VMware has also worked with some OpenStack-partner companies, such as to integrate its Cloud Foundry platform as a service into the OpenStack project. Some have questioned though whether VMwares official role in OpenStack will mean the companys ESX hypervisor will be further supported in the project beyond the base level of integration. VMware vice president of cloud service Mathew Lodge indicated VMware would continue integration work for Nicira and Cloud Foundry but said well see when it comes to further supporting the hypervisor within OpenStack.