Renault in deal with Microsoft, Novell

BANGALORE: Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc. have announced that French carmaker Renault has selected SUSE Linux Enterprise to consolidate existing Linux environment and provide IT interoperability between Windows and Linux.

According to the agreement, Microsoft will deliver to Renault more than 1,000 certificates for priority support subscriptions to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from Novell, as Renault consolidates existing Linux distributions to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with the goal of improving interoperability and taking better advantage of virtualization.

"Working with Microsoft to jointly build and support solutions to improve interoperability and deliver powerful new virtualization capabilities is paying great dividends for our customers," said Susan Heystee, vice president and general manager of global strategic alliances for Novell.

"Customers have asked for solutions to make Microsoft products work better with other platforms and for IP assurance that enables vendors to build technical bridges," Heystee added.