Special Report: Technology
Credit Union Journal | Monday, February 8, 2010
This week's special report looks at why CUs might want to upgrade from the basic core system to the fully-loaded model, as well as how dashboards can motivate staff to grow the credit union, P2P systems, analyzing channel profitability and much more.
Why One Small CU Traded in Basic Core System
TOLEDO, Ohio-The $40-million ProMedica FCU here a has broken the shackles of a basic core system, embracing a "deluxe" data processing platform that offers all the built-in options, including mobile and Internet banking, said Rick Haas, president.
Competitive Sales Staff? Blame It on the Dashboard Charts
ROSEVILLE, Mich.-Account openings went through the roof at Christian Financial CU (CFCU) here after a new dashboard tool triggered fierce sales competition between employees.
Have Basic Infrastructure, Will Measure Results
TROY, Mich.-Credit unions need at least a basic computing infrastructure to benefit from iDashboards, said Dave Ferguson, the firm's director of business development.
Comprehensive Risk Assessment Is Near
CHICAGO-Alliant Credit Union here wants to get its hands on the latest in risk management technology-tools that pull data from every business unit at the CU and that consider the spectrum of risk, namely operational, credit and market.
The Lobby or the Log-in? How One CU is Analyzing Channel Profitability
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.-Credit unions have tried to drive lobby-lovers to the virtual branch for years, under the assumption that online members are the most profitable - but in six months, Power Financial CU here will have the data it needs to confirm or dispel that theory.
P2P Is All the Rage, But Will Members Actually Use It?
MUSKEGON, Mich.-Person-to-person payment services are popping up suddenly at hundreds of online and mobile banking sites, despite relatively low consumer adoption, according to a leading bill pay provider - meanwhile, a $44-million CU here has offered the service to members for more than four years.
Mobile Banking Gives Hackers More Ways to Hack
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Conditions are perfect for an avalanche of data theft this year as hundreds of credit unions deploy mobile banking services and hackers hit mobile devices for usernames and passwords.
How to Minimize the Risk
PORT NECHES, Texas-Mobile banking risk can be minimized: members should be reminded to use strong passwords on their mobile devices; refrain from leaving mobile devices and passwords unguarded; and be aware of the relative security of the network they use to transfer data, said Jason Duplant, marketing director at $286-million Neches FCU.
Mobile Banking vs. Online Banking Via Computer: Where's the Greatest Risk?
DAVENPORT, Iowa-As more members bank by mobile phone as well as by personal computer, Credit Union Journal asked CUs: which approach poses the greatest risk?
