SUSECON 2025: SUSE is leaning into its open-source credentials to disrupt the Open RAN market

Analysys Mason attended SUSECON 2025 in Orlando, Florida, USA. The open-source enterprise software company had a strong 2024, achieving double-digit year-on-year sales growth and expanding beyond its core European markets. Its firm commitment to open-source software is its main differentiator, aimed at giving enterprises greater flexibility and independence in their technology and vendor decisions.

SUSE presents a strong case for operators seeking to integrate open architectures into their mobile network infrastructure. This article explores some of the main components of its telecoms and enterprise strategy, highlighting its case for becoming a much-needed disruptor in the Open RAN cloud stack market.