West Michigan-based cooperative CUSO CU*Answers has updated its Mid-Year Business Continuity Plan. The core data processor continues to invest in high availability and recovery strategies to ensure that the products and services its credit unions count on are there when they need them. Implementing those strategies and responding when uncertainty happens requires a well-designed and thoroughly tested plan.

The updated plan is available to credit union partners upon request. CU*Answers encourages partner credit unions to review the plan and to ask questions they may have about it and about the planning process.

Just as important as reviewing the plan is having a well-developed and tested recovery plan for your credit union. A solid plan helps to prepare you to continue serving your members, even when disruptive events occur.

Credit unions can put the experience of the CU*Answers Business Continuity Team to use in helping meet business and compliance goals and in preparing for the next IT audit and examination. To learn more, credit unions should contact a certified continuity expert. For more information, visit the team on the web.