The Future is Open. A SUSE Podcast

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Welcome to The Future is Open, a podcast that delves into the exciting world of open source innovation. Join your host, Cameron Seader, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience with open source solutions, as we uncover the trends, challenges, and triumphs shaping the future of technology. In our thought-provoking episodes, we connect with industry leaders and innovators to explore how open source is driving transformation across industries.

  1. Jun 23

    Digital Sovereignty, Agentic AI, and Inside the HPE Ecosystem

    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.

    26 min

  2. May 19

    Building Your Resilient Future: The SUSECON 2026 Wrap-Up

    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:  Highlights Reel: https://more.suse.com/EMEA_EN_Post_SUSECON_Updates_LP.html  Wrap-Up Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzrX9P8ZFVY  Demopalooza: https://youtu.be/3fKI1ctSwNA?si=R_c_cN_Vf1bqOD0m

    42 min

  3. Mar 31

    Bridging the Gap Between Code and Infrastructure with Krumware

    In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Colin Griffin, Founder & CEO of Krumware and co-organizer of the CNCF Platform Engineering Working Group, and Noah Wittman, Krumware’s Chief Revenue Officer to discuss the evolution of platform engineering. Founded 10 years ago with a mission to simplify software delivery in critical infrastructure, Krumware has become a pivotal SUSE partner. Key topics covered in this episode: The Shift to Platform Engineering: Why organizations are moving away from "it works on my machine" toward standardized, rock-solid foundations for their dev teams. Rancher & SUSE as Strategic Tools: An inside look at why Krumware intentionally chose Rancher for its extensibility and closeness to native Kubernetes. Beyond the AI Hype: How to connect the dots between executive AI initiatives and the underlying infrastructure needed to make them a reality. Technical Deep Dives: Exploring the power of Epinio, Fleet, and the new Rancher OpenID Connect provider to create seamless, secure developer experiences. Learn more about SUSE & Krumware's Rancher Prime & Virtualization solutions: https://www.krum.io/spotlights/suse-virtualization

    44 min

  4. Mar 17

    Cloud Native, Simplified: The SUSE & AWS Edge

    In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Christine Puccio, VP of Strategic Partners Business Strategy at SUSE, and Mansai Jagannatha, Head of Business Applications Partnerships at AWS. They dive into the long-standing 15-year partnership between the two companies, reflecting on the evolution of SLES for SAP on AWS, the introduction of agentic AI tools like the SRE Assistant, and the launch of SUSE Rancher for AWS. Tune in today to learn more! Are you meeting the 2025 EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework standards? Use our rapid self-assessment to see where you stand and how to close the gap.

    30 min

  5. Mar 3

    Elevating the SAP Experience with Insights from SUSE Experts

    In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Al Kalafian, SUSE SAP Expert, as he shares his extensive background in SAP software, spanning over 30 years. This conversation centers on the evolving landscape of SAP with SUSE, particularly focusing on cloud integration, the transition to S/4HANA, and the advantages of using SUSE Linux as the preferred platform for SAP applications. Al highlights key tools like Suse Multi-Linux Manager and Trento that assists customers in managing their SAP environments more effectively, whether on-premises or in the cloud. Tune in to learn more!

    37 min

  6. Feb 17

    Shaping Your Resilient Future: A Preview of SUSECON 2026

    In this episode of The Future is Open, host Cameron Seader sits down with Margaret Dawson, Chief Marketing Officer at SUSE, to provide an exclusive look at the upcoming SUSECON 2026 in Prague. They dive into the inspiration behind this year’s theme, Shaping Your Resilient Future, and how SUSE is addressing critical industry challenges like digital sovereignty, virtualization, and AI innovation. If you’re interested in attending SUSECON 2026, check out Margaret’s LinkedIn page to receive your discount code, and be sure to visit SUSECON.com for more information and updates on the event.

    27 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    Deliver Secure Cloud-Native Solutions at the Edge with SUSE & Radware

    In this episode, host Cameron Seader sits down with Mike Geller, Distinguished Architect at Radware, and Richard Card, Global Head of Telco at SUSE, to explore the critical topics surrounding secure cloud-native IT at scale and the power of their combined partnership. During the conversation, Mike and Richard dive deeper into the forces driving the shift to Cloud-Native architectures and Kubernetes among enterprise and service provider customers, especially in the context of 5G and emerging AI technologies.

    47 min

  8. 11/04/2025

    Modernizing Data Protection across AI, VMs and containers with SUSE & CloudCasa

    Tune in to this episode to hear from our host Cameron Seader, returning expert Alejandro Bonilla, and special guest Pawel Staniec, CTO oat CloudCasa, as they dive deep into Cloud-Native Data Protection. Learn the essential strategies for securing your entire Kubernetes stack—from VMs with SUSE Virtualization to your most demanding AI processes—ensuring resilience and business continuity in the modern data center.   Interested in learning more about SUSE and CloudCasa? Check out our websites:  https://www.suse.com/ | https://cloudcasa.io/

    27 min
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Welcome to The Future is Open, a podcast that delves into the exciting world of open source innovation. Join your host, Cameron Seader, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience with open source solutions, as we uncover the trends, challenges, and triumphs shaping the future of technology. In our thought-provoking episodes, we connect with industry leaders and innovators to explore how open source is driving transformation across industries.

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