Cooperative CUSO CU*Answers is excited to welcome Josh Hanger as its new Client Support and Operations Manager. Josh brings fifteen years of expertise in call center and customer service management. Recently, he led the Appliance Service Plan call center for Consumers Energy, ensuring 24/7 support for over 200,000 subscribers. Josh is committed to significantly improving…
CU*Answers Network Services recently announced that it has finished its testing and quality checking for Microsoft Windows 11 compatibility, and is ready to sell, support, and service all workstations on this version. “We have gotten into a good cadence running new operating systems through our quality control and testing processes as they come out every…
As telecommunications companies increase rates to encourage a transition away from “outdated technologies,” CU*Answers has decided to proactively sunset all legacy copper circuits by March 31, 2023. Several credit unions have already decided to terminate their MPLS data connections. Over the next several months, CU*Answers will continue working with clients to replace MPLS connections with…
CU*Answers recently announced that it has selected Cisco DUO for multifactor authentication (MFA). Cisco DUO was chosen for its security, user convenience, compatibility, and ease of deployment. “The current IT security climate demands that MFA be in place and the Cisco DUO product meets the need that is expected in the financial industry,” said Chris…
Network Services, a division of CU*Answers, is pleased to announce the launch of its new client-facing ticketing portal. ConnectWise, the ticketing service utilized by Network Services released an updated user interface with added features and security. After review, Network Services determined it was in the best interests of both external and internal users to migrate.…
Cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that as its Network Services Logistics team’s responsibilities have grown, it has rebranded as the Procurement and Fulfillment team. The new Procurement and Fulfillment (P&F) team is responsible for sourcing products and software (for internal and external projects), finding alternative solutions, and closely collaborating with project coordinators, network engineers, and…
AdvantageCIO, a division of CU*Answers, is pleased to announce it has acquired a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) to perform various assessments for cybersecurity. Andrew Hinson has passed the exam and achieved the certified status for ISACA’s CISA program. The CISA certification is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor…
CU*Answers Network Services is pleased to announce that it was named a finalist in the 2022 ScalePad Top Digital Maturity Index, which per ScalePad is a “dynamic score recalculated daily and objectively benchmarks your clients’ IT environments against key productivity and risk factors. Clients with a high score have a great technology experience, leading to…
CU*Answers Network Services is pleased to announce that it has fully certified Microsoft Windows 11 Professional for use with its CU*BASE GOLD application suite. “We are excited about staying ahead of the curve in supporting the latest operating system from Microsoft,” explains Matt Sawtell, VP of Managed Technology Services at CU*Answers. “It’s a cadence we’ve…
CU*Answers Network Services is pleased to announce that it has launched a new managed technology services revenue sharing program for Certified CU*BASE Distributors. Partners can select referral or co-delivery models and earn income based on technology products sold and services delivered to Complete Care managed network clients. Called the SILO program by CNS, the program…