SUSE
SUSE is a multinational open-source software company known primarily for its Linux distributions. Here is a detailed overview:
History
- Founding: SUSE was founded in 1992 by four former employees of the University of Hamburg in Germany.
- Early Years: Initially, SUSE focused on providing support for the Slackware distribution, later developing their own distribution known as S.u.S.E. (Software und System-Entwicklung).
- Acquisition by Novell: In 2003, SUSE was acquired by Novell, which aimed to strengthen its position in the open-source market.
- Acquisition by the Attachmate Group: In 2011, Novell was bought by the Attachmate Group, with SUSE becoming a separate business unit.
- Independence: SUSE was sold by the Attachmate Group to EQT Partners in 2014, making it an independent company again.
- IPO: SUSE announced its plans to go public in 2021, with an initial public offering (IPO) listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Products and Services
- SUSE Linux Enterprise: This is SUSE's flagship product, including:
- openSUSE: A community-driven project offering two main distributions:
- SUSE Manager: A tool for managing Linux systems, both SUSE and third-party distributions.
- SUSE Rancher: Acquired in 2020, it focuses on Kubernetes management and container orchestration.
- Cloud Solutions: Including SUSE Public Cloud and SUSE Private Cloud.
Corporate Strategy
- SUSE emphasizes enterprise-level support, focusing on stability, security, and compliance with corporate standards.
- The company has a strong presence in the cloud and virtualization markets, providing solutions for both public and private clouds.
- SUSE has a commitment to open-source principles while also providing proprietary solutions tailored for enterprise needs.
Notable Achievements
- SUSE has been recognized for its contributions to Linux and open-source software, particularly in server and enterprise environments.
- The company has won several awards for innovation, customer satisfaction, and technology solutions.
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