MeriWest Selects VSoft Solutions
ATLANTA-VSoft Corporation reported that San Jose, Calif.-based Meriwest Credit Union has selected its back counter, teller and ATM remote deposit capture (RDC) solutions. In need of a replacement for its in-house system, Meriwest chose to deploy VSoft's suite of RDC solutions via a Software as a Service model.
For info: www.vsoftcorp.com.
Summit Installs IBT's CUBS
MADISON, Wis.-The $1.7-billion Summit CU has installed IBT's CUBS Credit Union Branch Capture forward presentments technology to connect its 24 branches with the main office. Branches scan their checks to create a digital deposit, which is sent directly to the correspondent in the early evening. Images are available for immediate viewing at every branch. IBT is based in Cedar Park, Texas.
Riverland Opts For Geezeo
NEW ORLEANS-Riverland CU has signed with Geezeo for its personal financial management and web-based marketing platform. The $175-million credit union has purchased Geezeo's integrated white label PFM solution and engagement banking solution.
JHA Confab Registration Open
MONETT, Mo.-Jack Henry and Associates has opened registration for its annual PEC Educational Conference and Technology Showcase. Any CU leveraging a solution from ProfitStars, iPay Technologies and JHA Payment Processing Solutions is invited to attend the March 6-9 event at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
For info: www.pecconference.com.
CUSO Assists In Conversion
WARREN, Mich.-Member Driven Technologies, a CUSO based here, has converted PortAlliance FCU of Norfolk, Va. to Symitar's Episys platform via MDT's service offering. The PortAlliance FCU conversion brings MDT's total credit unions served to 53.
For info: www.mdtmi.com.
Four CUs Add CO-OP Mobile
LAKEWOOD, Colo.-Cornerstone CU in Des Moines, Iowa, Fitzsimons CU in Lakewood, Colo., State Employees CU in Santa Fe, N.M. and Westminster FCU in Westminster, Colo. have all begun offering CO-OP Financial Services "Mobile Banking" solution through CU Service Network, which is integrated into the Next Generation Network platform and it supports more than 100 devices.
For info: 720-945-7250, ext 7235, or info@cusn.com.
App For Kindle Fire Intro'd
FRANKLIN, Tenn.-Member Service Solutions has released CU Mobile Apps for the new Kindle Fire tablet. Crash Bang Studios, LLC, is developing the mobile app for the Kindle Fire; it is already available for the iPad and Android tablet. e_SClB
Valley First Selects VINtek
PHILADELPHIA-VINtek reported that Modesto, Calif.-based Valley First Credit Union has selected it as the CU's ELT technology provider to better manage members' automotive titles. VINtek has converted more than 10,000 paper titles to active ELT records at Valley First.
For info: www.vintek.com.
CUTEK Adds Reg Z Requirements
MURRIETA, Calif. -CUTEK Inc. has added Reg Z requirements to its Fee Management Console product. Mutual Savings CU, Birmingham, Ala., is the first to use the Reg Z requirements within Fee Manager. For info: www.cutek.net.
'Robust' 8.0.1 Is Released
SANDY, Utah-FLEX has announced Release 8.0.1, calling it its "most robust and flexible enhancement package since the company launched JUICE (Java User Interface Control Environment). Highlights include expansion of the member account suffix field supporting virtually limitless account types under a single member account number, and an increase to the teller ID length for enhanced security.
For info: www.cmcflex.com.
More CUs Select DeepTarget
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-DeepTarget Inc. said a number of CUs have selected its e-marketing initiatives, including DeepTarget OLB for cross-selling through online banking and DeepTarget Email for e-mail marketing programs. Among the CUs: Acclaim FCU, Guardian CU, Northern New Mexico School EFCU, Northern Star Credit Union, and Partner Credit Union, Colorado. For info: www.DeepTarget.com
Orion FCU Selects Corelation
SAN DIEGO -The $535-million Orion FCU in Memphis, Tenn. has signed with Corelation to provide it with the company's KeyStone core processing system. The conversion will take place in August.
For info: www.corelationinc.com
Dwolla Unveils 'Instant' Feature
DES MOINES, Iowa-Dwolla has released a new feature through a partnership with TMG Financial Services called "Instant," an opt-in feature that gives users access to cash instantly and avoids the two- to three-day waiting period for transfer of funds. Previously, users could only initiate an immediate transfer of funds if they had money in their Dwolla account. Instant is an opt-in feature available to all users for $3 per month. When a user chooses Instant, Dwolla extends a line of credit up to $500. No additional fees are charged for the first 30 days following the Instant transfer. If the Instant balance is not paid back in 30 days, the user will pay a $5 fee per month for every month he carries an Instant balance. Dwolla also offers Instant users the option to initiate repayment from a linked account immediately following the Instant transfer.
For info: www.dwolla.com.
NEW YORK -Citi has released the first Facebook application from a loyalty program: that is both a rewarding and social experience: Citi ThankYou Point Sharing App. The Facebook app allows ThankYou Rewards members who are Facebook friends to pool their points together and use the collective value towards a shared goal or reward. ThankYou members on Facebook can combine their points to make a charitable donation, or choose from millions of rewards on www.thankyou.com.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-EPL said the following credit unions have renewed their core processing contracts: Statewide FCU, Legacy community FCU, Zia CU, Mississippi DHS FCU, Lanai FCU, Honea FCU, Garden Island FCU, Meadow Gold FCU, EWA FCU, Oahu FCU, East Alabama Community FCU, EBSCO FCU, and Metro Employees CU. For info: www.eplinc.com.
