STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

News from CUNA & Affiliates' strategic alliances: Strahl Systems, King of Prussia, Pa., has released a new version of its Web-based PLANet, a business continuity planning tool for credit unions. PLANet 2.0, now with a business impact analysis and a testing module, enables users to meet regulatory requirements.

PLANet allows credit unions with limited resources to build and maintain compliant business continuity plans. PLANet 2.0 includes 10 new recovery scripts, three new recovery roles, 33 new reports, and security access settings to manage multiple users.

John M. Floyd & Associates (JMFA), Baytown, Texas, adds these performance-enhancing services:

* Process improvement. Proven techniques for effective work-flow analysis and design to increase productivity without sacrificing service. These include operational enhancements for consolidation and mergers; improved technology use; "best practices" implementation; improved systems and procedures; enhanced product design; and outsourcing alternatives.

* JMFA Account Acquisition(SM). A program designed to increase key account penetration, leveraging members' "share of wallet" and improving cross-selling opportunities.

* Noninterest income enhancement. JMFA will review systems, create new products, and implement the right design for enhancing a credit union's income.

Since 2003, JMFA has marketed its automated overdraft program jointly with CUNA. In conjunction with overdraft privilege and its expanded consulting services, a sales and service module is available.

One more month. That's how long you have to save on Budget 2005 promotions featuring equipment and services from strategic alliance providers:

* Save up to $2,500 on the Diebold Express Delivery XT System.

* Save $1,676 on Canon's new imageRunner 3570 digital multifunction copier.

* Save $1,000 on De La Rue's self-service coin deposit system.

* Receive a $500 trade-in allowance on the Diebold Accutrack digital recorder.

The Budget 2005 promotion ends March 31.

CUNA & Affiliates' promotional products program features 15% off all orders of $500 or more through April 29, 2005. The offer is good on any of the more than 90 products featured in the products catalog. Credit unions can customize products with their logos and/or customized copy.

For more information, visit alliances.cuna.org. To have a CUNA strategic alliance representative contact you, call 800-356-8010, and press 3.

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