This October is the 20th year commemorating Cybersecurity Awareness Month. "Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work...
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Accel Network to Allow Cannabis-Related Card Transactions
Sep 24, 2024 | Blog, Debit Cards, Payments
Synergent is pleased to announce that our partner, the Accel Network, is the first and currently only U.S. debit network that will allow cannabis merchants to accept payments for the purchase of cannabis and cannabis products in states where it is legal. A beta...
Synergent to Again Support $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
Sep 10, 2024 | Blog, Ending Hunger, Social Responsibility
Synergent looks forward to again sponsoring the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger $100,000 Challenge as part of our signature social responsibility initiative. Launching on October 1, this will be the fifth year of this month-long fundraiser to benefit...
The Importance of Brand Awareness
(As Seen on CUInsight) - Getting noticed is not always easy. But in the competitive landscape of banking services, having people know your credit union’s name is rarely enough. People need to know who you are, why you are before they’ll truly trust you with their...
Employee Spotlight: Larry Brady, Systems Support Specialist
Aug 12, 2024 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
Larry Brady, Systems Support Specialist at Synergent, has a passion for solving challenging problems. From working with credit unions to install software and assisting with conversions and mergers, to on-site visits and training, he plays a pivotal role in helping others succeed.
Amp Up Engagement with Work-Life Harmony!
Jul 26, 2024 | Blog, Synergent Updates
(As seen on CUInsight) - The concept of work-life balance has been talked about for years and received renewed focus in the wake of the pandemic. But if you ask me, we’re getting it wrong. Balance itself is an either/or proposition, and promoting the notion of...
Building Business Membership
Jun 28, 2024 | Blog, Education, Payments, Technology
Local small- to medium-sized businesses are an untapped member segment for countless credit unions. As the gap in technology between credit unions and banks has begun to evaporate…
Employee Spotlight: Carrie Shamos, Learning and Development Specialist
Jun 24, 2024 | Blog, Employee Spotlight, Synergent Updates
Carrie Shamos, Learning & Development Specialist at Synergent, has a passion for helping others succeed. Providing both professional and personal development programs and opportunities to departments across the organization is essential to maximizing credit union efficiency and meeting member needs.
Synergent Connect: Early Bird Registration Ends June 28!
Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, Conference/Workshop, Marketing, Payments, Security, Technology
We are counting down the days to this year’s Synergent Connect Conference! On August 26 and 27—just over two months away—we will be gathered here in our home state of Maine at the Westin Portland Harborview. “Each year, the Synergent team looks forward to connecting...
Employee Spotlight: Mike Brackett, Digital Pre-Press/Production Assistant
Jun 3, 2024 | Blog, Employee Spotlight, Synergent Updates
Mike Brackett, Synergent’s Digital Pre-Press/Production Assistant, has been integral to the Marketing team’s operation and success for just over two decades. His responsibilities vary a bit throughout each month, but his primary focus is ensuring that printing and delivery services for the many credit unions Synergent serves—as well as Synergent itself—run smoothly.
Banno Digital Banking Solutions
Jun 3, 2024 | Blog, Digital Banking
We are pleased to share three updated Banno solutions that now are available. Banno Business is a digital banking interface designed for small-to-medium-sized businesses, though it can be scaled for businesses of all sizes. Banno Spanish is a feature that gives credit...
Banno Digital Banking Solutions for Credit Unions
Jun 3, 2024 | Blog, Digital Banking, Technology
We are pleased to share three updated Banno solutions that are now available. Banno Business is a digital banking interface designed for small-to-medium-sized businesses, though it can be scaled for businesses of all sizes. Banno Spanish is a feature that gives credit...













