Category: Developer’s Help Desk

Meet the Developer’s Help Desk Team!

The Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) represents a new and exciting vision for how client software development projects are handled at CU*Answers!  DHD is uniquely targeted to facilitate the process by which clients design, build and manage custom projects in a new, innovative way.

Whether you’re looking to order an “off the shelf” project or would like to go down a whole new road and work with an outside vendor to build a customized solution, the DHD team is here to assist.

The DHD team is ready to work closely with you to make your vision a reality!  Visit the Developer’s Help Desk website to meet the team and learn more!


An Introduction to the Developer’s Help Desk, Part Two

Have a great idea for custom software for your organization?  Turn to the Developer’s Help Desk to build it!  Whether you are looking to create something on your own or want to collaborate on your project, the DHD is a great resource for making your idea a reality!

Get to know the Developer’s Help Desk team and learn what they are all about – follow the link below to view the second in an introductory video series!

View the Video

For more information, visit the Developer’s Help Desk website.


An Introduction to the Developer’s Help Desk, Part One

Have a great idea for custom software for your organization?  Turn to the Developer’s Help Desk to build it!  Whether you are looking to create something on your own or want to collaborate on your project, the DHD is a great resource for making your idea a reality!

Get to know the Developer’s Help Desk team and learn what they are all about – follow the link below to view the first in an introductory video series!

View the Video

For more information, visit the Developer’s Help Desk website.


CU*Answers releases DHD 2nd quarter project volumes

CU*Answers announced its Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) volumes remains high as per the number of custom requests being submitted and projects being completed.

For the second fiscal quarter of 2020, 67 custom projects were fully completed, which represented over 2,500 programming hours. Additionally, 134 custom project requests were submitted for the period, and increased the total custom requests received to over 300 for the fiscal year. These custom requests were submitted by 84 different CU*BASE processing clients.

Scott Page, DHD business manager, said the DHD is inherently designed to provide a DIY opportunity for how clients coordinate software development projects with CU*Answers. Clients are openly encouraged to facilitate the process to design, build, and manage custom projects, and only contract CU*Answers for professional project related services as desired.

To learn more about the Developer’s Help Desk, visit them at their website.


Developer’s Help Desk e-Alert: Check Out Our Latest Project!

The Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) team is regularly incorporating new third party vendor integrations to CU*BASE.  To help keep our clients updated, we are delivering this e-alert to announce a recent vendor integration, which can now be ordered through our online store.

  • Augeo (Statement Print Rewards) – Augeo provides comprehensive rewards offerings to support the member loyalty programs of financial institutions.  CU*Answers now offers a product which facilitates the printing of Augeo rewards on CU*BASE member statements.

If you would like additional information, or have questions regarding this integration, please contact the DHD team by clicking here.


Developer’s Help Desk e-Alert: Check Out Our Latest Project!

The Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) team is regularly incorporating new third party vendor integrations to CU*BASE.  To help keep our clients updated, we are delivering this e-alert to announce a recent vendor integration, which can now be ordered through our online store.

  • Augeo (Statement Print Rewards) – Augeo provides comprehensive rewards offerings to support the member loyalty programs of financial institutions.  CU*Answers now offers a product which facilitates the printing of Augeo rewards on CU*BASE member statements.

If you would like additional information, or have questions regarding this integration, please contact the DHD team by clicking here.


Developer’s Help Desk e-Alert: Check Out Our Latest Project!

The Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) team is regularly incorporating new third party vendor integrations to CU*BASE.  To help keep our clients updated, we are delivering this e-alert to announce the latest vendor integration, which can now be ordered through our online store.

  • Van Wagenen Financial Services – Van Wagenen Financial Services offers CPI as well as a variety of insurance products and services to clients.  CU*Answers has developed a file extract process for uploading various CU*A loan data.

If you would like additional information, or have questions regarding this integration, please contact the DHD team by clicking here.


CU*Answers DHD offers custom project planning video

CU*Answers announced its Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) has recently added its newest video to the DHD website for building custom software with CU*Answers.

