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Keith Basil: SUSE Launches Industrial Edge Platform Following Losant Acquisition

SUSE announced the launch of its SUSE Industrial Edge platform, built on the recent acquisition of Losant. The combined offering merges Losant’s cloud‑native, low‑code workflow capabilities with SUSE’s existing edge runtime, delivering a unified stack from Linux and Kubernetes up to real‑time dashboards. The platform boasts broad protocol support—covering OPC‑UA, MQTT, Modbus, BACnet and more—claiming 90‑95% coverage of today’s industrial standards. Its low‑code/no‑code environment lets customers drag virtual device representations, define trigger‑action logic, and generate operational dashboards in minutes. Under the hood, a Kubernetes‑based runtime runs on edge gateways that host a local time‑series database, ensuring continuous operation even with intermittent connectivity; data syncs to the cloud when bandwidth permits. During the interview, Keith Basil highlighted that the system already processes over 1.2 billion workflow transactions per month. He illustrated the go‑to‑market strategy with a “library shelf” analogy, where industry‑specific “books” (maritime, oil & gas, healthcare, retail) can be white‑labeled by partners. The partner model uses a fee‑based slot system, allowing integrators to resell the platform under their own brand while retaining pricing flexibility. The launch positions SUSE to accelerate its edge ambitions, tap high‑growth verticals, and leverage a partner ecosystem to scale globally. By offering a cloud‑native, protocol‑rich, and offline‑first solution, SUSE aims to capture enterprise workloads that demand rapid deployment, low‑code customization, and reliable edge intelligence.