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News | July 5, 2017

SIDEBAR: Innovation Pilot Projects

By Sara Moore

Software-Defined Networking
A network solution that allows the network appliances (routers and switches) that traditionally move data to be programmed remotely to control data dynamically. This eliminates the need to locally configure the appliances.

J6 Wiki
A resource website where employees could post information about known IT problems, solutions, workarounds and best practices. This knowledge-sharing community would give users a place to look for quick answers and potential solutions, as well as collaborate with peers, share best practices, increase communication across the organization and broaden their skillsets.

DLA Blip
A user-friendly mobile application for DLA devices to identify customer issues and network or application performance. It would provide a “blip” of data that allows employees to be aware of IT or network issues without accessing a desktop client.

Guest Wireless
Provide a secure guest wireless network for DLA visitors at major DLA installations for visitors (vendors & mission-partners).

Using the Local Cache for Remote Locations
Implement an environment where end users could work primarily from their local cache to access their desktop, documents and Internet Explorer, reducing the burden on the DLA network and improving customer experience.

J6 Peer On-the-Job Training
Develop a website where J6 users can ask and answer questions, provide resources, and create a profile to highlight their skills and promote collaboration.

Tiger Teams
Create a website that will allow for the dynamic creation of teams across J6 for specific projects. The workforce will be able to post projects and the skills needed to complete projects, and volunteer to work on projects as desired.

Employee 360°
Create a customizable interface that gives employees access to information they need to manage their careers and benefits, including HR, healthcare, finances, retirement, training, performance management, news, wellness, IT, etc.

Employee Task Tracker
Implement a task management program that would allow employees and supervisors to organize tasks, collaborate, increase productivity, and measure analytics.