GitLab Inc. has broadened its Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner Program, giving qualified MSPs access to the company’s unified DevSecOps platform and the newly available Duo Agent Platform. The expansion enables MSPs to offer a single, end‑to‑end managed service that covers planning, development, testing, security, compliance, and deployment, all powered by agentic AI.
The program targets enterprises that require local data residency and strict compliance controls. MSPs can deploy GitLab—including its AI capabilities—on‑premises, in colocation facilities, at customer sites, or in hyperscaler environments, meeting the data‑sovereignty demands that are especially acute in EMEA, Latin America, and Asia‑Pacific. This flexibility positions GitLab to capture a growing market segment that prefers managed, compliant solutions over public‑cloud‑only offerings.
Key benefits for MSPs include enhanced margins, not‑for‑resale licenses, and dedicated support. The partnership model also provides a revenue‑sharing framework that aligns incentives, allowing MSPs to monetize the Duo Agent Platform while delivering a differentiated, AI‑driven service to their customers. GitLab’s dedicated single‑tenant SaaS offering further supports regulated industries that need isolated environments.
Management highlighted the strategic fit of the program. "GitLab is well‑positioned to provide MSPs with a single managed service offering for the entire software development lifecycle," said Ian Steward, Chief Revenue Officer. "The MSP program strengthens our partnership with GitLab, enabling us to deliver certified, secure, and highly available GitLab services faster, driving immediate value to the end customer," added Matthew Hope, Global Cloud Practice Lead at Adaptavist. Henri Hämäläinen, Chief Product Officer and Co‑CEO at Eficode, noted, "The MSP program enables us to deliver GitLab's intelligent orchestration platform at scale, helping our customers innovate faster while maintaining data sovereignty and compliance."
The expansion follows the January 15, 2026 general availability of the Duo Agent Platform, which automates tasks across the entire software development lifecycle. By embedding this AI capability into a managed service, GitLab aims to monetize the platform, expand its partner ecosystem, and reinforce its competitive position against Microsoft’s GitHub and Atlassian’s suite of DevOps tools. The move signals GitLab’s commitment to delivering a unified, AI‑enhanced DevSecOps experience that meets the evolving needs of regulated enterprises.
The program’s launch underscores GitLab’s broader strategy to integrate AI throughout its product stack, drive higher margins through partner‑enabled services, and address the growing demand for compliant, on‑premises AI solutions. By empowering MSPs to deliver a single, governed environment for AI agents, GitLab is poised to accelerate innovation velocity for its customers while expanding its market reach.
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