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FINAL WORD
Tapping into
an open source
eco-system
There are some big things set for 2019.
Customer expectations continue to
evolve, new technologies are developed
to push the envelope which leads
to continuous transformation of our
business, people, and processes as well
as the technology and infrastructure.
Grant Bennett, Country Manager for
SUSE South Africa and Sub-Saharan
Africa, tells us more.
The rise of partner eco-systems
With the uncertain political and economic market right now, the
vendor ecosystem will become crucial to business success in 2019.
While we can’t quite predict where the political sphere may end up,
we can control the technology that businesses use. Understanding
that they can’t be the jack of all trades, companies will need to
develop a strong and compliant vendor network to ensure they are
able to remain relevant in a constantly changing market, as well as
to deliver the right solutions to their customers. Identifying the right
partner can be a complicated task, with many identical offerings
in an increasingly saturated market. Discovering a route into new
geographic regions or new verticals through partnerships will help
businesses to continue to grow, while supporting their own partners
in a symbiotic relationship.
Businesses will need to focus on skills
The need for skilled developers continues to be a challenge for
many companies. In 2019, vendors will start to partner with more
foundations to attract new talent. Open source vendors are looking
for developers that are invested in the larger community and
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