VMware announced updates to its cloud products and strategies at VMworld 2016, including VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware Cross-Cloud Architecture. VMware Cloud Foundation is a fully integrated private cloud platform that includes vSphere, VSAN, NSX and management and automation tools. The Cross-Cloud Architecture allows applications to run across private, public and hybrid clouds. Updates were also provided for products including vRealize Operations, vRealize Automation, and Horizon to expand capabilities. VMware also announced deeper integration of containers with vSphere through vSphere Integrated Containers.