The Future is Open. A SUSE Podcast

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.

The Future is Open. A SUSE Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by SUSE, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #23

  Open Source, Sovereign AI, and the Next Era of Telco

  Aug 18, 202641 min

  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. Interested in learning more? Meet the SUSE team at SCTE (Booth #D796) in September 2026. Read the Success Story, Lumen speeds its journey to cloud and scales up for future-ready data networks

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  Episode #22

  Modernizing Hybrid Integration with SAP & SUSE

  Aug 11, 202625 min

  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.

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  Episode #21

  Open Standards, 15-Year Lifecycles, and Air-Gapped Security, Part 2

  Aug 4, 202625 min

  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: Review the webpage: SUSE Industrial Edge Read the Blog: Announcing SUSE Industrial Edge Download the Success Stories: Omnicell drives autonomous medication management with SUSE Edge PepsiCo Scales Hybrid Infrastructure and Edge AI with SUSE

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  Episode #20

  Real-World Industrial Edge, Local AI, and Fleet Operations, Part 1

  Jul 28, 202625 min

  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. Tune in to learn more! Interested in learning more about SUSE's Edge solutions? Check out these resources: Review the webpage: SUSE Industrial Edge Read the Blog: Announcing SUSE Industrial Edge Download the Success Stories: Omnicell drives autonomous medication management with SUSE Edge PepsiCo Scales Hybrid Infrastructure and Edge AI with SUSE

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  Episode #19

  AI Hardware shortages; Optimization and Utilization for the Win!

  Jul 23, 202621 min

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

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