Navigating the Infinite Transformation: The Enduring Power of the SAP and SUSE Partnership

Fresh from SUSECON 2025 in Orlando and SAPInsider in Las Vegas, I’ve been reflecting on a fundamental driver of our customers’ success: Our longstanding partnership between SAP and SUSE. These events underscored the dynamism of the enterprise landscape and the critical role our co-engineering plays in empowering businesses to thrive.  Agility, resilience‌ and the ability to adapt quickly are not just aspirations — they are imperatives.

A History of Joint Innovation

It’s against this backdrop that the long-standing alliance between SAP and SUSE truly shines. We aren’t just recent acquaintances — our collaboration is built on a history of joint innovation. Think back to the development of SAP HANA — a groundbreaking technology where SUSE played a pivotal role in providing the robust and reliable Linux foundation. This is just one example of how our combined expertise has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible.

However, the true value of our partnership extends far beyond individual technological breakthroughs. SAP and SUSE have embarked on a joint journey with our customers, acting as steadfast companions in their digital transformation endeavors. We’ve listened, learned, and evolved together, ensuring our solutions directly address their evolving needs.

How SUSE & SAP Are Addressing Customers’ Transformation Challenges Today

The conversations I had at both conferences reinforced a crucial point: our customers are at a pivotal moment in their transformation. They are strategically evaluating their cloud migration strategies and seeking the best path to modernize their operations. The question isn’t if they will transform, but how and when.

At SUSE, we are incredibly proud to once again stand side-by-side with our customers during this critical phase. Our commitment is unwavering: to provide the support they need, precisely when and where they need it.

The Kubernetes Platform Tailored for Your SAP Cloud-Native Transformation Journey

Our portfolio of solutions is intentionally designed to offer choice and flexibility, regardless of where our customers are on their journey. The recent addition of SUSE Rancher for SAP applications further underscores this commitment, providing a powerful Kubernetes platform to run and manage SAP container-native applications like the Edge Integration Cell or the Private SAP Advanced Event Mesh, both hybrid runtimes part of SAP Integration Suite, across any environment – be it the public cloud, hybrid cloud or on-premises infrastructure. Learn more about it here.

Whether you are running your SAP systems traditionally on-premises, embracing the agility of RISE with SAP and the SAP Business Technology Platform, or navigating a hybrid deployment that blends the best of both worlds, SUSE is your trusted partner in this infinite transformation journey. We are committed to providing the reliable, innovative, and flexible foundation you need to navigate the complexities of today and build the future of your business. Together, SAP and SUSE provide the foundation for confident, sustainable transformation.