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SUSE joins OFE as Supporter

31 January 2025

Author: Sivan Pätsch

OpenForum Europe (OFE) is pleased to welcome SUSE as a supporter. After years of cooperation, SUSE and OFE are now looking forward to formalise the collaboration. With the ongoing implementation of the EU’s digital strategy over the past years, cooperation between organisations participating in public policy dialogues within the EU has been increasingly highlighted by the advocacy for a greater understanding and appreciation of open technology.

OFE has been a vital catalyst fostering open and competitive IT strategies for the EU. Open source is a critical factor for innovation and a prospering European economy on its digital journey. SUSE is excited to become an official supporter of OFE: we are convinced that our approach to openness and choice for customers supports our common goal of advancing open technology in the EU, creating resilient digital infrastructures, and nurturing an open and democratic approach to technologies such as AI.
Dr Gerald Pfeifer
CTO at SUSE

OFE has long been a champion of open technologies as a means to foster competitive, user-centric markets with real user choice, working to educate policymakers about their benefits. This new collaboration with SUSE expands OFE’s growing network of supporters, uniting diverse organisations that are committed to advancing open technology.

Acknowledging the importance of representing the open ethos in shaping software regulations, OFE is keen to enhance the collaboration on the European level with SUSE in the policy space.
Astor Nummelin Carlberg
Executive Director of OpenForum Europe

About OpenForum Europe
OpenForum Europe (OFE) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the benefits of open technologies to policymakers and the public. For over 20 years, OFE has been a leading voice in advocating for open technologies and fostering collaboration among open technology stakeholders.

About SUSE
SUSE, headquartered in Europe, is known for innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions. Collaborating with communities and partners, SUSE champions openness and choice.