Dell OEM Solutions is partnering with SUSE to deliver Linux for embedded and customized solutions. The partnership is the first by Dell that will bring a certified Linux solution to its OEM customers.

eff Otchis, Americas marketing director for OEM solutions at Dell, explained to InternetNews.com that Dell OEM Solutions is a business unit that sells to the product development side of the business. The unit currently has more than 2,000 OEM customers where Dell technology can be used anywhere computing power is needed.

SUSE is now officially joining the Dell OEM Partner program, which means that Dell partners can purchase SUSE Linux through Dell's configuration processes. A key part of the partnership involves Dell's use of the SUSE Linux Appliance programs so OEM customers can leverage purpose-built Linux appliances.