Who is CWE?
We’re at the heartbeat of collaboration in Windsor-Essex, dedicated to elevating our region’s prosperity and resilience. At CWE, our expertise lies in harnessing the power of collaboration to drive advancements in the digital age. Our unique approach blends connectivity, innovation and security seamlessly, ensuring each partnership flourishes. Whether you’re a business owner seeking growth or resident striving for a better tomorrow, CWE is here to serve you. We are shaping a brighter future for Windsor-Essex.
Our Identity: Your Purpose, Our Passion
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE: Our Pillars
CONNECT
Delivering Value
At CWE, we’re the backbone of connectivity in Windsor-Essex. Through partnerships with public sector stakeholders and leading telecommunications companies, we ensure seamless, high-speed internet access for vital public services. Join us in powering the region’s progress.
CWE does not just deliver value; we pour heart and soul into every connection. Our network is not just about wires and signals; it’s the connection of Windsor-Essex’ public services. We invest heavily to ensure our region stays powered with high-speed connectivity, security and resilience. Because when we say value, we mean it in every sense of the word.
Our Mission
CWE drives prosperity in Windsor-Essex via connectivity, security, innovation, and collaboration, delivering value through people, processes, and technology.
Our Vision
CWE elevates Windsor-Essex as a global model for innovation, cybersecurity, and connectivity, unlocking unparalleled potential, together.
Enabling Digital Transformation
At CWE, we’re not just enabling digital transformation; we’re igniting a revolution. Our vibrant ecosystem of technology vendors brings cutting-edge innovations right to the doorstep of Windsor-Essex. Together, we’re not just adopting new technologies; we’re shaping the future, sharing insights, and driving prosperity across all sectors. Because when we transform digitally, we do it as a community.
Leading Research and Development
Research and development are not just buzzwords at CWE; they’re our guiding stars. We lead the charge by uniting academia, public and private sector partners, and our organization in a quest for regional connectivity, cybersecurity, and innovation. Together, we open doors to funding opportunities that fuel ground-breaking research and unlock new horizons. Because when we collaborate, the possibilities are limitless.
Connecting People
CWE is not just about connections; we’re about bringing people together, heart-to-heart and mind-to-mind. From immersive workshops to dynamic networking events, we bridge gaps across sectors, verticals, and knowledge domains. As proud partners of the global intelligent community, we attract the best and brightest to Windsor-Essex, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas both in-person, virtually and through innovative hybrid mediums. Because when people connect, magic happens.
SECURE
Empowering Teams
In an ever-evolving threat landscape, security is paramount. CWE is dedicated to equipping all levels of staff and leadership within our stakeholder organizations with the latest security training and support. Together, we help to ensure our region remains vigilant, fostering a culture of cyber awareness and cyber preparedness. By recognizing and responding to threats, we safeguard our community’s digital assets and uphold our commitment to strengthening our regional security posture.
Keeping our activities online secure is increasingly important, not just in our region, but in our homes and businesses. Especially since home and work so often overlap. CWE helps public service organizations in Windsor-Essex strengthen their cybersecurity position, making sure they receive efficient and resilient service delivery while protecting the data of residents and stakeholders. To meet this mandate, CWE empowers our stakeholders with:
- Cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Support with Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
- Cyber hygiene and awareness training through TELUS Wise and the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
- High-level security assessments
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to a robust portfolio of cybersecurity tools from a wide range of technical delivery partners at negotiated rates
In addition, CWE continues to pilot opportunities to extend these and other services to our private sector consortium members.
INNOVATE
Future Forward
CWE drives innovation by bridging public and private sectors. Together, we spearhead advancements in smart city solutions, sustainable technologies and digital infrastructure. Join us in shaping a brighter, more prosperous future for Windsor-Essex through collaboration and innovation.
Innovation brings people with exceptional skills together to make drawing board imaginations reality. Since our inception, CWE has been doing the same. We bring together the best and brightest in public sector tech, connect them through a robust network of people, process, and technology – empowering them to accomplish what experts have long deemed impossible.