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When a technology has been around for over three decades, you might assume its most exciting days are behind it. But as SUSE CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen aka DP reveals, Linux and open source are actually at the center of today's most transformative technologies - from AI to edge computing to digital sovereignty.
The conversation begins with a passionate reminder of why open source matters: it creates exponential innovation through collaboration. "None of this would have been possible if it wasn't for people sharing their ideas and allowing other people to build on it," explains DP. This philosophy has fueled everything from the internet to cloud computing to today's AI revolution.
As Europe grapples with digital sovereignty concerns, SUSE's European heritage provides unique advantages. Unlike proprietary solutions, open source inherently transcends borders while offering the transparency organizations need for security and control. DP positions SUSE as a champion of customer choice in the enterprise Linux market, supporting multiple distributions (including competitors') often beyond their official end-of-life dates. This flexibility allows organizations to maintain legacy systems while focusing resources on innovation.
Perhaps most fascinating is SUSE's approach to AI adoption. Rather than prescribing specific models or frameworks, they've built a platform that allows enterprises to choose any LLM while protecting their most valuable asset: data. Their private AI solution prevents confidential information from leaving company environments - addressing a critical concern as employees rush to experiment with generative AI tools.
Looking toward the future, SUSE's technology already powers everything from satellites to autonomous vehicles to 5G networks. Their K3S micro-Kubernetes solution is revolutionizing edge computing by enabling containerized workloads on devices as small as Raspberry Pi. It's a reminder that while Linux may operate invisibly beneath the surface, it remains the foundation upon which tomorrow's innovations are built.
Want to explore how open source can power your organization's future while maintaining control, security, and flexibility? Discover why after 33 years, SUSE remains at the cutting edge of enterprise technology.

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