WaTech will launch major improvements to the SecureAccess Washington (SAW) website on Oct. 21 to make it easier for Washington residents to access online services. The upgrades include full Spanish translation across the site and accessibility features. The accessibility features include improved labels and descriptions for screen readers and consistent navigation options in the header and…
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Olympia, WA — The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced the winners of its 2025 State IT Recognition Awards, and Washington state emerged as a national leader—earning two top awards and being named a finalist in four additional categories.
The NASCIO Awards Committee selected 10…
The Washington State IT Industry Forum returned to St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington, on Sept. 24, for a full day of one-on-one networking, breakout sessions, and real-time dialogue, the forum helps agencies explore IT services, identify vendor capabilities, and strengthen public-private collaboration.
This most recent event—which drew a record crowd of more than 350…
Washington is gearing up for Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a packed schedule of events built around the theme “Smarter, Safer, Stronger.” Led by WaTech’s Office of Cybersecurity, this year’s program highlights hands-on learning and practical tools to keep state systems and data safe.
The campaign starts Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. when State Chief Information…
Washington has released an updated statewide technology roadmap: Washington’s IT Strategic Plan 2025–2028, now live at wa.gov/washingtons-it-strategic-plan.
This plan updates and expands on the 2023–2025 Enterprise IT Strategic Plan, reflecting the state’s continued commitment to modern, inclusive, and secure technology. Developed through broad collaboration, it sets the strategic…