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

ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM has established a broad partner community, including software and services companies who can complement existing open source offerings and support partners in developing products.

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, ownCloud and of course openSUSE! He also helps companies with archiving, social media and onlien communication, Integration between front / back office systems and Security matters.

With more than 380,000 customers - including 100 of the Fortune 100 - and with deployments across a wide variety of industries in more than 145 countries around the globe, Oracle offers an optimized and fully integrated stack of business hardware and software systems. Oracle is committed to offering choice, flexibility, and lower cost of computing for end users. By investing significant resources in developing, testing, optimizing, and supporting open source technologies such as MySQL, GlassFish, Linux, PHP, Apache, Eclipse, Berkeley DB, NetBeans, VirtualBox, and Xen, Oracle clearly embraces and offers leading open source solutions for development and deployment. Visit www.oracle.com today.

Mozilla is a proudly non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the power of the Web in people’s hands. We’re a global community of users, contributors and developers working to innovate on your behalf. When you use Firefox, or any Mozilla product, you become a part of that community, helping us build a brighter future for the Web.

Part of a company group that excels in security and cross platform solutions, Kolab Systems is the custodian of the Kolab Groupware Solution. Its wide range of services include development, maintenance and support, which it provides as a fully committed Open Source vendor and part of the Free Software community. For more information, please visit kolabsys.com.

The AUTH IT Center is responsible for the provision, maintenance, smooth operation, continuous improvement and adjustment of network and computer infrastructure and electronic services of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and supporting members of the university in using the IT services.

Greek Research and Technology Network (GRNET) provides Internet connectivity, high-quality e-Infrastructure and advanced networking services (eg cloud computing) to the Greek Educational, Academic and Research community. GRNET connects its customers with speeds up to 10Gbps through its high-speed, high-capacity network of long-term leased fibre that spans across the entire country. Part of its mission is also the dissemination of ICT to the general public.

The ‘European Youth Capital’ (EYC) is a title awarded to a European city for one year, during which it is given the chance to showcase, through a multi-faceted programme, its youth-related cultural, social, political and economic activities and development. The title is given to the city that presents a yearly comprehensive program of actions, ideas, suggestions and cooperation for young people on a local and European level. The Thessaloniki EYC 2014 program will comprise a wide range of actions, carried out on the basis of four pillars: creation, participation, special social groups and new youth movements.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in IT that helps companies seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the previously unconnected. For ongoing news, please go to thenetwork.cisco.com.

Swapnil Bhartiya founded Muktware in 2010 to cover Linux and Open Source. He had been covering Linux & Open Source since 2005 and himself became a Linux user when a Windows virus wiped 2GB of his images (2GB was a lot back in 2005). He became a staunch supporter of FLOSS when he attented the LinuxAsia event as part of the Linux For You magazine. That's when he decided to devote his writing career to Linux and Free Software.

The deltaHacker is a magazine covering the topics of ethical hacking, networks, programming and security. It's like nothing you've ever seen, not only a traditional magazine - it has a rich inner world and each issue aspires to keep you awake for many nights.

Available in print and digital editions, Linux Magazine brings practical, hands-on solutions for real users who push the limits of Linux as a server, desktop, and development platform. Our unique combination of advanced coverage with a practical emphasis makes Linux Magazine a great benefit for readers who make decisions and recommendations.

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