Openconnect is a relatively new VPN solution. It started as a client for CISCO's anyconnect VPN server, but it has now surpassed that role and provides a reliable VPN solution with a very conservative security architecture for the server. This talk will go through the story behind the development of the OpenConnect VPN server, address the question on the need for a new VPN solution and feature the distinctive security features and capabilities of openconnect. Finally we will provide an insight on the current development plans.