Synergent's Fred Barber, Vice President of Solutions, was recently interviewed by Greg Michlig, CUInsight's President and CEO. He asked Barber three questions about evaluating and strengthening a credit union's core partnership. Barber discussed key trends in core...
Sarah Farwell
Case Study: Central Maine FCU Rebrand
Mar 10, 2026 | Awards, Blog, Marketing
It’s inevitable: As time passes, markets evolve, member expectations change, and even the strongest credit union brand can become dated. Holding onto an outdated identity can quietly hold an organization back, especially when it no longer reflects who they are today,...
Navigating a Core Conversion: How to Keep Member Experience at the Center
Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, Conversions and Migrations, Core Processing
(As Seen on CUInsight) - A core conversion is one of the most significant and complex initiatives a credit union can undertake. Changing your core processor is a decision that is not made lightly, and is typically made due to a variety of factors, such as to achieve...
2026 Board of Directors Election Results
Mar 3, 2026 | Company News, Leadership
The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Board Election. Up for appointment this year were the two seats representing “below the median asset size” credit unions—held by Jen Hogan, President/CEO at Community CU and...
From Insights to Impact: Data Strategies for Credit Unions and How a Core Partner Can Help
Feb 10, 2026 | Blog, Core Processing, Data Mining, Partners
(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...
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 Area Federal Credit Union Synergent® is proud to share that Capital Area Federal Credit Union has renewed its technology agreement, extending a...
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…














