SUSE has joined the Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance as part of its ongoing strategy to enable customers to quickly respond to changing business needs. SUSE delivers cloud-based SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, including automated updates, to enterprise customers using the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. In addition, SUSE is now part of the Microsoft Test Drive program, so customers can easily and instantly evaluate SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for High Performance Computing via the Azure Marketplace for free. SUSE provides the only commercially supported Linux for HPC available via Microsoft Test Drive.
This collaboration expands access to the security and reliability of SUSE's enterprise Linux solutions to the Microsoft Cloud and highlights SUSE's long-term commitment to providing customers with on-premise, private cloud and public cloud solutions that give them the flexibility to stay ahead of market demands.
"With SUSE's integration into the Enterprise Cloud Alliance, organisations have improved access to the reliability and security of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server - including unique workloads such as SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for High Performance Computing - on the Azure cloud," said Naji Almahmoud, vice president of cloud and software alliances for SUSE. "SUSE's growth on Azure means more options for customers. It is yet another indicator of SUSE's commitment to helping enterprise customers be successful."
Nicole Herskowitz, senior director of product marketing, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Corp., said, "The Enterprise Cloud Alliance provides the opportunity to enhance our strategic relationship with SUSE and increase awareness of SUSE Linux Enterprise for customers searching for best-in-class enterprise solutions. SUSE is one of the first open source vendors to join the Microsoft Partner Network and the Enterprise Cloud Alliance and provide the benefits of open source technology in Microsoft Azure."
