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Rob Lloyd, Seattle's CTO, is resigning after less than two years. He notably recovered over $130M from stalled tech projects, executed an IT Strategic Plan, and managed a budget reduction while improving service reliability and staff retention. His departure comes as the city faces a budget deficit and prepares for the FIFA World Cup, with a newly appointed AI Officer guiding future tech strategy.

GeekWire's top stories for the week of Feb. 15, 2026, highlight Microsoft's new RTO policy and leadership changes at Xbox and Remitly. Washington state is setting new terms for data centers, while Seattle-area startups Temporal and Duckbill secured significant funding rounds. The tech community also paid tribute to desktop publishing pioneer Paul Brainerd.

The Seattle Mariners participated in the first in-game test of MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System during their Spring Training opener, winning the game but losing their initial challenge. Powered by T-Mobile's 5G network and Hawk-Eye technology, the system allows players to dispute umpire calls, aiming to blend human judgment with technological precision in Major League Baseball.

Microsoft is implementing a new return-to-office policy starting Feb. 23 for its Seattle-area workforce. Employees within a 50-mile radius of an office will be required to be in-person at least three days a week, a significant shift for the tech giant that aligns it with industry peers like Google and Meta.