Saturday, December 10, 2022

" SECU hasn’t updated its systems since 1983"... Exhibit 1

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😎 According to the SECU website this statement is not true..

Here's an excerpted list of a few technology changes which SECU proudly lists on its own website as occurring since 1983.

1983   ✅ The  CashPoints® ATMs become operational.

1990   ✅The credit union introduced ASK SECU Voice Response System for access to account information 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. 

1992   ✅ The credit union joined Interlink, an international point-of-sale network.

1993   ✅ ...over 400 ATMs.

1996   ✅ The credit union began the first phase of the Call Center.

1997   ✅ The Call Center expanded its services by providing loan services, account/service information, and by opening new accounts for existing members. 

1998    ✅ Visa® Check card was introduced to allow members the convenience of a card that works like a check.

1999    ✅ Introduced the credit union website - SECU Online at www.ncsecu.org. "Member Access" introduced to provide online access to accounts, products and services.  

2000    ✅ ...CashPoints® ATMs in all 100 North Carolina counties.

2003    ✅ Introduced SECU’s BillPay service.

2005    ✅ Enhanced SECU website and online services features to provide greater security and more member options.

2007    ✅ Upgraded ATM network with Voice Guidance technology for the visually impaired.  

2008    Implemented MARGO, a new teller and branch platform system to benefit  members and employees. Provides an enhanced level of service and security through the utilization of SECU’s Member Photo ID cards, and positions SECU for future technological growth. 

2008   ✅ Launched Mobile Access to allow members to connect to account information from web enabled cell phones and other mobile devices.  

2010    ✅ Began offering two new electronic services – Two-Way Text Messaging and Alerts. 

2011    ✅ Added EMV (chip) technology to SECU debit cards for increased transaction security.

2013    ✅ Expanded SECU Contact Centers to ten rural NC areas, aiding job creation in regions of the state experiencing high unemployment.

2016   Launched Mobile Payments service with Apple PayTM, Samsung PayTM and  Android PayTM options, as well as Visa® Checkout for SECU debit and credit     cardholders. 

2018   Enhanced the ASK SECU Voice Response System with speech recognition technology and intelligent card entry. 

2019   Launched the SECU Mobile App, providing a secure, convenient method    for members to view account information and conduct financial transactions using smartphones or mobile devices.

2020   ✅ Launched the much-anticipated Mobile Check Deposit feature of the SECU Mobile App.

😎 It should not be overlooked that many of the other advancements in products and services were only possible because SECU had a strong IT group and a firm grasp on its' technology structure - technological astuteness made those things happen!

"Why would the SECU Board approve such a TBJ quote to stand? Why did they do that?"