Nokia Networks and Hewlett-Packard are collaborating on a platform that aims to let operators to roll out new services faster by moving to a cloud-based infrastructure.

Virtualization and cloud-based services have already changed how enterprises build and manage their IT infrastructure, and now telecom operators are looking at doing the same thing. Vendors are re-architecting their products to deliver what has been dubbed NFV (network functions virtualization).

The integrated NFV platform from HP and Nokia will be based on Helion OpenStack software, which HP announced in May along with a pledge to invest $1 billion in open cloud products and services.

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