Synergent Blog
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Oct 4, 2024
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...
Latest Articles
Accel Network to Allow Cannabis-Related Card Transactions
Sep 24, 2024
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
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
Sep 5, 2024
(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
Synergent’s mission is to ‘help credit unions succeed and improve the financial lives of their members.’ In our monthly Employee Spotlight series, we feature one of our dedicated staff members to help you get to know the people who are working as an extension of your...
Technology
Building Business Membership
Jun 28, 2024
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…
Banno Digital Banking Solutions
Jun 3, 2024
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
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...
Payments
Accel Network to Allow Cannabis-Related Card Transactions
Sep 24, 2024
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...
Building Business Membership
Jun 28, 2024
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…
A Partner Every Step of the Way
Dec 19, 2023
As credit unions, you have a lot on your plates. Financial technology is moving at a rapid pace, member expectations continue to grow, and day-to-day operations are vast. At Synergent, we are part of your team. Our focus is on helping you with operational solutions,...
Marketing
The Importance of Brand Awareness
Sep 5, 2024
(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...
The Power of Member Profiling: How Credit Unions Can Transform Marketing Strategies
Feb 7, 2024
(As seen on CUInsight) - Credit unions play a unique role in the financial ecosystem, offering members a local community-focused alternative to traditional banking. In an era dominated by data-driven decision-making, credit unions are increasingly able to harness the...
Plan Your 2024 Marketing Strategy
Jan 8, 2024
Are your plans in place for member communications for 2024? Whether you want a second set of eyes on the marketing plan you’ve prepared or need to get started on your marketing content plan for the year, kickoff 2024 with Synergent. Our Marketing Services team is...