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Annoyances & Productivity Blockers

Annoyances & Productivity Blockers

What things are getting in our way that would be a good improvement of our time and energy if we could fix them?

  • Workstations - replace current workstations with SDS or MacBook Pros
  • Operating System - replace Win7/64 with Win10/64, RedHat Linux, Mac OSX
  • Software Tools - enable environment where we can download and install new development tools without all the overhead the we have today
    • Unblock secure browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
    • Allow developers to use the tools they choose
  • Communications - allow access to Slack.com, GitHub, etc.
  • Research - allow access to YouTube, Twitter, etc.
  • Remote/Teleworkers - provide better tools for conference calls (e.g. wireless microphones, etc.)
  • Conferencing Solutions - GoToMeeting, WebEx, etc.
  • Furniture - expand bullpens, provide "caves" to go with the "commons" that we have in the WOC
  • VPN - for all developers
  • Version Control System - one that is available off-net
  • Enable 0-Day Access - physical access, network access, computer assignment, badges, VPN, etc.
  • Web Environment - includes web proxy; Plaz will elaborate...
  • Development Network (Ring-Fenced Environment)