Private Cloud Infrastructure). However, cloud platforms are not unified and are not designed to work in collaboration with other providers and platforms. An embodiment of the present invention enables applications running on a single cloud platform to discover, provision and consume services running on different cloud and non-cloud platforms to leverage the full potential of hybrid cloud platforms. An embodiment of the present invention facilitates distribution of services onto multiple cloud platforms and further removes the complexities that are inherent in current cloud platforms. These and other advantages will be described more fully in the following detailed description. 

## BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 

[0009] In order to facilitate a fuller understanding of the present invention, reference is now made to the attached drawings. The drawings should not be construed as limiting the present invention, but are intended only to illustrate different aspects and embodiments of the invention. 

[0010] Figure 1 illustrates a system implementing a Service Framework, according to an embodiment of the present invention. 

[0011] Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary control plane, according to an embodiment of the present invention. 

[0012] Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary data plane, according to an embodiment of the present invention. 

## PET ATT, D DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT’S) 

[0013] The following description is intended to convey an understanding of the present invention by providing specific embodiments and details. It is understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments and details, which are exemplary 

