Tech Talk | Breaking Free from Vendor Lock-In: Modernization with SUSE's Multi-Linux Suite
Date: Thursday, February 20th at 11am PT / 2pm ET
Vendor lock-in has emerged as one of the most significant challenges faced by the modern enterprise. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud-based solutions, containerized environments, and other advanced technologies, the risks and costs associated with a dependency on a single vendor pose a potentially existential threat.
In this information packed Tech Talk, veteran technology journalist John K. Waters talks with Michall Laymon, Global Competitive Strategy Program Manager at SUSE, about the strategic challenges stemming from vendor lock-in and how focusing on open-source interoperability and multi-Linux capabilities, organizations can avoid the pitfalls of vendor lock-in, paving the way for more efficient, flexible, and competitive IT environments.
The discussion will cover the key challenges of vendor lock-in and how to meet those challenges, including:
- Understanding the Risks of Vendor Lock-In
- The Role of Open-Source and Interoperability in Avoiding Lock-In
- Leveraging Multi-Linux Capabilities for Flexibility
- Strategies to Modernize While Staying Flexible
- SUSE’s Leadership in Promoting Open Innovation
From unlocking cost efficiencies to enhancing operational flexibility, this session will demonstrate how an open-source-first philosophy provides the freedom of choice that supports innovation without limits.
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About the presenters:
Michall Laymon, Global Program Manager for Competitive Strategy, SUSE
Michall Laymon is an accomplished technology and business leader with a proven track record of sales, partnership development, and customer success.
With an MBA from Texas State University, she has leveraged her diverse skill set to drive growth and innovation across roles at SUSE, Dell Technologies, and Amazon Web Services.
As The Global Program Manager for Competitive Strategy at SUSE, Michall guides strategic initiatives and product launches and excels at herding cats to foster cross-department collaborations and achieve impactful outcomes.
Moderated by:
John K. Waters, Editor at Large, Redmondmag.com
As the Editor in Chief in the Converge360 group of 1105 Media, journalist and author John K. Waters manages leading news sites focused on worldwide technology trends, from artificial intelligence to the software development lifecycle.
Date: 02/20/2025
Time: 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 1 hour