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By enabling real-time collaboration from any device at any time, the OADW will provide improved user experiences of core GCTools functions, and open up new ways of working for teams, partners, and clients working within and beyond the GC.  

By enabling real-time collaboration from any device at any time, the OADW will provide improved user experiences of core GCTools functions, and open up new ways of working for teams, partners, and clients working within and beyond the GC.  

<h2>Our Plan</h2>

<h1>Our Plan</h1>

The OADW fills a critical gap in the existing set of tools available to public servants as a public commons for the digital age. While their functionalities may sound similar, the OADW is not a stand-in for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or other commercial applications. The OADW is not a single tool or a replacement for the commercial internet. With a specific focus on collaboration across public servants and their partners, the OADW is:  

The OADW fills a critical gap in the existing set of tools available to public servants as a public commons for the digital age. While their functionalities may sound similar, the OADW is not a stand-in for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or other commercial applications. The OADW is not a single tool or a replacement for the commercial internet. With a specific focus on collaboration across public servants and their partners, the OADW is:  

* Free to use, without advertising;

* Free to use, without advertising;

Back end development involves the deployment and management of containerized microservices through Kubernetes. Kubernetes is an open source system for automating the deployment and scaling of services; allowing a service to be managed, without affecting other services, while being linked in an ecosystem. Each service can be turned on (available to members) or turned off (for updates and maintenance) seamlessly. (Annex 4)

Back end development involves the deployment and management of containerized microservices through Kubernetes. Kubernetes is an open source system for automating the deployment and scaling of services; allowing a service to be managed, without affecting other services, while being linked in an ecosystem. Each service can be turned on (available to members) or turned off (for updates and maintenance) seamlessly. (Annex 4)

<h3> Governance </h3>  

<h2> Governance </h2>  

The OADW operates using a combined constellation partnerships approach, traditional waterfall approach, and progressive agile project management. More information on this operation can be found in the OADW’s Dev Ops and Project Management Manifesto.

The OADW operates using a combined constellation partnerships approach, traditional waterfall approach, and progressive agile project management. More information on this operation can be found in the OADW’s Dev Ops and Project Management Manifesto.

* The Secretariat is comprised of product owners of all services, the scrum master, and representatives from the Partnership and Business Development team to provide management oversight of the OADW. The group makes strategic tactical and day-to-day decisions about each service individually and integration across all services as a whole.

* The Secretariat is comprised of product owners of all services, the scrum master, and representatives from the Partnership and Business Development team to provide management oversight of the OADW. The group makes strategic tactical and day-to-day decisions about each service individually and integration across all services as a whole.

To stay in the know, join the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace group on GCcollab.<h2> The Current GCTools Suite </h2>

To stay in the know, join the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace group on GCcollab.<h1> The Current GCTools Suite </h1>

<h3> [[Image:gccollabicon.png|40px]] GCcollab (2017) </h3> A collaboration and networking platform available to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, as well as their partners and clients by invitation. (Annex 2) The first GCTool with a mobile app on Apple and Android devices.

<h3> [[Image:gccollabicon.png|40px]] GCcollab (2017) </h3> A collaboration and networking platform available to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, as well as their partners and clients by invitation. (Annex 2) The first GCTool with a mobile app on Apple and Android devices.

<h3> [[Image:careermarketplace.jpg|40px]] The Career Marketplace (2017) </h3> This feature within GCcollab and GCconnex matches members with at-level mobility and professional development opportunities.                                                   

<h3> [[Image:careermarketplace.jpg|40px]] The Career Marketplace (2017) </h3> This feature within GCcollab and GCconnex matches members with at-level mobility and professional development opportunities.                                                   

[[File:OADW-Wiki-2.png]]

[[File:OADW-Wiki-2.png]]

<h2>Our History</h2>

<h1>Our History</h1>

The Digital Collaboration Division (DCD) manages the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace (OADW). Following February 2018 validation of the vision by GCEARB, the evolution of the GCTools into the OADW began in May 2018 with approval and funding from the CIOC. The DCD is the OADW’s project steward: the OADW is its core business.  

The Digital Collaboration Division (DCD) manages the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace (OADW). Following February 2018 validation of the vision by GCEARB, the evolution of the GCTools into the OADW began in May 2018 with approval and funding from the CIOC. The DCD is the OADW’s project steward: the OADW is its core business.  

In 2016, membership increased significantly by virtue of strong support from Blueprint 2020, a user interface re-design, and two new GCTools: GCdirectory and GCintranet. The first collaboration platform open to both GC employees and their colleagues beyond the enterprise, GCcollab was piloted in September 2016 using existing open source software called Elgg. GCcollab was launched in May 2017 at the Blueprint (BP) 2020 Innovation Fair. It is the GC’s only platform open to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and individual citizens. It is free for users to access, free of advertising, and practices data ethics. It is designed to enable and enhance communication and collaboration between civil society, the public, and other partners and clients across Canada and beyond. Future services will follow the same principles that shape GCcollab by being inclusive, accessible, and free for all.

In 2016, membership increased significantly by virtue of strong support from Blueprint 2020, a user interface re-design, and two new GCTools: GCdirectory and GCintranet. The first collaboration platform open to both GC employees and their colleagues beyond the enterprise, GCcollab was piloted in September 2016 using existing open source software called Elgg. GCcollab was launched in May 2017 at the Blueprint (BP) 2020 Innovation Fair. It is the GC’s only platform open to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and individual citizens. It is free for users to access, free of advertising, and practices data ethics. It is designed to enable and enhance communication and collaboration between civil society, the public, and other partners and clients across Canada and beyond. Future services will follow the same principles that shape GCcollab by being inclusive, accessible, and free for all.

<h2> Meet the Team </h2>

<h1> Meet the Team </h1>

<h3> How we Work </h3>  

<h3> How we Work </h3>  

# Explore new ideas and technology. Actively experiment.

# Explore new ideas and technology. Actively experiment.

# Always be learning. Do not assume.

# Always be learning. Do not assume.

<h2> Our Network </h2>  

<h1> Our Network </h1>  

While the DCD leads the development of the OADW, partners across Canada and the globe are contributing to the project through knowledge-sharing, technical development, and human and financial resources.   

While the DCD leads the development of the OADW, partners across Canada and the globe are contributing to the project through knowledge-sharing, technical development, and human and financial resources.   

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<h2> Connect with Us </h2>

<h1> Connect with Us </h1>

Any questions you have about the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace, please contact our Help Centre

Any questions you have about the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace, please contact our Help Centre