9. 2006- Microsoft and Novell signed an agreement to improve SUSE’s interoperability with Microsoft Windows. The agreement covered plans for cross-promotion and cross-licensing of both products. As a result, the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server now supports over 9,200 third-party applications and 13,500 hardware, storage, and networking devices.

10. 2010- The Attachmate Group acquired the SUSE/Novell Company for $ 2.2 Billion. Attachmate converted SUSE into a standalone business but did not propose any changes for the SUSE business plan or open SUSE project.

11.2011- A website for SUSE business was launched by the Attachmate Group that provides services like SUSE free download and Linux product purchasing.

SUSE in 2012- SUSE states to be the leading provider of Enterprise Linux Solution. With the most interoperable platform i.e. SUSE Linux Enterprise, the company empowers thousands of organizations around the world and enables them to efficiently deliver computing services.