Rachel Cassidy, Author at SUSE Communities

September 2, 2025 2:00 pm

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Empowering Customer Choice: Diverse SUSE Partnerships for Every Customer’s Journey

At SUSE, our commitment to a thriving ecosystem is not just about adapting to market changes; it's built on a foundation of deeply held principles, one of which is, support for Customer Choice. Respect for Customer Choice: Empowering Diverse Solutions The most defining principle for SUSE’s partner strategy is our profound respect for Customer […]

Categories: Community page, Corporate, Expert Views, Partners, SUSE Blog

By: Rachel Cassidy

July 14, 2025 2:00 pm

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The Evolving Partner Landscape: Why Traditional Labels No Longer Suffice

The technology industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the partner ecosystem. For years, we’ve relied on familiar acronyms like IHV, ISV, VAR, SI, and MSP to categorize our partners. While these labels served their purpose in a simpler era, they are increasingly misaligned with the dynamic […]

Categories: Channel Partner, CSP, Partners, Specializations, SUSE Blog

By: Rachel Cassidy

May 14, 2025 2:14 pm

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How Open Source Values Drive Inclusivity & Innovation Across our Partner Ecosystem

As I reflect on my journey in the tech industry, one thing stands out: the power of openness and meritocracy - both values foundational to open source as well as SUSE. Thank you to CRN for the recognition as CRN's Women of the Channel for 2025. I see this recognition as a testament to […]

Categories: Announcements, Expert Views, Featured Content, Partners, SUSE Blog

By: Rachel Cassidy

March 24, 2025 2:00 pm

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SUSE One Partner Program receives 5-star rating in CRN® 2025 Partner Program Guide for 5th consecutive year

The SUSE One Partner Program has once again been honored with a prestigious 5-star award in the 2025 CRN® Partner Program Guide, marking our fifth consecutive year achieving this elite status. This recognition, the highest possible rating in the CRN Partner Program Guide, shows our strong commitment to building strong, profitable and successful ecosystem partnerships. […]

Categories: Partners, SUSE Blog, SUSE News

By: Rachel Cassidy

February 4, 2025 2:00 pm

1,167 views

Get Ready for Partner Summit 2025

I'm thrilled about the upcoming SUSE Partner Summit at SUSECON 2025 on March 10th! You will see us taking over the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort in Orlando, Florida, for a half-day deep dive into all things SUSE, the day before SUSECON kicks off. As our valued partners, this is your chance to connect, learn and […]

Categories: Events, Partners, SUSE Blog

By: Rachel Cassidy

December 11, 2024 3:48 pm

3,397 views

Freedom of Choice Fuels Unlimited Possibilities for SUSE Customers and Partners

At SUSE, our core values—Choice, Innovation, Trust, and Community—define who we are and guide everything we do. These values drive us to provide world-class solutions, foster collaboration, and empower our customers and partners to succeed in their unique journeys. They are all important, but the first is especially so right now. In today’[…]

Categories: Expert Views, Partners, SUSE Blog

By: Rachel Cassidy

November 7, 2024 4:57 pm

1,615 views

Integrity in SUSE’s Partner Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Transparency and Open Source Values

Integrity has been instilled in me since childhood, thanks to my father's timeless advice: "Always do the right thing." This principle, while seemingly simple, serves as a powerful guide in both personal and professional realms. At SUSE, integrity aligns with our open source guiding principles, where transparency, accountability, and community collaboration are […]

Categories: Partners, SUSE Blog

By: Rachel Cassidy

October 3, 2024 9:42 am

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Defining Partner Meritocracy: Building an Ecosystem of Shared Success

As the leader of SUSE's global partner ecosystem, I often reflect on the guiding principles that drive not just our company, but the broader open-source community we’re part of. One of these core guiding principles is meritocracy. It’s a principle that I hold dear, both personally and professionally, and it’s at the […]

Categories: Partners, SUSE Blog

By: Rachel Cassidy

September 30, 2024 8:39 am

1,679 views

SUSE Expands Cloud Elevate to Microsoft Azure Marketplace for Unmatched Flexibility and Growth

Earlier this year, we launched the Cloud Elevate program starting with AWS Marketplace. Today marks the next phase of our launch with the addition of Microsoft Commercial Marketplace. This expansion allows customers to purchase SUSE solutions through their preferred partners on two of the biggest cloud providers: AWS and Azure. This also highlights SUSE’s […]

Categories: Announcements, CSP, Microsoft, Partners, SUSE Blog, SUSE News

Author: Rachel Cassidy

Empowering Customer Choice: Diverse SUSE Partnerships for Every Customer’s Journey

The Evolving Partner Landscape: Why Traditional Labels No Longer Suffice

How Open Source Values Drive Inclusivity & Innovation Across our Partner Ecosystem

SUSE One Partner Program receives 5-star rating in CRN® 2025 Partner Program Guide for 5th consecutive year

Get Ready for Partner Summit 2025

Freedom of Choice Fuels Unlimited Possibilities for SUSE Customers and Partners

Integrity in SUSE’s Partner Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Transparency and Open Source Values

Defining Partner Meritocracy: Building an Ecosystem of Shared Success

SUSE Expands Cloud Elevate to Microsoft Azure Marketplace for Unmatched Flexibility and Growth

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