First and foremost, Openz is meant to be a "nexus" - it connects businesses having software and IT system needs to the open source (OS) focused vendors who can provide and support them. Following those connections, Openz strives to promote ongoing business relationships - partnerships that the reflect the critical role that computing infrastructure plays in all aspects of modern business.

To demonstrate the value of OS software and systems to kiwi businesses, Openz, in conjunction with the NZ Open Source Society (NZOSS), must first create a level playing field. Openz strives to build a community around business/OS vendor interaction by providing directories of vendor skills and capabilities, business cases, tutorials, editorials, and links to other resources. Furthermore, Openz complements these online resources with professional meetings and conferences to promote OS and presentation of OS matters to the local media.

Openz collaborates with the NZOSS to strengthen the vital bond between OS vendors and the community to which they owe their livelihood through open forums, education programs and support for schools, organisations, and local government.

Of course, Openz started as an advocacy group - roots we will not forget. The NZ government and business have the ability to do great things on behalf of this country if they make good decisions. We take seriously the responsibility to provide our government with the credible information it needs on IT, intellectual property, digital rights, security, and education matters to make good decisions for NZ.