GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 18, 2014) -- AdvantageCIO, a leading virtual CIO outsourcing service of CU*Answers, Inc., today announced it has given away a free Technology Assessment engagement to San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union at CU*Answers’ 2014 Annual Leadership Conference, held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The on-sight engagement is a $3,500 value and will be completed by AdvantageCIO consultants within the next twelve months.
The Technology Assessment engagement is designed as a technology planning tool for credit union leadership to understand where their network is today, where it might need to be in the future to meet shifting regulatory requirements, and how to obtain additional value with existing equipment.
“The majority of corporate networks have grown organically over the years,” explains David Wordhouse, VP Network Technologies. “Unfortunately, this means equipment and configurations might not be optimally deployed. Our goal is to map out the infrastructure and identify a plan to address shortcomings, often with just some simple changes.”
“The Technology Assessment was born out of credit union leadership seeking a better understanding of what they already have,” explains Matt Sawtell, AVP of Managed Technology Services. “’How do I know my backups are working? Is my network secure? Is the network ready for merger opportunities? Can I survive a change in internal technical leadership? And how can I save money on my network?’ These were the questions we were being asked, and the questions the Assessment answers.”
About AdvantageCIO
AdvantageCIO was organized in 2011 as a virtual CIO service for the credit union industry. It specializes in outsourced, contact-based engagements to help optimize technology planning and effectiveness at credit unions. Services include Strategic Technology Planning and IT Alignment, Technology Assessment, IT Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning, Policy Development, Vulnerability Assessment, and IT Staff Planning and Coaching. For more information, visit www.advantagecio.com.
About CU*Answers, Inc.
CU*Answers offers expertise in implementing technical solutions to operational needs, and is a leader in helping credit unions form strategic alliances and partnerships. CU*Answers provides a wide variety of services for credit unions including its flagship CU*BASE® processing system (online and in-house) and Internet development services featuring It’s Me 247 online and mobile banking. Additional services include web development, network design and security, and image check processing. Founded 40+ years ago, CU*Answers is a 100% credit union-owned cooperative CUSO providing services to credit unions representing nearly 1.5 million members and $12.6 billion in credit union assets. For more information, visit www.cuanswers.com.