Credit Union 1 migrates core to Jack Henry’s Symitar platform

  • Deployment of Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Platform:
    • Credit Union 1 (CU1), the second-largest in Alaska, USA, has implemented Jack Henry’s Symitar core platform.
  • Open Banking Infrastructure Decision:
    • CU1 chose Jack Henry due to its open banking infrastructure, viewing it as superior to the previous provider with integration limitations.
  • Transition Benefits After a Year:
    • Jack Henry asserts that CU1, post-transition, has improved disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational efficiencies.
  • Integration of Key Marketplace Differentiators:
    • CU1 linked interactive teller machines to the core, enhancing teller efficiency and providing members with more self-service options.
  • Impressed Partnership for Long-Term Goals:
    • CU1’s CEO, Mark Burgess, is impressed with Jack Henry’s R&D, expressing confidence in achieving long-term growth and scalability goals.
  • Jack Henry’s Market Presence:
    • Jack Henry claims a nearly 50% market share among credit unions with over $1 billion in assets and boasts an ecosystem with over 950 fintechs.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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