The beta (pre release testing) program of SCE 2010 has started.  SCE is the product that includes some of the key features of System Center Configuration Manager and Operations Manager in an integrated package.  Some of the new features included are:

• Integrated server virtualization management support, built on VMM 2008 R2 technology, including easy template-based creation of new virtual servers and live migration
• Adjusted licensing limits to allow for management of virtual servers
• Rewritten setup for an easier, intuitive installation
• Built-in automatic Microsoft Update subscription maintenance
• Provided flexible computer grouping
• Added additional software distribution target criteria

You can read that 1st one as VMM 2008 R2 integration.