Solution Helps CUs Track Pending Legislation
MINNEAPOLIS-Wolters Kluwer Financial Services' CompliSource solution now includes the new CompliTrack functionality to help lenders track pending legislation affecting the industry. The new tool utilizes content from State Net, to follow the latest news covering the goings-on at the state and federal levels. CompliSource previously only kept its users apprised of recently enacted legislation, but the new tool should help lenders get ahead of the game and know what could be coming down the pipeline.
For info: www.complisource.com
Tech CU Adopts ATM LocatorSearch Suite
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Technology Credit Union members will now be able to find surcharge-free ATMs anywhere using their GPS devices. A new download from LocatorSearch gives devices such as Garmins and Tom-Toms the ability to zero in on the closest of the 60,000 Allpoint and CO-OP ATMs that do not charge Tech CU members a fee for their use. The devices will also provide turn-by-turn navigation to those locations as well. Members can go to http://techcu.locatorsearch.com/index.aspx to download the new app.
For more info: www.locatorsearch.com and www.techcu.com
Charter Oak Implements Harland's Touche Analyzer
GROTON, Conn.-Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has implemented Harland Financial Solutions' Touché Analyzer and purchased Advisory Services consulting solutions that to provide analyses of branch potential and the CU's best opportunities for cross-selling to existing members.
In other news, Harland has signed 42 new Cavion Mobile Banking Proessional deals since the solution launched. The product allows financial institutions to offer consuemrs the ability to conduct transactions, including transfers and bill pay, as well as view balances and cleared check images from their mobile devices.
For info: www.harlandfs.com
Epson's CaptureOne Wins International Design Award
LONG BEACH, Calif.-Epson's CaptureOne check scanned has been awarded a 2009 International Forum Design Award, recognizing its "excellence in product design and functionality." Apanel of international experts selected 802 product winners from over 2,800 submissions from firms based in 39 countries. Among other attributes, winners were selected based on design quality, workmanship, innovation, universal design appeal, and functionality.
For more info: www.epson.com
Viewpoint Enhances Automated Settlement
NEW YORK-Viewpointe has launched its new enhanced Automated Settlement Entry service, which allows FIs to designate specific settlement windows in the check settlement process, and gives them better control over the process, helping to reduce the risk of errors and reversals. Using ASE, firms can establish payment settlement rules with partners and Viewpointe; cash letters are delivered to Viewpointe through normal processing which will then cross-reference the cash letters, identifies when the settlement should happen and posts the settlement entry automatically.
For info: www.viewpointe.com
FSCC Unveils CIMple, Allows CUs To Test Services
SAN DIMAS, Calif.-Financial Service Centers Cooperative announced a new program that will allow credit unions of all sizes to test out and implement new integrated technology products. The program, called CIMple, works over FSCC's shared branching interface and features services such as remote deposit capture, mobile banking, call center support, disaster recovery services, and retail kiosks. Because it is integrated on the FSCC network though an existing shared branch interface, the implementation cost will be lower than using third parties for each service.
For info: www.fscc.com
DML Communications Offers Social Media Tools
SAN DIEGO- DML Communications is now offering now offers social media tools to help vendors and FIs spread their messages through viral marketing. The firm consults FIs and vendors on how to leverage blogging, video logging, podcasting, and other tools to their advantage. DML also provides services to maintain pages on social networks such as Facebook and micro-blogs like Twitter. Using these tools and websites, firms can "tighten their client/customer/member communities, personalize their organizations, and gain immediate feedback from their target audiences," DML said.
For info: www.dmlcommunications.com
Monitise, Metavante Team Up On Text Banking Service
MILWAUKEE-Monitise Americas and Metavante have launched a new text message banking services that allow consumers to set alerts, to notify them when their balance is low, when their payroll direct deposit has arrived and check up on account balance information among other abilities. Metavante is the first provider to deploy the new technology from Monitise Americas. The text-messaging service delivers financial information to all mobile users, whether they have advanced PDAs or simpler devices.
For info: www.metavante.com
Member Mortgage Svcs. Converts To New System
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.-Member Mortgage Services has converted to McDonald Computer Corp.'s Web-based servicing system Web/T.I.M.E. the company announced. Web/T.I.M.E. is a Web-based mortgage loan servicing system offered in a service bureau environment with the ability to process all loan product types and an reporting function that Member Mortgage Services helped to overhaul during its initial tests.
For info: www.mcdonaldcomputer.com
2 CUs Tap MeridianLink To Automate Key Services
COSTA MESA, Calif.-Associated CU and First Entertainment CU chose MeridianLink System to automate their key financial services. First Entertainment deployed the firm's Opening Act online application solution in early January and by the end of February had accepted over 150 applications. Associated CU brought in 1,790 new members last year through the channel as well.
For info: www.meridianlink.com
S1 Corp Has Joined Epson Envision Partner Program
NORCROSS, Ga.-S1 Corporation joined Epson's Envision Partner Program, the software and payment services provider announced. The company plans to develop and market integrated branch automation solutions and will resell Epson's line of receipt and validation printers, check scanners and other hardware.
For more info: www.s1.com
Jack Henry Rolls Out Server Virtualization Offering
MONETT, Mo.-Jack Henry Associates is committing to support its client/server-based complementary products with server virtualization, a process that distributes computing power by consolidating multiple independent server environments onto a smaller number of servers. Virtualization reduces the number of physical servers needed, reducing hardware and energy costs as well as floor space and cooling requirements, solves a number of inherent operational issues.
For info: www.jackhenry.com
Intuit Launches Online Payroll Solution For CUs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-The Intuit Online Payroll solution is now available for credit unions and will work for those businesses that use Macs as well. The solution gives financial institutions the chance to provide small business payroll services as a component of their online banking offering. Online Payroll will roll out into the Small Business FinanceWorks online suite, the company said.
For info: www.intuitonlinepayroll.com
FIS Study: Cell Phone Pentration Hits 79%
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-Mobile phones have hit a 79% penetration in the American marketplace with 238 million subscribers in the nation. According to research, there is a rapidly growing customer demand for mobile banking, said Fidelity National Information Services, and FIS is now the only provider of a hosted ASP triple play product. That means FIS can go live on SMS text, mobile web and fully downloadable web application levels.
For info: www.fnis.com
VanCity CU Implements iRise Software For MBLs
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada-VanCity, Canada's largest credit union, is now using iRise's software solutions to streamline is business app development process, the company said. This will allow member businesses to collaborate on application requirements, and drive faster delivery of business-critical software, iRise said.
For info: www.irise.com
AuditLink Launches Site, Offers Compliance Links
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-Audit Link, a division of CU*Answers, has launched its new website that will focus on tools in the CUSO's core processing system, CU*BASE, but will have features that interest an officer regardless of core system, including an interactive blog and quick "Compliance Links." The information is based largely on conversations between the CUSO and CU professionals.
For info: advisor.cuanswers.com
CheXpress Certified For Use With RP Solutions
ITHACA, N.Y.-Digital Check's CheXpress CX30 check is now certified for use with RP Solutions' remote deposit software including AR Express and RD Express the software firm announced. The CheXpress CX30 is designed for merchant and small businesses as it features a small footprint, energy efficiency and quiet operation and its 300 dpi non-contact scanheads make it perfect to read difficult items like damaged checks and money orders the firm said.
For info: www.digitalcheck.com
