The Future is Open. A SUSE Podcast

Building Your Resilient Future: The SUSECON 2026 Wrap-Up

SUSECON 2026 was packed with innovation, and we’re here to unpack it all! Host Cameron Seader is joined by Erin Quill, Jeroen van Erp, and Jeff Price for a roundtable discussion on the best moments from the floor. We talk about the tech that got us excited, the community connections that matter, and where the industry is headed next. Tune in for an insider’s perspective on the highlights of this event!   Check out some of the highlights from SUSECON 2026:  * Highlights Reel: https://more.suse.com/EMEA_EN_Post_SUSECON_Updates_LP.html [https://more.suse.com/EMEA_EN_Post_SUSECON_Updates_LP.html]  * Wrap-Up Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzrX9P8ZFVY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzrX9P8ZFVY]  * Demopalooza: https://youtu.be/3fKI1ctSwNA?si=R_c_cN_Vf1bqOD0m [https://youtu.be/3fKI1ctSwNA?si=R_c_cN_Vf1bqOD0m]

Bridging the Gap Between Code and Infrastructure with Krumware

In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Colin Griffin, Founder & CEO of Krumware and co-organizer of the CNCF Platform Engineering Working Group, and Noah Wittman, Krumware’s Chief Revenue Officer to discuss the evolution of platform engineering. Founded 10 years ago with a mission to simplify software delivery in critical infrastructure, Krumware has become a pivotal SUSE partner. Key topics covered in this episode: * The Shift to Platform Engineering: Why organizations are moving away from "it works on my machine" toward standardized, rock-solid foundations for their dev teams. * Rancher & SUSE as Strategic Tools: An inside look at why Krumware intentionally chose Rancher for its extensibility and closeness to native Kubernetes. * Beyond the AI Hype: How to connect the dots between executive AI initiatives and the underlying infrastructure needed to make them a reality. * Technical Deep Dives: Exploring the power of Epinio, Fleet, and the new Rancher OpenID Connect provider to create seamless, secure developer experiences. Learn more about SUSE & Krumware's Rancher Prime & Virtualization solutions: https://www.krum.io/spotlights/suse-virtualization [https://www.krum.io/spotlights/suse-virtualization]

Cloud Native, Simplified: The SUSE & AWS Edge

In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Christine Puccio, VP of Strategic Partners Business Strategy at SUSE, and Mansai Jagannatha, Head of Business Applications Partnerships at AWS. They dive into the long-standing 15-year partnership between the two companies, reflecting on the evolution of SLES for SAP on AWS, the introduction of agentic AI tools like the SRE Assistant, and the launch of SUSE Rancher for AWS. Tune in today to learn more! Are you meeting the 2025 EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework standards? Use our rapid self-assessment [http://www.suse.com/sovereignty-test]to see where you stand and how to close the gap.

Elevating the SAP Experience with Insights from SUSE Experts

In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Al Kalafian, SUSE SAP Expert, as he shares his extensive background in SAP software, spanning over 30 years. This conversation centers on the evolving landscape of SAP with SUSE, particularly focusing on cloud integration, the transition to S/4HANA, and the advantages of using SUSE Linux as the preferred platform for SAP applications. Al highlights key tools like Suse Multi-Linux Manager and Trento that assists customers in managing their SAP environments more effectively, whether on-premises or in the cloud. Tune in to learn more!

Shaping Your Resilient Future: A Preview of SUSECON 2026

In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Margaret Dawson, Chief Marketing Officer at SUSE, to provide an exclusive look at the upcoming SUSECON 2026 in Prague. They dive into the inspiration behind this year’s theme, Shaping Your Resilient Future, and how SUSE is addressing critical industry challenges like digital sovereignty, virtualization, and AI innovation. If you’re interested in attending SUSECON 2026, check out Margaret’s LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretedawson/] to receive your discount code, and be sure to visit SUSECON.com [http://susecon.com] for more information and updates on the event.