The Future is Open. A SUSE Podcast

In this deep-dive edition of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader addresses why enterprise infrastructure is losing control and why organizations must shift toward becoming self-sovereign. While major public cloud vendors often market sovereignty merely as a hosting location, true sovereignty is a deliberate architectural choice built on complete ownership and vendor independence.

In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Margaret Dawson, Chief Marketing Officer & Open Source Advocate at SUSE, and Peter Smails, General Manager of Cloud Native at SUSE, to discuss the transformation of modern enterprise infrastructure.  

Throughout the conversation, Margaret and Peter reflect on SUSE's recognition across four distinct 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ reports. At SUSE, we believe being named a Leader in Container Management (specifically featuring SUSE Rancher Prime), a Visionary in Server Virtualization Platforms, a Visionary in Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, and a Niche Player in Global Industrial IoT Platforms highlights a unified architectural strategy. 

Review the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™reports:

Magic Quadrant for Container Management

Magic Quadrant for Server Virtualization Platforms

Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure

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In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Richard Card, Head of Telco Sales at SUSE, and Timo Jokiaho, Telco Field CTO at SUSE, to unpack the massive technological transformation reshaping the telecommunications industry. 

Together, they explore how open-source innovation is driving the shift from legacy virtualization to container-driven, cloud-native architectures, edge AI deployment, and fully autonomous networks. 

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In this episode, Cameron is joined by Tushar Pradhan from SAP’s Integration Product Management team to explore the evolving landscape of hybrid enterprise integration. They dive into how SAP and SUSE's longstanding collaboration empowers organizations to overcome the limitations of legacy middleware and modernize with the SAP Integration Suite and the Edge Integration Cell. 

Tune in to discover how adopting API-based integration, event-driven architecture, and new AI capabilities is paving the way for a more agile, resilient, and future-proof IT environment.

In Part 2 of our edge computing series, host Cameron Seader welcomes back Keith Basil, GM & VP of SUSE's Edge Business, and Charlie Key, Director of Growth & Strategy for Industrial Platforms at SUSE, former founder & CEO of Losant, to discuss the strategic future of SUSE Edge, the importance of open-source standards, and the unique challenges of securing critical infrastructure.

They examine SUSE’s contributions to Project Margo, explain how to maintain a 15-year support lifecycle for fast-moving technologies like Kubernetes, and explore how Model Context Protocols (MCP) and deterministic workflows enable safe, air-gapped AI deployments on the physical edge.

Interested in learning more about SUSE's Edge solutions? Check out these resources: 

In this episode of our two-part deep dive, host Cameron Seader sits down with Keith Basil, GM & VP of SUSE's Edge Business, and Charlie Key, Director of Growth & Strategy for Industrial Platforms at SUSE, former founder & CEO of Losant, to explore the practical realities of edge computing.

Together, they break down SUSE’s three-tiered edge taxonomy, share the origin story behind SUSE’s acquisition of Losant, and discuss how physical devices, cloud control planes, and local AI intersect on the factory floor. 

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Interested in learning more about SUSE's Edge solutions? Check out these resources: 

In this episode of The Future is Open podcast, host Cameron Seader sits down with Jeff Price, Field CTO at SUSE. Together, they tackle the realities of the AI hardware shortage; from skyrocketing DRAM costs to the hyper-lucrative shift toward high-bandwidth memory (HBM).

Jeff explains why buying more hardware isn't always the answer, and how organizations can get the juice from the squeeze by optimizing their existing infrastructure.

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Interested in learning more? Check our blog: AI Hardware Shortages: How Enterprises Can Do More With Existing Infrastructure 

In this special episode of The Future is Open podcast, host Cameron Seader breaks down the art of the possible when shifting from traditional, high-friction setups to open-source infrastructure.

Cameron pulls back the curtain on why organizations frequently overlook the core values of open source including transparency, security, customization, and true cost efficiency. 

Whether you want to optimize your current budget or scale your infrastructure for decades to come, this episode is your roadmap to the future of cloud-native architecture. Tune in to learn more!

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In this episode of The Future is Open podcast, host Cameron Seader sits down with Rajesh Vijayarajan, a Distinguished Technologist in Sales and Solutions Engineering at HPE. Together, they explore the rapid shift in enterprise AI adoption including moving away from isolated experimental projects toward deeply integrated, agentic AI business processes. Rajesh discusses the real-world operational challenges companies face today, including the rise of unmanaged Shadow AI and unexpected token budget overruns — and how the HPE AI Factory utilizes SUSE open source technology to deliver true digital sovereignty. Tune in today!

Interested in learning more about the SUSE and HPE Partnership? Check out the blog, Unlocking the Future of Hybrid Infrastructure with HPE and SUSE.

SUSECON 2026 was packed with innovation, and we’re here to unpack it all! Host Cameron Seader is joined by Erin Quill, Jeroen van Erp, and Jeff Price for a roundtable discussion on the best moments from the floor. We talk about the tech that got us excited, the community connections that matter, and where the industry is headed next. Tune in for an insider’s perspective on the highlights of this event!

Check out some of the highlights from SUSECON 2026: