information technology

Trailblazer Award: IT Executive Chad Graves Takes Holistic Approach

By Marc Rapport | February 27, 2013

Like many executives, Chad Graves begins his day by reading The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and his local newspaper. Only Graves is not a CEO or CFO, he’s the chief technologist at Ent Federal Credit Union.
Desjardins Group Buys Stake in Qtrade Online Brokerage Firm

By Michelle A. Samaad | February 6, 2013

Canadian cooperative says stock buy part of strategy to grow major business lines.
Branch Automation Moves Closer to Teller Windows

By Natasha Chilingerian | February 6, 2013

Repetitive yet necessary tasks such as counting cash and scanning checks steal away precious time that branch employees could be devoting to servicing their members.
People in the News

By Staff Writer | February 6, 2013

Hirings, promotions, retirements.
VyStar Tweaks Recovery Plans for Worst-Case Scenarios

By Natasha Chilingerian | February 6, 2013

As many credit unions learned recently during Hurricane Sandy, disasters can happen. Especially in storm-prone coastal areas, it’s important for credit unions to have reliable back-up plans for their data should a weather-related catastrophe strike.
New CISO Post at Cardtronics Signals Changing ATM Security Profile

By David Morrison | January 17, 2013

Largest retail ATM owner cites responsibility to clients in creation of chief information security officer position.
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January 16, 2013
IT Spending Seen in 2013 Turnaround: Celent

By Marc Rapport | January 11, 2013

Consultancy predicts 4% growth in IT spending this year.
People in the News

By Staff Writer | January 9, 2013

America’s First Federal Credit Union, Birmingham, Ala., has appointed Audra Weber as the new vice president of human resources and training. Weber has been with America’s First since 2011 and was formerly the assistant vice president of human resources. . .
New Year’s Resolutions for Cyber Security

By Matt Lidestri | December 26, 2012

Perhaps a resolution to invest in security training, more effectively probe for vulnerabilities, or re-evaluate monitoring of critical IT systems?