SUSE, a German open-source software company, is set to increase its investments in India, recognizing it as a vital growth market with a strong demand for open-source technologies. CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen, speaking at SUSECON 2026 in Prague, emphasized the company's existing significant presence in India, which includes a subsidiary and development teams. The firm plans to deepen partnerships with major Indian companies to engage in more enterprise projects and government tenders. SUSE's customer base in India includes notable organizations such as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Indian Oil. The company aims to establish a center of excellence in Bengaluru, aspiring to house at least 20% of its global workforce there. Van Leeuwen also pointed out a surge in global demand for 'digital sovereignty' solutions, driven by geopolitical uncertainties. This demand reflects enterprises' desire for greater control over their infrastructure and data, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. SUSE has launched the SUSE AI Factory, a platform designed to help companies manage AI workloads while keeping their data under local control. Despite the rapid growth opportunities, van Leeuwen acknowledged challenges in scaling operations and maintaining the quality of enterprise support.