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IMM announced it has named Notarize, a leading provider of remote online notarization (RON), as its partner of choice for its clients. Notarize gives two options for CUs to choose from based on their specific needs: a platform for in-house notaries to use, or an on-demand 24/7 service where CUs and their members can connect with live, commissioned notaries 24/7, without having to employ any directly.
Jack Henry Collaborates with Envestnet | Yodlee to Improve Financial Data Access
Jack Henry announced its collaboration with Envestnet | Yodlee, a leading data aggregation and analytics platform. CUs using the Banno Digital Platform can now add financial wellness apps and experiences supported by Envestnet | Yodlee into their digital experiences.
Suncoast will leverage MX’s data enhancement platform, its PFM, and MXinsights technology to enable its members to proactively manage and take action to improve their finances. Suncoast’s nearly 1 million members will gain access to budgeting, auto-categorization, and debt management tools, as well as the ability to view all of their data in a single platform.
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SmartNICs Set to Infiltrate Enterprise Networks
Use of smartNICs in the enterprise is still evolving, but the idea behind them--offloading server CPU duties onto a separate device to free up server cycles--is not new. Many data-center applications need lots of resources to run properly, and smartNICs can help with that. Many organizations also are looking to bring down the cost of infrastructure by running more and more virtual machines while supporting denser traffic from ever-dense servers--all use-cases smartNICs can handle.
How to Buy Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
Wi-Fi 6 has some impressive improvements over its predecessor Wi-Fi 5 including lower latency, faster speeds, higher throughput, and increased range that can make it a better fit to serve both dense clusters of clients and clients running high-bandwidth applications. Gartner evaluations in its wireless LAN magic quadrant report for 2020 named four vendors as leaders: Juniper Networks, HPE-Aruba, Cisco, and Extreme Networks. Two, Huawei and Fortinet, were named visionaries. This article guide will help steer you through the process of buying Wi-Fi 6 gear.
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Microsoft Teams Essentials Is a New Standalone Version
Microsoft is creating its first standalone version of Microsoft Teams for small businesses. Microsoft Teams Essentials will be priced at $4 per user per month and provide access to the core meeting features of Teams without the typical Office app bundling that requires a more expensive Microsoft 365 plan. This standalone version makes Teams even more of a Zoom competitor, as Microsoft is dropping its Slack-like channels functionality in favor of a more simplified chat interface and a focus on meetings and video calls.
Windows 11 Adoption Nears 9%, but Businesses Are Waiting
Data on the adoption of Microsoft's newest OS shows uptake ranging from 1% to 9% for various industries. But most enterprises will likely wait until at least 2023 before broadly rolling out Windows 11. An upgrade to Windows 11 will require a system with 64-bit processors, 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage, UEFI secure boot and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) v2.0.
Ondato Debuts AI-Enabled Spoofing Detection Tool to Help Combat Rise of Document Fraud
Ondato has launched a new AI-enabled ID forensics system that they claim makes it impossible to submit spoof documents, such as altered photos, ID papers, and deep fake videos, as part of any on-boarding process. They say that their system automatically and instantly detects attempts to submit altered documents in an attempt to bypass identification measures and open any account fraudulently.
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TMD Intros Intelligent Locks for ATMs
TMD Security has introduced a variety of intelligent locks for ATMs, which are all integrated to its High Security Access Management that centrally manages all users and locations and provides one-time-codes for approved users. Authorized personnel can access a mobile app to receive the OTC to open the ATM when needed with the Lock Controller, with no keypad required. The other solutions include: 1) ATM safe lock, with the Lock Controller inside the safe; 2) Pop-Up Lock; 3) Intrusion Defense Kit; and 4) Alarm Switch.
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Fixed Wireless Access Will Creep Further into Broadband's Territory in 2022
Deloitte is predicting a big 2022 for fixed wireless access service (FWA), which uses cellular data signals to deliver broadband Internet, and expects the number of FWA connections to grow from the 60 million recorded in 2020 to 82 million over the course of next year. "5G's deeper network infrastructure and greater spectral efficiency significantly improve the economics and technical feasibility of FWA deployments and can thus support new deployment and revenue opportunities," Deloitte said.
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Zero Trust Could Be the Key to Defending Against Ransomware Attacks
Zero-trust architecture is set to increase the efficiency of cybersecurity solutions to stop data breaches by 144%, a new report has claimed. Symmetry Systems found the majority of surveyed organizations said that the main motivator for the deployment of zero-trust architecture is trying to combat ransomware attacks. Zero-trust allows for the elimination of one point of failure, during a data breach. Even if malicious actors get their hands on login credentials, database locations or IPs, with zero-trust integration that information is useless, as they’re barred from accessing information given to application roles, cloud-network perimeters, or Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Malware Variants in 2021: Harder to Detect and Respond To
Malware is rapidly becoming more sophisticated. In 2020, on average, 9 malicious actions were exhibited by a single malware file, a figure which has risen to 11 actions per file in 2021. Additionally, 2021 has seen a spike in malicious malware designed to encrypt a target’s data. Another alarming trend: some malware variants can change their behavior in a virtual machine environment or sandbox, which helps them evade detection and analysis.
