Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) provides enterprise IT services, support, strategy and security for public agencies and municipalities of Washington. WaTech operates the state’s core technology services - the central network and data center – and provides strategic and comprehensive information security to protect state networks from growing cyber threats. Through the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the agency leads the implementation of a strategic direction and enterprise architecture for information technology, and oversees the portfolio of major IT projects for state government. Within the OCIO, the Office of Privacy and Data Protection leads Washington’s effort to protect the state and citizens’ data and privacy through advocacy and education. WaTech serves state agencies, county, city and tribal governments, and public-benefit nonprofits.

Washington Technology Solutions’ mission is to advance Washington’s technology strategies and services by providing high-value IT solutions for broad use by public agencies. The agency's vision is to become a trusted leader and technology partner of choice.