Microsoft To Invest $100 Million More In SUSE Linux

July 30, 2011
Novell gets acquired by Attachemate Group Inc. And SUSE becomes an independent business unit of Attachemate. However, many things remain the same. For instance, the agreement struck by Microsoft and Novel Inc for broad collaboration on Windows and Linux interoperability and support.


In fact, Microsoft recently renewed the very deal for an additional 4 years with SUSE's new boss Attachemate Group Inc. Where, Microsoft commits to invest $100 million in new SUSE Linux Enterprise certificates for customers receiving Linux support from SUSE.

Till date, worldwide, over 725 customers have benefited by this arrangement. These include customers from industries as wide ranging as - manufacturing, oil and gas, health care, and financial services.

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