How Collaboration is Advancing Oregon's Tech Landscape

In the latest episode of the Techlandia podcast, Steve Corbato from Link Oregon and Christy Long, MBA from the University of Oregon, discuss Link Oregon's role in shaping and enhancing Oregon's vibrant tech landscape.

Steve begins by recounting his fascinating professional journey, which started in physical sciences and evolved into a position of significant influence within Link Oregon. He emphasizes the organization's innovative collaboration between state government and higher education institutions, highlighting the remarkable growth and advancements they have stimulated in various research domains.

Christy Long, MBA, the Associate Chief Information Officer for Technology Infrastructure at the University of Oregon, elaborates on her dedication to harnessing technology to fulfill the missions of different educational institutions.

Her impressive background includes spearheading cloud computing strategies at Penn State and acting as the Chief Information Officer at the University of Washington Bothell. Christy reveals how the challenges posed by the pandemic prompted her to redesign strategies related to research computing and artificial intelligence, aiming to make them more effective and responsive.

Link Oregon is indispensable in bolstering the state's competitiveness and enriching its innovation ecosystem. The organization provides the physical infrastructure required for large-scale, collaborative research endeavors. Steve also spoke about related statewide efforts, such as the establishment of the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE), which was created to drive awareness, education, and training about cybersecurity and cybersecurity-related issues for public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Link Oregon emphasizes the importance of fostering partnerships within the state through its collaborative framework, ensuring that local innovation thrives.