Central Visayas Information Sharing Network Foundation, Inc.

The Central Visayas Information Sharing Network Foundation, Inc. (CVISNET) is an initiative by the government and private sectors to utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for productivity and business enhancement solutions.

Over the past 25 years, CVISNET has provided ICT services to the public and private sectors, including basic web presence, internet connection, disaster communications, and e-governance for local government units. Our efforts have been internationally recognized and awarded by the United Nations - International Telecommunications Union, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Digital Opportunity Center, and our partners, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation of Japan.

CVISNET’s goal is to share the benefits we have implemented for current members and expand the solutions for future members.

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Beginnings

The Central Visayas Information Sharing Network (CVISNET) Foundation, Inc. started in 1997 as an e-government initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology Region 7 and jointly collaborated with the Regional Development Council Region 7, Government Organization for Information Technology Region VII (GO-IT 7) and the Confederation of Scientific and Professional Organization (COSPO-7).

The project was established in support of Administrative Order 332 "Directing all government agencies and instrumentalities including local government units to undertake electronic interconnection through the Internet to be known as the Philippine Web (PWEB). On May 9, 2000, the CVISNET evolved into a non-stock, non-profit foundation registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission under SEC Registration No. C200000454.

Mission

1. To facilitate information and integration sharing among our members from the government, non-government organizations, and professionals;

2. To assist, offer, and provide services to the government with their information technology needs;

3. To encourage government units and agencies in Central Visayas to go into e-Governance / e-Commerce and;

4. To bridge the digital divide between underserved communities and sectors through ICT solutions and capability building.

Vision

To position CVISNET as a transformative platform promoting the Central Visayas region; enhancing government efficiency in public service delivery, and serving as the central hub for government and non-government operations, while showcasing the Philippines' ICT advancements through impactful community empowerment initiatives.

Objectives

To create a comprehensive One-Stop-Shop Information and Internet Portal that empowers the Central Visayas region through ICT solutions and capability building, serving government, non-government agencies, and business organizations alike.

Milestone Strategy

1. Enhance information literacy among government employees and in schools.

2. Facilitate the interconnection of government agencies across the region via the internet.

3. Promote the integration of ICT into government operations.

4. Spearhead the incubation of emerging ICT technologies.

5. Ensure the continuous upgrading of our systems.

6. Develop and implement standards for government data management.

7. Empower the community through targeted grant projects that support information literacy, technological innovation, and infrastructure development.