Scott Page, business manager for the Developer’s Help Desk, said the DHD offers a creative new way for clients to design, build and manage custom development software solutions with CU*Answers. An important tool for helping introduce clients to the DHD initiative is a video series helping describe many of the unique services, techniques and considerations when considering a project initiative.

Page said this newest video is targeted to clients considering a custom project initiative, and various issues the DHD team has seen as clients initiate a custom process. This video focuses on three primary considerations:

  1. Clients engaging the DHD too late during their decision process
    1. Signing with a 3rd party prior to discussing with CU*Answers
    2. Unrealistic expectations as to what a 3rd party integration process may entail
    3. Will it still meet your intended goals?
  2. Understanding what member data is being requested by your 3rd party
    1. Don’t assume the vendor is requesting only the data you believe is necessary… you may be very surprised!
    2. Performing 3rd party due diligence, a critical component
    3. Having a vendor exit strategy in case things don’t work out
  3. Project cost and timing considerations
    1. Designing and building a custom project – what does it really mean?
    2. Pricing considerations, development layers, project roll-out timing

Developer’s Help Desk e-Alert: Check Out Our Latest Project!

The Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) team is regularly incorporating new third party vendor integrations to CU*BASE.  To help keep our clients updated, we are delivering this e-alert to announce the latest vendor integration, which can now be ordered through our online store.

  • American National Insurance (ANICO) – ANICO provides a broad line of insurance and financial products through an agent network across 50 states.  These products include life insurance, annuities, health insurance and more.  CU*Answers has developed a daily data file extract process to be delivered to ANICO.

If you would like additional information, or have questions regarding this integration, please contact the DHD team by clicking here.


CU*Answers provides 1st quarter project volumes for Developer’s Help Desk

CU*Answers announced that custom requests being submitted and projects being completed by its Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) continue to grow. During the first fiscal quarter of 2020, 88 custom projects were fully completed, which represented nearly 4,300 programming hours. 160 custom project requests were submitted, which represented an increase of 9% from the previous quarter. These custom requests were submitted by 88 different CU*BASE processing clients.

Scott Page, DHD business manager, said the DHD is all about providing a unique opportunity for clients and vendors to consider when exploring a new custom software opportunity. A big part of this initiative is to encourage clients to be the project designer, and contract with CU*Answers professional services for only those services needed as per the total project scope.

To learn more about the Developer’s Help Desk, visit them at their website.


Developer’s Help Desk e-Alert: Check Out Our Latest Projects!

The Developer’s Help Desk (DHD) team is regularly incorporating new third party vendor integrations to CU*BASE.  To help keep our clients updated, we are delivering this e-alert to announce two new vendor integrations that have recently been completed, and may be ordered through our online store.

  • Velocity (ILS) – Velocity ILS (Intelligent Limit System) is an overdraft management and reporting system for managing overdraft services as a line of business, while also meeting regulatory/compliance expectations.  CU*Answers has developed a daily file exchange process for various member account/overdraft information.
  • Marquis – Marquis provides marketing and compliance software as well as expertise for clients to assemble, analyze and act on their data – including a better understanding of member relationships and potential opportunities.  CU*Answers has developed a daily file extract to be delivered to Marquis.

If you would like additional information, or have questions regarding these integrations, please contact the DHD team by clicking here.


Developer’s Help Desk Reflections: Q4 Newsletter

As we wrap up 2019, Developer’s Help Desk would like to introduce two key leaders per our custom development processes.  Read the Developer’s Help Desk Q4 Newsletter to hear more on the following topics:

  • Lorie Morse, AVP of Integrated Technologies, discusses the steps involved in receiving custom requests and how these are presented to the DHD Project Team, including the bid process and final approval.
  • Kim Claflin, Manager of Custom Services Development, explains her duties in gathering requirements from credit unions and vendors to determine the scope of a project, as well as communicating project statuses and overseeing data.

During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2019, the DHD team received 147 custom project requests and completed 94 custom projects, which represented 3,075 programming hours.  These statistics and more can be viewed within the Q4 Newsletter!