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[07:57] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-siliconangle.com | Survey: For Big Data, the Large Enterprise is Turning to Linux [Infographic] - SiliconANGLE [07:57] schestowitzSUSE, based in Germany, is the maker of a popular enterprise Linux distribution of the same name. The open-source SUSE Linux platform runs in enterprise public cloud deployments, on-premises data centers and at the network edge. SUSE offers a range of software products further up the stack too.
[07:57] schestowitzOpen-source enterprise software company SUSE is targeting a pre-summer initial public offering in a deal that may value the private equity-backed company with German roots at 7-8 billion euros ($8.3-9.5 billion), people close to the matter said.
[07:57] schestowitzThe Linux specialists owner, buyout group EQT, has stepped up preparations for the deal and chosen a syndicate of banks to organise the deal, which is expected to kick off in May, they said.
[07:57] schestowitzBank of America and Morgan Stanley will execute the deal as so-called global coordinators with the help of Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and Jefferies as bookrunners, they added.