Core systems

Banks' embrace of open-source development could eventually go beyond creating tools and apps — to something far more radical.

From the identity of bankers in the 21st century to the regulatory turmoil in Washington to the huge impact of technology on the industry, readers expressed an array of strong opinions about what happened in 2017.

In a long-standing tradition, Credit Union Journal asked IT professionals to share the new things they’d like to have to help them have a successful new year. From data centers to more staff, their technology wish lists will keep Santa plenty busy.

After two century-old community institutions merged in 2010, they never suspected it would take seven years before their operating systems got along.

The Communal CU says it will automate processes, use data in strategic decisions.

Ventura, Calif.-based CU adding online, mobile banking.

In mid-2015, several thousand banks registered for dot-bank domains. More than two years later, only a few hundred have converted.

Community banks are spending on technology to expand without having to build new branches.

New York credit union is converting to the Symitar Episys core processing system, as well as a suite of related solutions from Synergent.

Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union recognized converting its core was just the beginning of creating a digital-first strategy.