GSR's implementation of the Ona platform significantly transformed its development environment by providing a self-serve, cloud-based workspace that accelerated workflows and enhanced security across the company. This shift allowed quants, traders, and analysts to access secure, compliant environments effortlessly, eliminating the need for complicated local setups or maintenance-heavy virtual desktop infrastructure. As a result, GSR's infrastructure team reclaimed substantial time previously devoted to managing development environments, redirecting their focus to higher-value tasks. The adoption of Ona not only simplified engineering workflows but also provided strategic advantages by ensuring compliance and improving performance without compromising data security. This transition has been particularly beneficial in a high-stakes financial environment, where speed and security are critical, and has set a precedent for other firms facing similar challenges.