Wind River and HP accelerate network transformation

HP’s portfolio of servers includes carrier-grade NEBS-compliant servers optimized for the needs of telecom service providers and network equipment suppliers. Upon completion of certification testing, Wind River will be distinguished as a preferred software vendor for the communications market. Together Wind River and HP are accelerating network transformation by helping customers become ready to quickly address network functions virtualisation applications and lower total cost of ownership through the adoption of commercial-off-the shelf hardware.

Wind River Linux delivers a commercial-grade Linux platform and easy out-of-the box user experience with a rich set of capabilities based on the latest open source technologies, fully integrated development tools, worldwide support and maintenance, and expert professional services. Wind River Linux was developed from the Yocto Project development infrastructure. Compatibility with the Yocto Project allows improved cross-platform compatibility and component interoperability.

Wind River Open Virtualisation optimizes open source Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) technology to allow the deployment of network services on virtual machines without the performance loss associated with using traditional, IT virtualisation products. Meeting carrier grade requirements, Open Virtualisation delivers near-native hardware performance speeds, whereas standard KVM maximum latency is typically several thousand percent higher than native results. Built from a Yocto Project-based infrastructure and delivering carrier grade virtualisation, Open Virtualisation is a Type 2 hypervisor that leverages the latest open source advancements.

With Wind River Linux as a base, Carrier Grade Profile for Wind River Linux gives customers a turnkey platform that allows them to meet their Carrier Grade Linux requirements. Carrier Grade Profile is formally registered for the CGL 5.0 specification with the Linux Foundation and is the first delivery of Carrier Grade Linux functionalities on top of a Yocto Project Compatible product. This offering enables the next generation of embedded Linux designs that require secure, standards-based, and reliable solutions.