WaTech in the News

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…

Data Privacy Week 2025: Events & Resources

International Privacy Day is recognized on Jan. 28 and WaTech is celebrating Privacy Week this year from January 27th to January 31st.  Privacy week helps raise awareness about online privacy and reminds us to think about how we share our personal information.

To celebrate and recognize Privacy Week 2025, WaTech's…

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) advanced innovation, cybersecurity, and data accessibility across the state during 2024. From supporting state agencies to bolstering services for residents, WaTech drove innovation in serving the needs of Washingtonians through technology. 

“As we move into 2025, it’s important to reflect on the progress we’ve made in building a more…

News story published by GovTech on Jan. 2, 2025: Bill Kehoe to Remain as Wash. State CIO Under New Governor

WaTech is launching a new Service Catalog on Dec. 11 to simplify access to WaTech’s services, ensuring customers can easily find the solutions they need.

The new catalog was developed with input from six partner agencies and WaTech’s business areas. Customer feedback showed WaTech’s existing catalog is difficult to navigate and didn’t clearly show the full range of services…