WICHITA FALLS, Texas — MCIF and CRM data can pinpoint the next best product for an individual member at Texoma Community CU here-but the data also help identify existing products the member isn't using.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama Telco CU here shared metrics with Credit Union Journal that demonstrate the results of its marketing strategy and Harland Touché Analyzer MCIF technologies.

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — What employees do-and how long it takes them to do it-is much clearer, thanks to two technologies Community CU of Florida here recently built: a "new and improved" version of a lobby management system and a homegrown virtual "Job Jar."

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Recession? Deposit and loan balances are up by more than 20% at Alabama Telco CU here, thanks to a strategy of getting to better know members, and then stay in contact.

WABASH, Ind. — Open Solutions' client CUs are sharing successes and solving problems with their peers at a new, private social network, believed to be the industry's first client community portal.

ERWIN, Tenn. — Clinchfield FCU here has to shut down on a weekday every time its data processing vendor releases a critical upgrade.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Don't underestimate Facebook and Twitter: more than half of all CU members use social media, according to a survey of about 11,000 members across 10 CUs, released by Callahan & Associates' Internet Strategy Consortium.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – EPL said three more credit unions have implemented service contracts with it: South Carolina National Guard FCU, Bay Media FCU and Palace City FCU.

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – Fiserv announced a new software solution to support its “Relationship Advance” service it says will allow credit unions to offer their members an alternative to courtesy overdraft programs and high-cost loan products.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Bayport CU said it has standardized on Teres Solutions’ SAIL software platform to automate and streamline its indirect and direct lending programs.

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SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Employees FCU said yesterday it has joined the Credit Union 24 ATM and POS network.

HOUSTON – Smart Financial CU said it rolled out an instant issue debit card program.

YORKTOWN, Va. – 1st Advantage FCU has signed with Geezeo to offer the company’s White Label Community Internet platform to its members.

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