The Future is Open. A SUSE Podcast

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.
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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 to receive your discount code, and be sure to visit SUSECON.com for more information and updates on the event.

In this episode, host Cameron Seader sits down with Mike Geller, Distinguished Architect at Radware, and Richard Card, Global Head of Telco at SUSE, to explore the critical topics surrounding secure cloud-native IT at scale and the power of their combined partnership.
During the conversation, Mike and Richard dive deeper into the forces driving the shift to Cloud-Native architectures and Kubernetes among enterprise and service provider customers, especially in the context of 5G and emerging AI technologies.

Tune in to this episode to hear from our host Cameron Seader, returning expert Alejandro Bonilla, and special guest Pawel Staniec, CTO oat CloudCasa, as they dive deep into Cloud-Native Data Protection. Learn the essential strategies for securing your entire Kubernetes stack—from VMs with SUSE Virtualization to your most demanding AI processes—ensuring resilience and business continuity in the modern data center.
 
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In this episode of The Future is Open, Alejandro Bonilla, Domain Solution Architect at SUSE, joins us to discuss SUSE Virtualization, a 100% open-source, hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solution. The discussion highlights how SUSE Virtualization addresses the rising costs of proprietary vendors by enabling organizations to modernize and migrate their RHEL, CentOS, and existing VM workloads. Alejandro details its enterprise-ready features, including vGPU support for AI, minimal Edge deployments, and integrated GitOps automation for streamlined, future-proof IT operations. Tune it today!

How do you use open-source technology to save lives? In this episode, we dive into one of our - NMDP (formerly Be The Match) SUSE customer success story. We’ll explore how they used a Kubernetes CI/CD pipeline on AWS to modernize their IT infrastructure, dramatically reduce costs, and streamline development. Listeners will learn how this strategic shift has directly impacted over 20,000 lives, providing a powerful real-world example of technology driving profound societal change.

We are celebrating Pride with a special episode of The Future is Open. On this episode, we are joined by Robin Riley, Managing Director of The matrix.org Foundation. Robin, an expert in open source communities, discusses the powerful connection between the LGBTQ+ community and open source, and the shared drive to build community and a sense of belonging. Don't miss this conversation with our own SUSE engineer, Lars Marowsky-Bree!

In this episode, we're joined by our partner Mainsail Industries as they reveal how they're tackling the complex issue of securing AI at the edge. We'll dive into their unique, multi-layered security solution designed for mission-critical workloads in highly regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and government.
Plus, stick around to learn about SUSE's AI security features - you'll hear how they profile and lock down applications, track network traffic, and provide real-time performance and cost monitoring. This isn't just a conversation about technology—it's a look at how partnerships are essential to addressing the growing threats and liabilities in the age of AI.

In this insightful episode, SUSE, Lenovo, and AWS experts continue their exploration of future-proofing retail, focusing on real-world examples and the transformative power of personalization. Learn how their partnership provides organizations with hyper-personalization, enabling targeted campaigns like generating custom coupons at the edge based on real-time customer behavior and loyalty data, and integrating with SUSE AI for private AI data and application environments.

Discover how SUSE's Edge stack, in conjunction with AWS and Lenovo, enables the deployment and orchestration of cloud-native services in physical stores, addressing critical requirements like resiliency and the need for smaller, more efficient server footprints. Tune in to learn more about the key challenges faced by retailers at the edge such as lifecycle management, scalability, and security, and how their collaborative solutions offer near-zero touch deployment and comprehensive management from hardware to applications.