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The Bitkom Forum Open Source 2025, held on September 18, 2025, brought together experts, user companies, and the open-source community to discuss the role of open-source software in driving sustainable growth and innovation for businesses.
Dr. Maria Schmidt, CEO of SUSE, served as the keynote speaker at the event. She emphasised the importance of open-source software for digital transformation, highlighting the cost savings, innovation, and flexibility that it can offer.
The forum concluded with a call to action for businesses to embrace open-source software. The panel discussion that followed focused on the economic benefits of open-source software for businesses, with representatives from Amazon Web Services, Red Hat, and Google Cloud participating.
IBM and SUSE announced a new partnership at the event, aiming to provide businesses with secure, flexible, and cost-effective open-source options. A case study was presented by a user company, showing how they successfully implemented open-source solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Expert presentations, panels, and interactive sessions were part of the forum, providing a platform for the exchange of best practices, challenges, and new solutions. Dr. Maria Schmidt also discussed the need for open-source compliance and the role of open-source governance.
The theme of the forum was "Open Source in Practice - Innovative, Compliant, Economic". The event aimed to explore current developments and develop sustainable strategies for the future. The Bitkom Forum Open Source 2025 provided a valuable opportunity for businesses to learn about the benefits of open-source software and how to implement it effectively.
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