CU*BASE In-House Strategy

The solution for in-house processors of any size is our CU*BASE member processing system. CU*BASE provides a level of processing competency that surpasses the feature set and functionality of other “traditional” solutions on the market, and does so in a more cost-effective manner. Unlike many competitive solutions, CU*BASE is not a “subset” of our flagship product. As a result, all of our clients can take advantage of system enhancements as they are made for no additional charge.

The underlying foundation to provide this environment is the IBM i® server and its fully integrated DB2 database. With over 485,000 systems installed worldwide, the IBM i delivers industry-leading technology with unrivaled customer satisfaction and loyalty. This allows our clients to spend their time managing their credit union, not managing their servers and databases.

Ease of Use

CU*BASE incorporates a graphical Windows approach to facilitate ease of navigation, training of staff, and member service. By properly architecting and orchestrating the key components of presentation, business logic, data, and networked delivery, CU*Answers is able to provide a consistent user experience throughout our entire product suite.

Flexibility

No need for server farms with our solution! With its unique architecture, the IBM i can run Windows, Java, XML, Websphere, Unix and other applications on the same server, allowing new technology and functionality to be integrated without forcing new skill requirements on staffs. Accessing information when you need it, from wherever you need it has never been easier.

Scalability

Imagine a server farm of ONE! A single IBM i server runs a 3,000 member credit union, and a single server runs a CUSO with nearly 2 million members. Each server requires only a fraction of the total throughput available in the IBM i product line. This provides tremendous scalability for capacity to meet the growing needs of your credit union.

Reliability and Security

CU*BASE on the IBM i provides >99.9% uptime for your credit union. Moreover, an IMB i server has never been infected by a virus. Tiered security levels within the operating system and within CU*BASE ensure the highest level of confidentiality is maintained. CU*BASE also features Network Services, a virtual private network for secure, high-speed access to business partners and CU*Answers support and education resources.

Redundancy

In today’s marketplace, business continuity and disaster recovery are integral parts of every credit union’s Business Plan. Our in-house processors have the ability to deploy a tiered redundancy strategy, ranging from facility measures, to a fully integrated and automated data replication disaster recovery plan that surpasses other “traditional” solutions in the marketplace.

Choosing the right software partner and the right technology are critical success factors for survival in today’s on demand in-house marketplace. Your partners at CU*Answers can help you manage this business with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry.

Updated
November 18, 2016

Reminder: HA Rollback This Weekend

Reminder: HA Rollback This Weekend

This is a reminder of the high-availability rollback event that will be occurring this weekend.  The rollback process will begin Sunday, March 17th at 3:00 AM ET. During this time, there will be a period of approximately 60 to 90 minutes that will include an interruption to the following services: CU*BASE/GOLD, CU*Talk audio response and… Read more »

Mar 14, 2024

HA Rollover Event this Weekend – Updates to be Posted on CU*BASE Alerts Page

HA Rollover Event this Weekend – Updates to be Posted on CU*BASE Alerts Page

Don’t forget: this weekend, we will be testing our ability to redirect CU*BASE core-processing from our production data center to our high-availability (HA) data center.  The Rollover event is scheduled to begin at 1:00 AM ET on Sunday, March 10th.  Once completed, CU*BASE core-processing will be provided from systems at the HA data center for… Read more »

Mar 7, 2024

February Owner’s View Monthly Recap

February Owner’s View Monthly Recap

Check out recent programming changes in the February 2024 edition of the Owner’s View Monthly Recap! Open the Owner’s View Monthly Recap The Owner’s View Monthly Recap is designed to keep you informed of feature improvements, vendor enhancements, and other changes to CU*BASE and accompanying core-software products. Read previous editions of the Owner’s View Monthly Recap… Read more »

Mar 6, 2024

Reminder: The Next HA Rollover is Coming March 10th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

Reminder: The Next HA Rollover is Coming March 10th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

Twice each year, CU*Answers tests our ability to redirect CU*BASE core-processing from our production data center in Kentwood, MI to our high-availability (HA) data center in Yankton, SD.  The next HA rollover is scheduled for Sunday, March 10th. The rollover is scheduled to begin at 1:00 AM ET on Sunday, March 10th with the rollback… Read more »

Feb 27, 2024

Network Maintenance Project Scheduled for Sunday, March 10th

Network Maintenance Project Scheduled for Sunday, March 10th

As a reminder, CU*Answers will be performing our next CU*BASE high-availability (HA) rollover on Sunday, March 10th.   That same morning, teams will be rolling over online and mobile banking systems to servers at our secondary data center. These rollovers are in preparation for a maintenance project at our production data center that will include… Read more »

Feb 27, 2024

Reminder: The Next HA Rollover is Coming March 10th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

Reminder: The Next HA Rollover is Coming March 10th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

Twice each year, CU*Answers tests our ability to redirect CU*BASE core-processing from our production data center in Kentwood, MI to our high-availability (HA) data center in Yankton, SD.  The next HA rollover is scheduled for Sunday, March 10th. The rollover is scheduled to begin at 1:00 AM ET on Sunday, March 10th with the rollback… Read more »

Feb 27, 2024

Network Maintenance Project Scheduled for Sunday, March 10th

Network Maintenance Project Scheduled for Sunday, March 10th

As a reminder, CU*Answers will be performing our next CU*BASE high-availability (HA) rollover on Sunday, March 10th.   That same morning, teams will be rolling over online and mobile banking systems to servers at our secondary data center. These rollovers are in preparation for a maintenance project at our production data center that will include… Read more »

Feb 27, 2024

Don’t Forget! There’s Still Time to Join the 24.05 CU*BASE Release Beta Pool!

Don’t Forget! There’s Still Time to Join the 24.05 CU*BASE Release Beta Pool!

Earn a $3,000 CollabRebate for testing new CU*BASE tools and features coming with the 24.05 release! Learn more about enhancements coming in the May release, eligibility requirements for joining the beta pool, and what you will need to do to receive the CollabRebate reward. If you’re interested in joining the Beta Pool, there’s still time… Read more »

Feb 20, 2024

Reminder: The Next HA Rollover is Coming March 10th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

Reminder: The Next HA Rollover is Coming March 10th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

Twice each year, CU*Answers tests our ability to redirect CU*BASE core-processing from our production data center in Kentwood, MI to our high-availability (HA) data center in Yankton, SD.  The next HA rollover is scheduled for Sunday, March 10th. The rollover is scheduled to begin at 1:00 AM ET on Sunday, March 10th with the rollback… Read more »

Feb 21, 2024