SUSE cuts 10 percent of staff in the name of AI and automation

On November 2, 2026, SUSE CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen told staff the company will cut about 10 percent of its global workforce — roughly 190 roles — and attributed the move to AI and automation. For SUSE Linux Enterprise customers, it is a signal to take seriously: get written commitments on support and roadmap before the restructuring becomes a commercial argument.