TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Published September 19, 2011, 9:08 a.m. EDT

Updated August 26, 2020, 11:14 p.m. EDT

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Extreme Site Makeover

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LOS ANGELES-Los Angeles FCU has given its e-Branch an "extreme makeover," including a redesigned look, the addition of "FinanceWorks" and "Check Card Rewards," and enhanced usage so that its financial-management tools are easily accessible from one page.

For info: www.lafcu.org

Branches Are Hot Spots

WARMINSTER, Penn.-Freedom Credit Union here has made four of its branches Wi-Fi hotspots. There is no charge to access the wireless networks. "Members can simply locate the network called '4Members' in the list of available wireless networks, and then select the network," the credit union said.

For info: www.freedomcu.org

America First Goes Mobile

RIVERDALE, Utah--America First Credit Union has rolled out mobile banking for its members for both the Android and Apple operating systems. Included with the launch is a text banking option, along with mobile bill pay, ATM locators and e-mail alerts related to potentially fraudulent activity.

For info: www.americafirst.com

Co-op Services Relaunches Site

DEARBORN, Mich.-Co-op Services Credit Union has relaunched its Web site, saying the new design provides more content but is also easier to navigate. Live chat is available during business hours for visitors to seek online assistance, a service that will be available 24-hours a day beginning in October.

Also next month, Co-op Services plans to release a mobile version of the site. Other options include links to social media and to "CSCU Smile," a dedicated site that allows members to find photos of recent CU events and download photos to their individual Facebook pages.

For info: www.cscu.org

Veridian Moves To Dwolla

DES MOINES, Iowa-â”Veridian Credit Union said it will integrate online, mobile, social and location-based payments solution Dwolla with its online banking solution, known to members as Veridian Home Banking. The integration will provide users with one log-in for both online banking and Dwolla payment solutions. Once Dwolla is launched in the first quarter of 2012, members will enter their normal home banking credentials to access Dwolla directly from Veridianâs online banking interface. Dwolla will allow members to make payments to anyone with an e-mail address or cell phone number, as well as their Facebook and Twitter friends, directly from inside Veridian Home Banking. For info: www.dwolla.com

CSI Complete HEIT Acquisition

PADUCAH, Ky.â”Computer Services Inc. (CSI) said it has completed the acquisition of Fort Collins, Colo.-based HEIT, a provider of cloud-based managed compliance, security and IT services and programs. The HEIT acquisition will add 400 financial institutions to CSIâs customer base.

For info: www.csiweb.com

Ironkey Releases Next Generation

SUNNYVALE, Calif.â”IronKey has released what it is calling the ânext generation of online banking security: an integrated platform of multiple security controls.â The solution reduces the risk of online banking fraud and simplifies compliance with FFIEC guidance, the company said.

For info: www.ironkey.com

Credit Union 1 Selects Geezeo

ANCHORAGE, Alaskaâ”Credit Union 1 has signed with Geezeo to deploy the companyâs Referral Engine solution. Geezeo said Referral Engine is an easy way for credit unions and banks to drive referral volume through all their Internet properties. It is a web-based, end-to-end solution offering 24/7 referral promotion, capture and incentives.

Also signing for Referral Engine was Flag CU of Tallahassee, Fla.

For info: www.geezeo.com