Author: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo

Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
September 24, 2026

Delivering Real Value: Why Enterprise Success Starts with Choice, Trust and Execution

When connecting with enterprise leaders worldwide, one message is clear: organizations are facing unprecedented operational complexity. Whether modernizing datacenters, scaling Kubernetes or deploying secure private AI, teams need open technology that solves real business challenges without vendor lock-in. At SUSE, our mission is to deliver true choice, security, and digital sovereignty—backed by a team that […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
September 02, 2026

34 years of openness: Our journey, our values, and the road ahead

Key takeaways SUSE’s 34-year journey is defined by an unwavering commitment to open source and collaborative innovation. From pioneering enterprise Linux to advancing cloud native computing, adaptability and customer choice drive our evolution. Our global community, foundational partnerships and core values remain the bedrock for our next chapter of growth. When I think about SUSE […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
July 28, 2026

Early Bird Registration Is Open for SUSECON 2027 in Barcelona

Key takeaways Early Bird registration for SUSECON 2027 is officially open, offering the lowest rates for a limited time. SUSE brings its flagship global open source conference to Barcelona, Spain, taking place February 15-17, 2027. Attendees gain full access to keynotes, technical sessions, networking and direct community collaboration. Registering early secures maximum savings and reserves […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
July 22, 2026

Pioneering Cyber Resilience: How SUSE Helps Shape the Future of Open Source Security

The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is not just another regulatory compliance hurdle; it represents a fundamental shift in how the software industry approaches security. For years, the tech community has discussed “secure-by-design” and customer protection as an ideal. The CRA is now codifying that ideal into law. Key takeaways Pioneering Reporting Standards: SUSE […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
July 15, 2026

AI Hardware Shortages: How Enterprises Can Do More With Existing Infrastructure

Key takeaways AI hardware shortages are forcing enterprises to rethink how they plan, deploy and scale AI infrastructure. GPU shortages, procurement delays and rising infrastructure costs are delaying enterprise IT projects, not just AI initiatives. Organizations can reduce the impact of hardware constraints by improving utilization, increasing portability, optimizing existing infrastructure, and using MSP or […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
March 31, 2026

SUSE Wins 64 G2 Badges in Spring Report

I’m delighted to share that G2, the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has recognized SUSE’s solutions once again. We received 64 badges in its 2026 Spring Report across our portfolio for SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), SUSE Multi-Linux Manager (formerly SUSE Manager) and SUSE Cloud Observability. We received 10 badges […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
January 22, 2026

SUSECON 2026 Session Catalog Is Live: 100+ Sessions on Linux, Cloud Native, Edge, AI and more!

Flexibility, control, resilience, and long-term choice have become core design principles for enterprise IT, part of everyday architecture conversations. I see it every day in the discussions we have with our customers and partners, trade-offs that need to be addressed. SUSECON 2026 is built around that reality. Our theme, Shape Your Resilient Future, reflects the […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
December 10, 2025

SUSE Receives 64 Badges in the Winter G2 Report

Once again, G2, the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has recognized SUSE’s solutions. We received 64 badges in its 2026 Winter Report across our business units for SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), SUSE Multi-Linux Manager (formerly SUSE Manager) and SUSE Cloud Observability. We received 15 badges in the Server Virtualization […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
October 27, 2025

SLES Designated as a Digital Public Good

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) is a Digital Public Good! It is the first and only commercial Linux product to receive this recognition from the Digital Public Goods Alliance, a testament to how our products are having an impact on our society and our planet. According to the UN Secretary General’s Roadmap for Digital Cooperation, […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
October 09, 2025

The Stage is Yours: SUSECON Call for Papers Deadline is November 30th!

