IT professionals and technology leaders across Washington state are invited to attend the upcoming Washington State IT Industry Forum & Modernization Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Martin’s University in Lacey.
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of technology in Washington. With aging systems and growing demands, the state needs…
During a recent panel discussion hosted by RouteFifty, Zack Hudgins, a Privacy Manager for WaTech’s Office of Privacy and Data Protection, highlighted the State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program’s (SLCGP) important role in addressing the state’s cybersecurity challenges.
The grant program, he said, has helped bolster cybersecurity defenses across the state. He noted the state’s…
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…
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…
