openSUSE Conference

SUSE is the original provider of the enterprise Linux distribution and the most interoperable platform for mission-critical computing. It's the only Linux recommended by VMware, Microsoft and SAP. And it's supported on more hardware and software than any other enterprise Linux distribution.

Humanizing the Digital World The world's leading semiconductor intellectual property (IP) supplier

ARM is at the heart of the world’s most advanced digital products. Our technology enables the creation of new markets and transformation of industries and society. We design scalable, energy efficient-processors and related technologies to deliver the intelligence in applications ranging from sensors to servers, including smartphones, tablets, enterprise infrastructure and the Internet of Things.

Our innovative technology is licensed by ARM Partners who have shipped more than 60 billion Systems on Chip (SoCs) containing our intellectual property since the company began in 1990. Together with our Connected Community, we are breaking down barriers to innovation for developers, designers and engineers, ensuring a fast, reliable route to market for leading electronics companies.

Hans de Raad (DevHdR) is an independent ICT specialist whose expertise mainly focusses on the many dynamic and diverse aspects of human-machine interaction processes.

He offers consultancy and support for several open-source projects like, Drupal, Piwik, Kolab and ofcourse openSUSE!

Other area's of expertise are: - Digital data preservation, archiving and open standards - Social media and internet communication strategy - Integration between front / back office systems - Security consultancy for both physical and digital valuables

Edgar BV has a wealth of experience in both business structuring and information technology. Together with an international background, this familiarity with both sides of the coin allow us to help you make - and implement - the right choice for your particular situation. Your company can increase efficiency and take the next step in two ways: improve your technology and machinery, or look at it as a system comprised of people. Implementing new systems has far reaching consequences for the way your people work. At one point the next technological step becomes prohibitively expensive. In both cases, changing the way your people work through company structure and HR is often a necessity, as well as often a faster, cheaper and more secure method to achieve your strategy and realise your growth.

Oracle is shifting the complexity from IT, moving it out of the enterprise by engineering hardware and software to work together—in the cloud and in the data center. By eliminating complexity and simplifying IT, Oracle enables its customers—400,000 of them in more than 145 countries around the world—to accelerate innovation and create added value for their customers.

“Linux” Veda is a web-magazine to share and spread knowledge about Linux and Open Source technologies.

Swapnil Bhartiya is a journalist and writer who has been covering Linux & Open Source for 10 years.

He is also a science fiction writer whose stories have been broadcasted on Indian radio and published in leading Indian magazines.

Founder & Editor: LinuxVeda.com

Current Publications (Contributing Writer): Linux.com ITWorld.com Linux Magazine

Past Publications I wrote for: Linux For You (Assistant Editor) EFYTimes (Assistant Editor)

LPI was formally incorporated as a non-profit organization in New Brunswick, Canada on October 25, 1999. It has operational offices in Toronto, Canada and Sacramento, USA — with affiliates around the world. LPI brings together an active and committed community of companies, IT professionals, training organizations and volunteers to achieve LPI’s programs. LPI is recognized worldwide as the premier organization advocating and assisting in the professional use of Linux, Open Source, and Free Software.