Are you an IT professional, a technology innovator, or a strategic business leader with valuable insights to share? This is your opportunity to step into the spotlight and contribute to SUSECON, SUSE’s annual customer, partner, and community event. SUSECON is taking place in Prague from April 20 to 23, 2026. The Call for Papers (CFP) […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
September 23, 2025

SUSE Receives 62 Badges in the Fall G2 Report

I’m excited to share that G2, the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has recognized SUSE’s solutions in its 2025 Fall Report. We received 62 badges across our portfolio for products, including SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Observability, SUSE Multi-Linux Manager (formerly SUSE Manager)‌ and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. In addition, we were awarded the ‘Users Love […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
September 23, 2025

수세, 가을 G2 보고서에서 62개의 배지 획득

세계 최대의 가장 신뢰받는 기술 마켓플레이스인 G2가 2025년 가을 보고서에서 수세의 솔루션을 높이 평가했다는 소식을 기쁜 마음으로 전합니다. 저희는 SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Observability, SUSE Multi-Linux Manager (이전 SUSE Manager), 그리고 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server를 포함한 저희의 포트폴리오 전반에 걸쳐 62개의 배지를 받았습니다. 또한, SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Multi-Linux Manager, SUSE Observability, 그리고 SUSE Linux […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
September 18, 2025

SUSE unterstützt EuroStack-Aufruf: für ein starkes Bekenntnis zu einer souveränen digitalen Infrastruktur

Wir sprechen viel darüber, dass digitale Souveränität ein globales Phänomen ist. Wie die Umsetzung der digitalen Souveränität erfolgen soll, entscheiden Unternehmen selbst auf Grundlage ihrer  Prioritäten und lokalen Anforderungen. Es ist ein aktuelles Thema in Asien, Amerika und Afrika. In Europa gibt es eine dominante Debatte, an der ich mich täglich mit Kunden beteilige: IT-Führungskräfte […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
September 18, 2025

SUSE signs EuroStack letter to call for strong commitment to sovereign digital infrastructure

We’ve discussed before how digital sovereignty is a global phenomenon. Ultimately how each business decides how to enact digital sovereignty will be up to them, based on their priorities and local requirements.  It is a live topic in Asia, the Americas and Africa. And currently in Europe, there is a dominant conversation happening that I’m […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
June 06, 2025

Why We’re Supporting the UN’s Open Source Principles

SUSE has a long history of open source commitment.  From our products, to how we get work done, we abide by and believe in the power of open source software and principles. This means that it is perfectly aligned that SUSE has endorsed the UN’s Open Source Principles. The UN Open Source Principles promote transparency, […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
May 05, 2025

Navigating the Future of AI with Secure GenAI Deployments

We, as a collective, are seeing a surge in the adoption of generative AI applications. And while exciting, this brings new security considerations that differ from traditional software models. With so many companies racing to use GenAI, a critical question arises: how can we ensure secure deployments without stifling innovation? At SUSE, we believe the […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
April 02, 2025

SUSE Receives 48 Badges in the Spring G2 Report

I’m excited to share that G2, the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has recognized SUSE’s solutions in its 2025 Spring Report. We received 48 badges across our portfolio for products including SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Observability, SUSE Multi-Linux Manager (formerly SUSE Manager)‌ and SUSE Linux Enterprise. In addition, we were awarded the ‘Users […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
February 18, 2025

SUSECON 2025: Free Certifications and Hands-on Labs- Your Path to Open Source Innovation

SUSECON 2025, held in Orlando, Florida, offers a wealth of learning, growth, and networking opportunities for tech enthusiasts, including IT managers, platform engineers, and operations professionals. Immerse yourself in the open-source world at this not-to-be-missed conference! Hands-On Labs: Deep Dive into Cutting-Edge Tech One of the highlights of SUSECON 2025 is the hands-on labs. These […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
December 09, 2024

SUSE Receives 37 Badges in the Fall G2 Report

I’m pleased to share that G2, the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has recognized SUSE’s solutions in its 2024 Fall Report. We received 37 badges across our business units for products including SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Storage (formerly Longhorn), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and SUSE Multi-Linux Manager (formerly SUSE Manager).  We continue […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
October 21, 2024

Join SUSE at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is fast approaching, and the team at SUSE is excited about our participation. KubeCon is not just an event; it’s a celebration of open source collaboration that brings together the brightest minds in the cloud-native ecosystem. I’m excited to announce our participation in KubeCon, where we will connect with many colleagues and […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
July 24, 2024

CrowdStrike Outage Exposes the Need for Linux in Critical Systems

Thousands of flights were canceled, leaving travelers stranded during the peak summer travel season. Airports turned into scenes of confusion and frustration as passengers were notified of cancellations and delays. In hospitals, services were canceled and new patients were turned away as medical staff reverted to paper records, trying to manage patient care without access […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
July 24, 2024

