In a world of cloud-native stacks and buzzword-driven roadmaps, Linux remains the quiet workhorse powering enterprise infrastructure across sectors. But why does it still matter in 2025 and how should your team be thinking about Linux as business models evolve and infrastructure complexity grows?
On 26 June 2025, Red Hat and Obsidian Systems will unpack these questions in a live webinar titled Still the One: Why Linux is the Backbone of Modern Infrastructure. Whether you are a systems architect, IT infrastructure lead, or MSP decision-maker, this session is for you.
Why attend?
This hour-long session explores:
- The state of enterprise Linux today, from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to other open-source distros.
- What the shift from annual to monthly subscription models means for your budget and operations.
- How Linux is enabling smarter, more efficient managed services in the MSP space.
- What support really looks like across different distros and how to manage client expectations.
- How to overcome Linux hesitancy in Windows-heavy teams and move beyond “What-I-Know-First” thinking.
Real-world case studies and market insight will anchor the conversation, with a strong emphasis on how South African teams are modernising infrastructure without compromising reliability or control.
Meet the speakers
Team Lead: Managed Services, Obsidian Systems
Fred is a veteran of the South African open-source space, with a career spanning architecture, consulting, and MSP leadership roles. His passion lies in helping businesses adopt Linux-first strategies that scale, automate, and deliver measurable value. Expect deep insights into how MSPs are using Red Hat to modernise client environments.
Senior Consultant, Obsidian Systems
Affectionately known as “Mr. Zimbra,” Deon brings nearly two decades of experience in Linux systems, high-availability clustering, and enterprise communication. He will speak to the real-world challenges and wins of implementing and supporting Linux in hybrid environments.
Senior Consultant, Obsidian Systems
With a background in both education and infrastructure consulting, Martin’s approach to Linux adoption blends empathy, strategy, and deep technical know-how. He will share lessons learned from working with clients at different stages of their open-source journey.
Moderator: Angela Ho
Chief Marketing Officer, Obsidian Systems
Angela will moderate the discussion with her signature blend of storytelling and tech fluency, drawing out insights on what really drives infrastructure decisions in the South African market.
Why it matters
From financial services to mining, South African industries are under pressure to modernise operations while keeping infrastructure secure, cost-effective, and scalable. For many, that means reassessing the core building blocks, including operating systems. Linux is thriving, and this session will explore why.
Where to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jSpvx4nOTtOU1vXX_Du20Q
Book now. Whether you are a Red Hat Certified Engineer, a Linux admin exploring MSP models, or an IT decision-maker rethinking your infrastructure roadmap, this session offers clarity in a time of complexity.
Join the conversation. Challenge assumptions. And rediscover why Linux is still the one.
