WaTech in the News

Washington nonprofits provide critical services to residents across the state, from housing and food assistance to youth, health and social services. But a new CyberCAN Washington report shows many of those organizations face significant cybersecurity risks with limited resources to defend against them.

The report was released April 17 during the WA Nonprofit Cyber Forum: Research and…

The City of Bellevue, Bellevue College, Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) and King County Information Technology (KCIT) today announced the launch of The Exchange Northwest, a new regional partnership focused on advancing civic innovation, digital equity and community collaboration across the Pacific Northwest.

The partnership establishes a shared ecosystem designed to connect…

State leaders and industry partners came together on April 14, 2026, at St. Martin's University for the Washington IT Industry Forum, a full-day event focused on collaboration, innovation, and practical problem solving. Nearly 300 people attended the event.

The day opened with a keynote from State CIO Bill Kehoe, who spoke…

Leaders from Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) joined public-sector partners from across the state at the Washington IT Leadership Forum to share insight, showcase innovation and help guide the future of government technology.

Hosted by GovTech, the forum brought together technology and business leaders to address key challenges facing government today, including workforce…

WaTech is excited to host the Washington IT Industry Forum on Tuesday, April 14, at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, WA. This one-day, statewide event brings together public-sector agencies and private-sector technology partners to shape the future of government technology.

This year’s forum focuses on hands-on collaboration and real-world problem solving. Beyond networking and…