WaTech in the News

WaTech is excited to announce the launch of the Enterprise Data Strategy: Turning Data Into Action: Smarter Decisions, Better Outcomes. This strategy marks a significant step forward in harnessing data as a strategic asset to improve public services, inform policymaking, and strengthen collaboration across state agencies.

Developed through a statewide multi-agency collaboration…

WaTech is hosting the Washington State IT Industry Forum on March 18, 2025, bringing together IT professionals, industry leaders, and government agencies to explore critical topics shaping the future of IT in Washington state. The forum provides a unique platform to strengthen cross-sector collaboration, ensuring that state agencies remain resilient, adaptive, and prepared for emerging…

State CIO Bill Kehoe

WaTech Director and State CIO Bill Kehoe appeared before the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee on February 19 for his confirmation hearing. This marks the first step in the confirmation process, where he highlighted WaTech’s key initiatives, including cybersecurity, IT modernization, and digital services.

WaTech is excited to introduce the Washington State Enterprise Data Strategy 2025-2027 Framework. Developed through a collaborative effort with agencies and partners across the state, this framework aligns shared goals and priorities to strengthen Washington’s data ecosystem.

It marks a significant step toward unifying the state enterprise around critical data initiatives, guiding…

Big changes are brewing! Coffee with Kehoe is evolving into a dynamic podcast, bringing fresh conversations, expert insights, and deeper dives into the tech topics shaping Washington state. This new format also comes with an exciting addition, Chief of Staff Amy Pearson joins as co-host alongside Bill Kehoe. Together, they’ll tackle key issues, emerging trends, and policies shaping our state’s…