SUSE - Innovate Everywhere

SUSE is a multinational software company that provides a range of products and services related to open-source software. Founded in 1992, SUSE is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, and has offices around the world.

One of SUSE’s core products is SUSE Linux Enterprise, a distribution of the Linux operating system that is designed for use in enterprise environments. SUSE Linux Enterprise is widely used in a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and education, and is known for its stability, security, and scalability.

In addition to SUSE Linux Enterprise, SUSE also offers a range of other products and services, including:

  • SUSE OpenStack Cloud: a platform for building and managing private and public clouds
  • SUSE Manager: a tool for managing and automating Linux systems
  • SUSE CaaS Platform: a platform for deploying and managing containerized applications
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: a version of SUSE Linux Enterprise optimized for running SAP applications

SUSE is committed to the development and adoption of open-source software, and the company has a long history of collaborating with other organizations to develop and maintain open-source projects. SUSE is a member of the OpenStack Foundation and the Linux Foundation, and the company is a major contributor to a number of important open-source projects.

In terms of its roadmap, SUSE is focused on continuing to develop and enhance its existing products, as well as exploring new areas of growth. This includes efforts to expand its presence in the cloud computing market, as well as a focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Overall, SUSE is a well-respected and established player in the open-source software industry, with a strong portfolio of products and a commitment to innovation and collaboration.

Why SUSE?

SUSE, now with Rancher, offers the industry’s most adaptable Linux operating system and the only open Kubernetes management platform. Together with our Edge solutions, you can innovate fast and transform according to your own priorities. 

SUSE has put the ‘open’ back in ‘open source’ software—giving you the choice to evolve your IT strategy based upon business requirements and innovation needs, not contractual obligations. 

SUSE introduced enterprise-grade Linux in 1994 and have served businesses around the world for more than 28 years. Working to earn and keep customer trust is SUSE’s number one priority. 

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