In Forrester’s recent Wave™ report for DevOps Platforms (Q2 2025), Atlassian and GitLab have both been recognised as leaders. For teams already using these platforms—or considering a shift—this recognition isn’t just validation. It’s a signpost for where DevOps is heading and what modern engineering teams should prioritize.

But what exactly does this mean for your business? And how can you make the most of these platforms?

At enreap, we work closely with both Atlassian and GitLab as certified partners, helping enterprises implement, optimize, and scale their DevOps practices. Let’s break down what this industry recognition means and how it translates into practical, real-world value for your teams.

Forrester Wave 2025: DevOps platforms must deliver more than CI/CD

Forrester’s evaluation focused on platforms that support the entire software delivery lifecycle, not just parts of it. DevOps today is no longer just about speeding up deployments—it’s about coordination, security, governance, and measurable outcomes.

Here’s how Atlassian and GitLab earned their place at the top:

Atlassian: Empowering collaborative DevOps at scale

Atlassian brings together planning, project management, incident response, documentation, and developer collaboration. With products like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jira Service Management, it’s designed for large teams who need to stay connected while managing complex workflows.

• A robust ecosystem including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jira Service Management.
• Deep ITSM capabilities, making it ideal for enterprises seeking synergy across Dev + Ops + Support.
• Growing AI integration with tools like Atlassian Rovo, enhancing productivity, search, and decision-making.

GitLab: End-to-end DevSecOps in one platform

GitLab’s strength lies in its unified approach. Instead of stitching together tools, GitLab offers everything from version control and CI/CD to security scanning, release orchestration, and monitoring within a single platform.

• Helps reduce toolchain sprawl and improves visibility across delivery pipelines.
  
• Streamlines security and compliance workflows across environments.
  
• Known for fast implementation cycles and significant ROI.

What this means for your engineering and DevOps teams

This recognition isn’t just a badge it’s a signal for where modern engineering needs to evolve:

• Faster software delivery with fewer handoffs and more automation.
• Greater cross-functional collaboration across dev, ops, and security.
• Real-time insights across the value stream for better executive decision-making.
• Built-in compliance and governance are crucial for industries like BFSI, healthcare, and telecom.

enreap’s role: Helping you get the most from your DevOps platform

Having the right platform is step one. But enterprise transformation depends on how well those platforms are implemented, scaled, and optimized. That’s where enreap plays a critical role.

enreap: Atlassian Platinum Partner

• 12+ years as an Atlassian Platinum Partner across India, Southeast Asia, and Middle East.
• Atlassian Cloud Specialized Partner & Atlassian ITSM Specialized Partner
• 120+ successful cloud migrations
• 300+ tool implementations
  

enreap: GitLab Select Partner

• Certified GitLab Select Partner with enterprise-grade GitLab Ultimate implementations.
• Specialized in migrations from Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub.
• Experts in DevSecOps, GitOps, and AI-enhanced CI/CD using GitLab Duo.
• Proven track record across BFSI, SaaS, and highly regulated industries.
  

Whether you’re moving to the cloud, consolidating toolchains, or embedding security and AI into your pipelines, enreap ensures you’re not just adopting tools but transforming your software delivery culture.

Why consolidation and AI-driven DevOps are the way forward

Forrester’s analysis confirms a growing reality: toolchain sprawl is the enemy of speed and security. Enterprises are shifting toward consolidated platforms that:

• Eliminate handoffs and context switching.
• Unify planning, development, and operations in a single interface.
• Automate security checks and governance via embedded policies.
• Leverage AI to boost productivity without compromising control.

Atlassian and GitLab are leading this wave — and enreap ensures your organization can ride it successfully.

Real impact: Success stories

• A global engineering company partnered with enreap to modernize their DevSecOps setup, consolidating tools and accelerating release cycles across product teams.
• A travel technology leader migrated to GitLab with our support, improving collaboration across globally distributed teams and simplifying their CI/CD processes.
• A telecom provider rolled out Jira Service Management with enreap, enabling consistent service operations and improved SLA compliance across departments.

Final thoughts: From DevOps tools to enterprise transformation

Being named a Leader in the Forrester Wave isn’t just about product features. It’s about how well a platform enables transformation at scale.

Atlassian and GitLab are enabling that transformation. enreap helps you bring it to life—through the right design, implementation, support, and ongoing optimization.

Whether you’re planning a migration, looking to consolidate your DevOps stack, or scaling up governance and delivery processes—our team is here to help. 

Speak to our DevOps experts now!