A software update by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, caused computer system disruptions globally overnight including at a few Washington state agencies. Most state IT systems were not impacted.
CrowdStrike said the issue with the update has been identified and a fix has been sent to customers. This is a software issue and is not related to a cyberattack. State agencies in…
WaTech's State Chief Privacy Officer Katy Ruckle was a featured speaker at the recent Route Fifty Innovation Spotlight on June 20, 2024. She joined a panel of state and local government experts to discuss the importance of balancing AI innovation with effective governance, despite the push for rapid adoption.
Since the release of ChatGPT almost two years…
Joanne Markert, WaTech’s State Geographic Information Officer, has been honored with the GIS Person of the Year Award, also known as the Summit Award, by the Washington GIS Association (WAGISA). The award is presented during the annual Washington GIS Conference for highest contributions by an individual to the Washington state GIS Community.
She was recognized for her…
The WaTech Web Services team, Washington State Parks and and their Human-centered Design partner, Anthro-Tech, have won four prestigious Communicator Awards for their collaborative effort on the new state parks website.
The awards include the Award of Excellence in Government, recognizing outstanding communication and service in the public sector.…
State Chief Privacy Officer Katy Ruckle was recognized as one of Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers for 2024. The award highlights public servants who are significantly advancing government through innovative technology.
Since her appointment in 2020, Katy has spearheaded numerous initiatives to enhance privacy protections and data governance…
