September 23, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

  Almost 40% of credit union members with adult children do not want their children to have an account at the same credit union to which they belong, according to an August article from CUToday. But rather than dwelling on the negatives, now is a great time to see this as an opportunity to improve […]

September 16, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Disaster Recovery

  Though many people like to think spring is the time for most natural disasters like floods and tornadoes, many forget that the warm summer temperatures and dryness of fall can create perfect conditions for tornadoes, fires, and severe thunderstorms in the US. And if this year has taught us anything, it’s that you can […]

August 26, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

  2020 does not look like anyone could have ever imagined, and having the right core system for your credit union is paramount. Innovation, rapid adoption of digital solutions, and finding ways to keep our customers without allowing them to visit brick-and-mortar locations as they have always done are just a few of the huge […]

August 19, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Business Continuity Planning

  What do credit unions need to focus on to stay relevant in this new future of banking? Though we may not have known it at the time, COVID-19 has created a need for better digital solutions. The hurried changes that were made to continue business operations as the coronavirus pandemic took hold have changed […]

July 29, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Cybersecurity

  Credit unions often serve some of the most vulnerable businesses in their communities. About 50% of small businesses that have a data breach in their operations will close permanently in the following 6 months. While credit unions may not fold so easily in the midst of a cyberattack, it’s still important to have excellent […]

July 22, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Business Continuity Planning

  The emergence and development of the coronavirus pandemic have impacted the world in ways that likely won’t ever go away. Credit unions are not immune to the pandemic, but what have they been doing differently since the COVID-19 outbreak started?  Changes for Members The changes for members go much deeper than just incorporating social […]

July 3, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Cybersecurity, Virtual Desktop

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is an instant cloud computing infrastructure provisioned over the internet. In an IaaS model, a cloud provider hosts the infrastructure components that’s normally present in an on-site data center, including servers, storage and networking hardware.  IaaS provides a range of services to accompany infrastructure components, such as billing, monitoring, security, […]

May 28, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Cybersecurity, Virtual Desktop

With so many people working from home during this time, virtual desktops have become the norm for credit unions today. Remote connections provide workers with the ability to access data at home, on the road or a remote office. However, the increase in remote work has also led to an increase in cyberattacks. As end-user […]

May 21, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Backup, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery

  The official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 and runs until November 30, but there’s already a tropical storm developing off the coast of Florida. That means it’s time to take another look at your disaster recovery and backup systems to make sure you’re prepared for any storms. According […]

April 30, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Cybersecurity

  People choose credit unions because of their customer service, accessibility and focus on its members. Credit unions instill a sense of trust and loyalty by creating customer-friendly relationships and ensuring members their money is safe. To nurture that trust, it’s essential for you to do everything possible to keep information safe.  Examining protections and […]