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.
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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…
WaTech's Enterprise Cloud Computing Program (ECCP) this week announced new updates to the Cloud Learning Platform, hosted by Pluralsight. This industry-leading learning platform offers thousands of online training courses covering a diverse set of topics, not just cloud technologies.
To date, the platform is onboarding 43 agencies, with approximately 2,900 state IT professionals…
State Chief Privacy Officer Katy Ruckle and Chief Technology Officer Nick Stowe testified before the state Legislature on Wednesday about recent reports completed as part of Executive Order 24-01 on generative Artificial Intelligence.
Speaking before the House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Committee, Katy and Nick outlined four…