CrowdStrikeの障害で露呈した重要システムにおけるLinuxの必要性

何千ものフライトがキャンセルされ、夏の旅行シーズンのピーク時に旅行者は足止めをされました。空港では、乗客にキャ […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
July 23, 2024

SUSE Receives 37 Badges in the Summer G2 Report

I’m pleased to share that G2, the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has recognized SUSE’s solutions in its 2024 Summer Report. We received 37 badges across our business units for Rancher Prime, Longhorn, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), SUSE Manager – as well as one badge for the openSUSE community with Tumbleweed. We […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
July 03, 2024

Simplify Diverse Linux Environments: SAP and Beyond

Navigating the complexities of modern IT environments demands a partner who seamlessly integrates with your team, anticipating needs and offering solutions that not just maintain, but enhance your operations. SUSE does just that, across both SAP and non-SAP workloads in diverse Linux landscapes. If you already use SUSE for SAP, you understand the reliability and […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
January 16, 2024

SUSE Receives 30 Badges in the Winter G2 Report

I’m pleased to share that G2, the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has recognized our solutions in its 2024 Winter Report. We received 29 badges across our business units for Rancher Prime, Longhorn, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and SUSE Manager – as well as one badge for the openSUSE community with Tumbleweed. […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
June 29, 2023

Navigating Changes in the Open Source Landscape

Red Hat last week made a substantial shift in its source code access policy. The implications for vendors, developers and users are significant, and the move has caused some concern within the open source community. I want to shed as much light as I can on the decision and provide reassurance to the community in […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
June 29, 2023

オープンソースを取り巻く環境変化への対応

Red Hat社は先週、ソースコードへのアクセスポリシーを大幅に変更しました。ベンダー、開発者、ユーザーに対す […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
February 08, 2023

G2 Ranks SUSE in Top 25 German Companies

I am thrilled to announce that SUSE has been recognized by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, as one of the Top 25 German Companies in their “Best Software Awards” for 2023. At SUSE, we have always been dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible software solutions and services. This […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
October 05, 2022

SUSE Receives 15 Badges in the Fall G2 Report Across its Product Portfolio

I’m pleased to share that once again this quarter G2, the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has recognized our solutions in its 2022 Fall Report. We received a total of 15 badges across our business units for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), SLE Desktop, SLE Real Time, and Rancher – including High Performer […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
January 19, 2022

SUSE Liberty Linux – Securing your Linux future without vendor lock in

Open source has become synonymous with innovation.  The reasons are clear — open source fosters collaboration, speed and interoperability.  But what happens when open source isn’t truly open?  That is, if using an open source solution actually locks you into a particular solution stack or forces you to stay with a particular vendor?  This potential […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
June 24, 2020

SUSE Cloud Application Platform 2.0 beschleunigt die Software-Erstellung und erhöht die Business Agilität

In meinen Gesprächen mit Software-Experten und Unternehmern, steht die Durchführung ergebnisorientierter Software-Projekte, die Innovationen beschleunigen, ganz oben auf der Agenda. Genau dieses Thema adressiert SUSE Cloud Application Platform 2.0, die wir heute vorgestellen.  SUSE Cloud Application Platform 2.0 bietet eine vollständige Automatisierung des Lebenszyklus von Anwendungen und ermöglicht es Unternehmen, ihre Release-Zyklen von Monaten auf […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
May 28, 2020

SUSE beschleunigt die Transformation in die Cloud mit Lösungen für Microsoft Azure

Laut einer neuen weltweiten Studie, die Insight Avenue im Auftrag von SUSE durchführte, stehen IT-Entscheider unter dem Druck, in den nächsten zwei Jahren durch Technologieinvestitionen greifbare Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Es wird erwartet, dass dieser Druck durch die globale Pandemie weiter zunehme wird. Achtzig Prozent der befragten IT-Entscheider sind der Ansicht, dass eine Optimierung des Rechenzentrums […]

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Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
By: Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo
October 31, 2017

What’s All This about SAP S/4HANA?

If you’re an SAP customer, you’ve surely heard of SAP S/4HANA by now, and the buzz has probably reached those who are just considering SAP enterprise applications. Whether you’re an SAP customer or not, knowing what’s happening could be vital for your business. First, you have to know a little bit about SAP HANA, SAP’s […]

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