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Skip-A-Pay Interface OfferedMURRIETA, Calif.-CUTEK said that Dutch Point Credit Union, Wethersfield, Conn., has selected its Skip-a-Pay interface, which shows all eligible member loans and warnings on their account to see if they qualify. If the member qualifies, they simply click on the loan(s) they would like to skip for a particular month and hit "process." The solution recalculates the date when the next payment is due.For info: www.cutek.net. Catalyst Releases Mobile SolutionPLANO, Texas-Catalyst Corporate FCU has released a mobile banking solution that credit unions can in turn offer to members. The initial solution is compatible with iPhone and Android technologies, with Catalyst Corporate saying it will release expanded functionality to work with other smartphones in the near future.JHFCU Adds MoneyDesktopBALTIMORE-Johns Hopkins FCU has added Provo, Utah-based MoneyDesktop's personal financial management platform to its online banking system.For info: www.moneydesktop.com. Fiserv Solutions Get UpdateBROOKFIELD, Wis.-Fiserv has launched enhanced versions of its Asset Liability Manager, Data Management System and Funds Transfer Pricing systems. The systems were "delivered to help create higher levels of transparency and accuracy and enable financial institutions to reduce risk and increase regulatory compliance," the company said.For info: www.fiserv.com. Flex Form Module Offers IntegrationMINNETONKA, Minn.-Datacard Group reported that Fiserv has purchased the new Flex-form module that integrates with the Datacard MXD card delivery system. Fiserv will now enable clients to personalize and affix cards to a larger 8.5" x 14" card carrier size.For info: www.datacard.com.BowMac Releases REDIHONEOYE FALLS, N.Y.-BowMac Software has released the REDI for Credit Union Emergencies IV solution, which seeks to close the gap between Business Continuity and Incident Response, the company said. "This web-based software solution provides a Concept of Operations for Critical Incident Management through resource management, policies and procedural guidelines, and more."For info: www.bowmac.com.NCR Buys Stake In uGeniusDECATUR, Ga.-NCR Corp. has acquired a minority stake in uGenius Technology, a maker of video tellers for CUs and banks.Postal CU Teams With FundsXpressST. PAUL, Minn.-Postal CU rolled out its new online banking and bill pay service through a partnership with FundsXpress Financial Network. Katahdin Chooses SynergentPORTLAND, Maine-Synergent Technology Services said that is has been selected by the $69-million Katahdin FCU, Millinocket, Maine, to assist it in implementing the Episys Core Processing System from Symitar in a service bureau environment.For info: www.synergentcorp.com.Risk Monitoring Solution OfferedKING OF PRUSSIA, Penn.-FI Compliance Solutions has released a new risk monitoring solution, ERM 365 that it says helps CUs constantly monitor the health of their institution through an easy-to-use cloud-based software solution.For info: www.ficsas.com.CUSO Selects CU*AnswersSIOUX FALLS, S.D.-Sioux Empire FCU's CU Mortgage Direct has signed with CU*Answers to implement its CU*BASE SE, a new core processing suite targeted at vendors and CUSOs that service specialized member products for credit unions across multiple core processing platforms. For info: www.cuanswers.com.DeposZip Marks 200K UsersBURLINGTON, Mass.-EasCorp and its subsidiary, Vertifi Software, reported that their RDC service, DeposZip, now has more than 200,000 registered users from 76 participating CUs. DeposZip enables consumers and businesses to deposit checks to their CU accounts from homes or offices through the use of a simple desktop scanner, as well as via downloadable app.Desert Schools, TransFirst PartnerPHOENIX-Desert Schools FCU has entered into an agreement with merchant services provider TransFirst to implement its Transaction Central, a web-based, centralized payment processing system that provides 24/7 access to payment processing services via any Internet-connected device; and TransLink, a web-based reporting system and management tool.For info: www.transfirst.com.MVi Adds 30 New ClientsSALT LAKE CITY-Millennial Vision Inc. (MVi), a reseller of Laserfiche Electronic Content Management Software, reported it doubled its contract signings in 2011 with 30 new CU clients. For info: www.mviusa.com.iVia Exchange Selects ViewpointeNEW YORK--iVia Exchange Services, a division of the Missouri Credit Union Association, has selected the Pointe2Pointe solution from Viewpointe to enhance its check image exchange services. Among other things, the new service will eliminate the need for a dedicated telecom line. For info: www.viewpointe.com.For more technology coverage and resources, visit www.cujournal.com. I need to write the headlines for these still. These are for the ITems columns on pages 16 and 18.EPL Announces RenewalsBIRMINGHAM, Ala.-EPL reported the following customers have renewed their core data 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.3 CUs Running Corelation KeyStoneSAN DIEGO-Corelation reported it closed out 2011 with three CUs running its KeyStone core system: Harbor FCU, Cabrillo CU and Oregon Pioneer FCU. In addition, five more CUs will be installing its solution in 2012.For info: www.corelation.com.CSCU Adds 2 Mobile ClientsTAMPA, Fla.-Card Services for Credit Unions said that Lafayette Schools' FCU and SCE FCU will offer their members mobile banking services, including a mobile browser and downloadable shortcuts for both the iPhone and the Android, through a partnership with CSCU and MShift. For info: www.cscu.net/mobile.12 Select Open SolutionsGLASTONBURY, Conn.-Open Solutions reported that 12 institutions have selected its core platform through Q3 2011 in the wake of its launch of its DNAappstore. Its DNAcreator allows Open Solutions clients, partners and independent third-party developers to build and share applications called DNAapps that extend the functionality of Open's DNA core platform.For info: www.opensolutions.com.L9 CUSO Adds 2 More ClientsBARRE, Vt.-L9.com, a CUSO that designs and develops web technologies, said it has added two new clients: Air Academy FCU in Colorado and Red Canoe CU in Washington. The company has also completed site redesign implementations on its web management system called CUsite.For info: www.l9.com.Insight Enhances Bill PayerORLANDO, Fla.-Insight Credit Union has launched a new and enhanced version of its Bill Payer service using PSCU's PayLynx product. New features include expansion to 370 billers nationwide, deducted on the date the payment is due, in most cases, bill reminders to notify members when a bill needs to be scheduled or a payment was made, and more. First City Selects VSoftATLANTA-VSoft Corp. said that Los Angeles-based First City CU has selected its image exchange and settlement solutions, including its inclearings, returns and archive services, all via an outsourced model. The VSoft inclearing solution accepts and processes incoming electronic cash letters from image exchange networks, other financial institutions and the Fed.For info: www.vsoftcorp.com.