Partnership Overview
In a move to enhance digital sovereignty in Europe, SUSE and evroc have announced a strategic partnership to provide a robust and secure cloud infrastructure solution. This collaboration aims to offer businesses a flexible and secure environment for their critical workloads.
Key Offerings
SUSE, a global leader in enterprise open source solutions, and evroc, a European cloud provider, have joined forces to create a European cloud ecosystem that prioritizes digital sovereignty. Initially, evroc will offer SUSE Linux Enterprise and SUSE Linux Micro as available operating systems, making it one of Europe’s first Sovereign Cloud Service Providers. Additionally, SUSE Rancher Prime is being certified to run on evroc’s cloud, providing a strong solution for Kubernetes management.
The partnership is set to deliver enterprise‑ready sovereign solutions, with general availability expected in the first quarter of 2026. Customers will benefit from SUSE Sovereign Premium Support, ensuring that they receive assistance from European personnel.
Leadership Quotes
Frank Feldmann, Chief Strategy Officer at SUSE: “This collaboration with evroc is a major step in our commitment to providing open, interoperable, and secure solutions for our customers. Together, we are building a truly European cloud ecosystem that empowers businesses with digital sovereignty and the flexibility they need to innovate.”
James Collis, VP of Partnerships at evroc: “We are thrilled to partner with SUSE to bring a comprehensive and sovereign cloud offering to the European market. SUSE’s expertise in enterprise open source, combined with evroc’s advanced cloud infrastructure, will provide an unparalleled solution for organizations seeking control and security over their digital assets.”
Rahiel Nasir, Industry Analyst at IDC: “By working with trusted partners that can assure sovereign controls without sacrificing agility, technology providers can help organizations successfully implement sovereign infrastructure and address the full spectrum of data, technical, and operational sovereignty requirements.”
Future Plans
Over time, the partnership plans to introduce more open infrastructure solutions and support offerings, including SUSE virtualization and SUSE AI technologies.
Conclusion
The strategic partnership between SUSE and evroc marks a significant milestone in the development of a sovereign European cloud ecosystem. By combining SUSE’s expertise in enterprise open source solutions with evroc’s advanced cloud infrastructure, this collaboration aims to provide businesses with the control, security, and flexibility they need to thrive in today’s digital landscape. With general availability set for the first quarter of 2026, customers can look forward to a robust and secure environment for their critical workloads.
