(As Seen on CUInsight) - For credit unions, data isn’t just a technical asset; it’s a strategic growth engine. When used intentionally, data insights help credit unions understand their membership more deeply, design better products, create meaningful marketing, and...
Sarah Farwell
Campaign for Ending Hunger Raises Nearly $1.5 Million to Address Food Insecurity
Feb 10, 2026 | Company News, Ending Hunger, Social Responsibility
Campaign for Ending Hunger Surpasses Fundraising Goal Credit union representatives from across Maine gathered in Freeport this week to announce the latest fundraising results of their collaborative Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, which is Synergent's...
Capital Area Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Feb 10, 2026 | Company News, Core Processing, Partners
Synergent to continue delivering Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, digital banking and mobile deposit capture to Capital Areal Federal Credit Union (WESTBROOK, ME) – Synergent® is proud to share that Capital Area Federal Credit Union has renewed its technology...
Effective Cybersecurity – The CUInsight Network Podcast
Feb 9, 2026 | Blog, Partners, Security, Technology
Steve Torino, Chief Information Security Officer at Synergent, was recently featured on The CUInsight Network Podcast.“Cybersecurity really is just another risk. I think where we complicate it sometimes is in the language we use to talk about it.” - Steve Torino(As...
Strategic Planning
Jan 20, 2026 | Blog, Partners, Strategic Planning
Your credit union’s success depends on clear direction, yet the demands of day-to-day tasks often leave little room for long-term planning. Taking the time to define your credit union’s vision, brainstorm goals, and create a structured plan can set the stage for years...
AI for Credit Unions: What Matters Right Now
Jan 9, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Education
Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere in the credit union space—vendor demos, conference sessions, boardroom discussions, and examiner conversations. With all that attention, some practical considerations can seem unclear. I recently participated in a panel...
Payments Training for Credit Unions
Jan 8, 2026 | Blog, Education, Payments
When credit unions choose Synergent as their partner, one of the many benefits they gain is access to numerous subject matter experts across all of our service areas: Payments, Marketing, and Technology. In response to growing demand, Synergent now offers Payments...
Working With AI Intentionally as a Marketing Writer
Jan 6, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Marketing
For those outside our field, “marketing” sounds like one specialty area. But for those of us who are marketers, we understand that the term is shorthand for many areas of expertise. Writers, strategists, videographers, photographers, and graphic designers are among the many roles marketing encompasses…
Jake Holmes Named Recipient of the Denis A. Letourneau, Jr. Outstanding League Employee Award
Jan 5, 2026 | Awards, Blog, Employee Spotlight
The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are proud to announce Jake Holmes as the recipient of the Denis A. Letourneau, Jr. Outstanding League Employee Award, recognizing his exceptional dedication, teamwork, and commitment to advancing the credit union movement in...
ATM Jackpotting Attacks Are Accelerating—Is Your Credit Union Prepared?
ATM jackpotting, once a rare, overseas threat, has now become a fast-growing and highly coordinated attack method targeting U.S. financial institutions. Criminals are gaining physical access to ATMs, installing malware or rogue devices, and forcing machines to...
Payrailz® Digital Payments Platform™
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, credit unions must rise to meet growing member expectations alongside the competition from big tech and fintech challengers. With Payrailz, credit unions can deliver intelligent, seamless, real-time payments across a single...
$100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge Surpasses October Goal, Achieving Record-Breaking Fundraising for Food Insecurity
Nov 24, 2025 | Blog, Ending Hunger, Social Responsibility
October marked the return of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger’s annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge. Throughout the month, credit unions and campaign partners united with one shared goal: to raise $100,000 to help fight food insecurity. This year’s...














