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

September Owner’s View Monthly Recap

September Owner’s View Monthly Recap

Check out recent programming changes in the September 2023 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… Read more »

Oct 2, 2023

Don’t Forget: CU*BASE Release 23.10 is Arriving Soon! Check out the Release Training Resources

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CU*BASE Release 23.10 Online and Site Four Release Date is October 8 Self-Processor Release Date is October 15 Documents 23.10 Release Summary 23.10 New and Updated Tool Summary 23.10 Database Changes Summary  Release Training Resources If you missed our recent training sessions for the 23.10 Release, a recording is now available – click here to… Read more »

Oct 3, 2023

HA Rollback Completed – Report Coming Soon

HA Rollback Completed – Report Coming Soon

Originally scheduled for September 17th through September 24th, the CU*Answers HA Rollover event was shortened as detailed in the alert posted earlier this week.  As such, the Rollover event is now complete, and the HA Rollback scheduled for this coming Sunday is no longer necessary.  CU*BASE core processing is once again operating from the production… Read more »

Sep 22, 2023

CU*BASE Release 23.10 is Arriving Soon!

CU*BASE Release 23.10 is Arriving Soon!

CU*BASE Release 23.10 Online and Site Four Release Date is October 8 Self-Processor Release Date is October 15 Documents 23.10 Release Summary 23.10 New and Updated Tool Summary 23.10 Database Changes Summary  Training Attend a release review webinar! Thursday, September 28 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET Thursday, October 5 @ 3:00 PM –… Read more »

Oct 3, 2023

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

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 2:00 AM ET on Sunday, September 17th.  Once completed, CU*BASE core-processing will be provided from systems at the HA data center for… Read more »

Sep 15, 2023

Don’t Forget: The Next HA Rollover is Coming September 17th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

Don’t Forget: The Next HA Rollover is Coming September 17th – 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, September 17th. The rollover is scheduled to begin at 2:00 AM ET on Sunday, September 17th with the rollback… Read more »

Aug 29, 2023

Meet the Newest Member of Our Family – Servicer Edition!

Do you work with CUSOs or other businesses that offer mortgage, commercial or consumer lending and need a comprehensive suite of account servicing tools? Register below for one of our webinars to get a high-level overview of the Servicer Edition platform and how it can benefit the business owners you serve! Tuesday, September 19th 3:00… Read more »

Aug 29, 2023