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Optimizing Your Core System
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CUProdigy - http://www.cuprodigy.com
Read Amber Harsin's comments: https://www.cunews.com/CUProdigy.pdf |
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Enhanced Software Products - https://www.espsolution.net
Read Matt Lefler's comments: https://www.cunews.com/ESP.pdf |
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Member Driven Technologies - http://www.mdtmi.com
Read Matt Baaki's comments: https://www.cunews.com/MDT.pdf |
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Symitar - http://www.symitar.com
Read Shanon McLachlan's comments: https://www.cunews.com/Symitar.pdf |
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TCS - http://www.tcs.com
Read TCS BaNCS Global Banking Team's comments: https://www.cunews.com/TCS.pdf |
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Technology and Marketing
8 Ways to Build an Effective Marketing Campaign on a Tight Budget
This article looks at some of the best ways to create a successful marketing campaign on a tight budget. The author lays out 8 affordable strategies: 1) Choose the right content marketing strategy; 2) Think before outsourcing; 3) Start a loyalty program; 4) Launch a referral program; 5) Optimize your business for local searches; 6) Introduce exclusive offers on social media; 7) Create your brand’s online presence; and 8) Start newsletter marketing.
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Benchmarking Your Digital Banking Strategy
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Access Softek - http://www.accesssoftek.com
Read Chris Doner's comments: https://www.digitalbankingleaders.com/access-softek |
Humanizing Digital: Increasing Account Holder Loyalty and Exceeding CU Goals with Smart, Flexible Solutions
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Alogent - http://www.alogent.com
Read Jason Schwabline's comments: https://www.digitalbankingleaders.com/alogent |
Digital Transformation: A Credit Union Imperative
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Bankjoy - https://www.bankjoy.com
Read Michael Duncan's comments: https://www.digitalbankingleaders.com/bankjoy |
The Digital Banking Market Is Heating Up
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CUBUS - http://www.cubussolutions.com
Read John-Ashley Paul's comments: https://www.digitalbankingleaders.com/cubus |
Three Present-Day Goals to Revolutionize Your FI’s Marketing
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DeepTarget - http://www.deeptarget.com
Read Preetha Pulusani's comments: https://www.digitalbankingleaders.com/deeptarget |
eSignatures Are Now a Top Priority Across the Nation
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IMM/eSign - http://www.immonline.com
Read Michael Ball's comments: https://www.digitalbankingleaders.com/imm |
Fight Fraud by Better Understanding Your Financial Data
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It’s Always About the People: 5 Rules for Digital Banking and Beyond
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Tyfone - http://www.tyfone.com
Read Dr. Siva Narendra's comments: https://www.digitalbankingleaders.com/tyfone |
U.S. Credit Card Use Returning to Pre-Pandemic Patterns
U.S. consumers are spending more and ramping up credit card balances, reversing a shift during the COVID-19 crisis, when they scaled back spending and substantially paid down debt, according to a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York report. While credit card use appears to be returning to pre-pandemic patterns, balances were still $123 billion lower than at the end of 2019. Credit card issuance for lower credit score borrowers is back to pre-pandemic levels after declining at the start of the crisis. The median credit score for new mortgages and auto loans declined slightly in the third quarter, but was still high by historic standards, researchers said.
When It Comes to Paying for Online Purchases, Debit Tops the List
Debit cards have become the preferred payment method among Millennials and Gen Zers for online purchases and for use in digital wallets. A recent Carat Insights Report from Fiserv reveals that 59% of Millennials and Gen Zers use debit online because they prefer the financial control debit cards provide over their finances. Overall, 48% of consumers say they prefer using a debit card when making a purchase online, compared to 36% preferring credit and 11% favoring digital wallets.
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4 Reasons to Go Multicloud According to Tech Experts
According to some analysts, using multiple cloud service providers offers organizations advantages such as flexibility, cost savings, and and avoiding vendor lock-in. They offer these 4 multicloud advantages: 1) No vendor lock-in; 2) Customized solutions; 3) Minimizes risk; and 4) Cost savings.
How to Get More out of Edge and Bolster Its Security
Edge, the built-in browser in Windows, recently rolled out a “Super Duper Secure Mode." SDSM provides additional security features that allow you to disable just-in-time Javascript and then enable Controlflow-Enforcement Technology (CET) instead. If you use Edge, or are considering using it, this article provides many tips for getting the most out of the browser.
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The Real Deal with Millennials, Gen Z and Their Phones
The author states that "it’s a common misconception that millennials and Gen Z hate talking on the phone." He says that phone and voice aren’t the same thing and recommends replacing phone numbers with on-screen voice. He concludes that it is time for FIs to meet their accountholders where they are on their screens for every part of the service interaction, including virtual service and automated elements (like chatbots) and live assistance.
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