ZainTECH’s Adfolks partners with GitLab to empower organizations to efficiently manage ICT teams in KSA
Riyadh, KSA – 13 March, 2024
ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, and through Adfolks, a ZainTECH Company, specialized in app modernization and cloud transformation services, has entered an authorized partnership agreement with GitLab, a leading comprehensive open source DevSecOps platform provider. This collaboration serves to leverage the latter’s advanced engineering capabilities to roll out services in Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed at LEAP 2024, where ZainTECH showcased its extensive portfolio of digital transformation products, services, and solutions.
The partnership between ZainTECH’s subsidiary, Adfolks, and GitLab will bring value to organizations looking to efficiently manage large IT, Security, Operations, Business, and Development teams as GitLab distinguishes itself as the leading AI-powered secure DevSecOps platform. This partnership provides for source code management, automated continuous integration, continuous delivery, and a range of features that foster collaboration and excellence among development, security, and operations teams.
ZainTECH’s comprehensive range of cloud transformation services. entails expertise in Modern Infrastructure Solutions, Application Modernization, Security, Data & Machine Learning, and Automation. The collaboration with GitLab will drive the adoption of a unified DevSecOps platform by organizations in Saudi Arabia, in a bid to modernize development practices and adopt a more agile approach to software delivery.
Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH said, “This partnership is a game-changer in the DevSecOps space offering a leading AI-powered secure platform that fosters collaboration among software teams in a seamless manner. We are keen to introduce excellence in consolidation of software development processes that aligns with our enterprise customer needs.”
Arun Mohan, Founder of Adfolks commented, “GitLab is a game-changer in the DevSecOps space and in software development excellence. The platform’s all-in-one solution simplifies workflow, from source code management to continuous integration, providing a cohesive environment for development teams. It is an essential catalyst for effective teamwork, which I am confident many enterprises in Saudi Arabia would want to benefit from.”
ZainTECH and GitLab will help organizations boost efficiency and reduce cycle times with the help of AI throughout the entire software development lifecycle. The platform’s AI-powered workflows, GitLab Duo, support teams at every stage from coding and testing to security, documentation, and governance. The platform’s all-in-one solution simplifies workflow, from source code management to continuous integration, providing a cohesive environment for development, security, and operations software teams.
Simon Sauvanet, GitLab GM Sales, META, said, “With this partnership, GitLab marks a new milestone in our expansion strategy within the Middle East and Africa. ZainTECH’s expertise spans key Middle East markets, and we look forward to working together to create high-value services and solutions for our mutual customers”,
Beyond raising the awareness of ZainTECH and GitLab tools in Saudi Arabia, this announcement will also drive Zain operating companies to adopt GitLab internally to create positive impacts by leveraging the best software delivery features and automation.
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More on ZainTECH
ZainTECH is a regional integrated digital solutions provider, unifying Zain Group’s ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. The company is positioned to drive transformation of enterprise and government customers in the MENA region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions, across cloud, cybersecurity, big data, drones and robotics, and modern infrastructure and digital solutions.
ZainTECH leverages Zain’s global reach, unique regional footprint, and infrastructure across its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Sudan, South Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates as well as in other key markets in the Middle East. ZainTECH forms a key pillar in the evolution of Zain’s core telecom business to maximize value and build on the company’s many strengths to selectively create and invest in growth verticals beyond standard mobile services. This ultimately serves to support Zain’s vision of becoming a leading ICT and digital lifestyle provider.
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GitLab is the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform in the market. From idea to value, GitLab enables teams to collaborate in a single application to shorten cycle times, reduce development costs, and increase developer productivity. This enables organizations to allocate more time and resources toward differentiating features that set their businesses apart.