Overview

WaTech is committed to sustaining a comprehensive and inclusive data ecosystem that facilitates secure, efficient data sharing among state agencies, local and Tribal governments, and residents. Our centralized data-sharing services encompass Open Data, Geospatial Data, and Data Integration tools, providing the foundation for cross-agency collaboration and public access to critical information. To achieve this, WaTech offers a suite of data-sharing and analytical tools, platforms, and consultation services to help agencies integrate, analyze, and publish data in a way that supports informed decision-making and enhances public services.

Business value

Enables agencies to work together collaboratively in solving complex challenges, such as workforce development, public health, or environmentally sustainable resourcing, and data integration is necessary to serve coordinated responses and more effective information sharing. 

Our platforms provide access to statewide information, analyze trends, assess risks, and allocate resources efficiently. Data sharing reduces duplication in data collecting while streamlining operations. Agencies can streamline intake processes and identify opportunities to coordinate related services across multiple agencies, reduce navigating multiple programs and ensuring a single source of data truth across all agency systems sharing data. 

Our data-sharing services are designed to scale to support the growth of Washington. WaTech ensures that all data-sharing platforms are built on secure and scalable infrastructure that can handle increased data demands while maintaining data and privacy protection.

Pricing

This service is covered under the following allocations:

• Enterprise Data Management Allocation
• Enterprise System Rates Allocation
• Location Based Service Allocations (GIS/WAMAS)
• Security Gateway Allocation

How to Order

Contact the WaTech Support Center to schedule an operational consultation.

• Submit a ticket through our Customer Portal.
• Phone: 360.586.1000 or 1.855.WaTech1 (1.855.928.3241)
• Email: support@watech.wa.gov

If you have questions or need assistance regarding a strategic consultation, please contact your agency Business Relationship Manager (BRM).

Your agency will also need to agree to the following Terms of Service.

Service capabilities

• Data Services – Within these centralized data platforms one can access, perform analysis and share combined statewide data sets seamlessly to make informed decisions effectively.
• Integration Tools - Within these centralized data-sharing platforms, WaTech provides tools and APIs to integrate data from disparate systems, ensuring that data from different entities can be combined and analyzed together.