can create training programs or
certification courses to upskill professionals on GitLab.
 Ideal Partner Profile: Organizations focused on DevOps training, Agile development
methodologies, or CI/CD, especially those looking to expand their educational offerings.

Steps to Approach and Define Ideal GitLab Partners:

1. Identify Business Needs: Look for partners whose customers benefit from DevOps
automation, CI/CD, and team collaboration. Emphasize GitLab’s role in speeding up
software delivery and enhancing security.
2. Assess Technical Compatibility: Choose partners who can integrate GitLab within their
solutions stack. Highlight GitLab’s open APIs and its compatibility with popular tools
like Kubernetes, Docker, and Jenkins.
3. Align with Partner Objectives: Focus on partners invested in digital transformation,
cloud adoption, and DevOps enablement. GitLab’s unified platform will appeal to those
aiming to streamline development and operations.
4. Provide Training and Co-Marketing Opportunities: Offer resources that help partners
understand and promote GitLab effectively. GitLab training, co-branded events, and joint
case studies can increase partner success.

This approach will allow you to define and target ideal business partners for GitLab effectively,
tailoring partnerships that extend GitLab’s reach and provide real value to the partner’s client
base.

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