Washington's IT Strategic Plan

A Shared Vision for the Future

Every Washington state agency relies on technology to serve residents—whether it’s delivering health care, protecting natural resources, running schools, or ensuring public safety. To stay ahead of evolving needs, Washington has refreshed its statewide IT strategy: Washington’s IT Strategic Plan.

What is it?

As directed by RCW 43.105.220(1), this plan establishes the State of Washington’s strategic information technology direction, including statewide goals for electronic access to government services. It serves as the overarching statewide plan that shapes and informs related strategies—such as cybersecurity, enterprise data, and enterprise architecture—just as the Governor’s Goals shape the state’s IT direction, and this plan guides agency-level strategies.

Rather than simply unifying other plans, Washington’s IT Strategic Plan sets the foundation and direction that other statewide IT strategies and agency plans build upon.

The full 2025–2028 plan will be available in August 2025.

Who’s involved?

The plan is developed by Washington Technology Services (WaTech) in accordance with its legislative mandate—but it is not created in isolation. It is the result of extensive collaboration with state agencies and partners across the enterprise, reflecting a shared commitment to modern, secure, and equitable government technology.

Why does it matter?

When agencies align around shared goals, we make smarter investments, deliver more consistent and effective services, and build a stronger digital foundation for Washington. This plan provides the strategic direction we need to keep pace with technology—and keep people at the center of every service we deliver.