CUSO and consultant team up to help credit unions reduce costs and better manage contracts FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 16, 2023 – Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Symitar core processing system from Jack Henry™ to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today announced a partnership with FI MarketScan Advisors, Inc, an…
By Sarah Gibbs, Senior Manager, Human Resources Employee recognition is an important part of workplace culture. Recognition is one of the many ways that that companies can convey to employees that they are valued and their contributions to the success of the company have not gone unnoticed. In 2017 MDT announced several recognition awards.…
By Jennifer Lee, Vice President, Software & Data Services As I reflect on March 2023, the 37th women’s history month, there’s a word that keeps showing up. A word that when spoken gives off a unique form of energy: connection. As Maggie Wooll from BetterUp explains, “Human connection is a deep bond that’s…
By Claire Stenger, Client Relationship Manager The credit union mission has always been about people helping people within the communities they serve. Providing great service starts with employees who are committed to credit union principles and growth. This is what inspired the Carolinas Credit Union League, as well as other leagues around the country,…
By Larry Nichols, President and CEO Greetings, all! Spring has sprung! Flowers are blooming, the days are longer and the winter blues have finally melted away. I, for one, am very excited to put my winter coat up. We’re thrilled to have another successful CEO Forum in the books! We had 25 attendees, including…
By April Schultz and Christina Yates, Women in Leadership Community Spring is a time of renewal and often a time when we declutter our homes. It’s just as important that we take the time to detox our minds. Mental spring cleaning gives you a chance to do a mental check-in, purge what is no…
By Mary Teachout, Data Analyst, and Reed Block, Data Analyst MDT has exciting new options to offer when it comes to ARCU add-on products! In addition to Third-Party Loan Integration, make the most of your data with features including an additional environment for testing or backups, connections to other data sources such as Synapsys,…
By Claudette Hart, Product Manager, and Waheeda Brandon, Product Manager MDT’s Product Management office works to continually bring you both new and updated product and service solutions to enhance your business, and we diligently communicate our ongoing plans and progress so you can plan accordingly. We analyze, prioritize, validate, and deliver new product offerings…
Data protection, employee development, and creating greater efficiencies are hot topics for today’s aspiring AP team. Accounts Payable (AP) teams are tasked with more every day. Protecting against fraud, attracting and retaining quality employees, and fostering vendor relationships are critical to the modern credit union. Consider these findings from the recent Member Driven Technologies (MDT)…
Happy International Women’s Day! During Women’s History Month, MDT’s Social Justice Committee and Women in Leadership Community share ways to celebrate the women, past and present, shaping history. What was once a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, The Education Task Force of Sonoma County planned and celebrated “Women’s History Week” in 1978. Corresponding with…
The Rise of Third-Party Vendor Partnerships By Emily Deveau, Project Manager Has your credit union considered integrating with a third-party vendor? If so, you are certainly not alone; credit union partnerships with third-party vendors are on the rise. Whether the vendor you choose has worked with MDT before or not, MDT has a process…
Winter 2023 Corner Office Update By Larry Nichols, President and CEO Greetings, all! Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a lovely holiday season, whether it was spent eating beautifully decorated cookies, watching your favorite holiday movie, or spending time with loved ones. Congrats on making it out of budgeting season no worse for wear.…
Winter 2023 Product Updates Explore MDT’s Growing Suite of Products and Services By Claudette Hart, Product Manager, and Waheeda Brandon, Product Manager MDT’s Product Management Office works to continually bring you both new and updated product and service solutions to enhance your business, and we diligently communicate our ongoing plans and progress so you…
The Perfect Recipe for Your Data By Mary Teachout, Data Analyst The holidays are known for many things. Snow is falling (at least in Michigan), mugs are full of hot cocoa or holiday-flavored coffee, and the kitchen smells of freshly baked holiday cookies. What could be better than a perfectly decorated cookie? A perfectly…
Women in the Workplace: Statistical Imbalances That Must Be Acknowledged By: Brandi Rardon, Senior Manager, Application Support, and Carla Bettens, Vice President, Marketing and Communications MDT’s Women in Leadership Community focuses on investing in each other and themselves while promoting the advancement of all women in the workplace. It is important to have women…
Six Tips for Preventing Computer Eye Strain By Leona Reese, Implementations Analyst Digital eye strain is felt by 59% of individuals who use computers or other digital devices according to The Vision Council. Signs of eye strain include blurry vision, dry eyes, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain. Here are six tips to reduce…
Hello, my name is Rebecca Medalle, and I will be your new Applications Support Administrator. You probably know me by the various release and maintenance tickets I open from time to time. During my 13+ years at MDT, I have held many different positions in various departments. However, coordinating the Symitar Releases, Service Packs, annual…
Since 2016 MDT has supported Operation Good Cheer, a Christmas gift-giving program touching the lives of foster children across Michigan. MDT Employees purchase and wrap gifts fulfilling the wish lists of 10 children. Our team also joined the Ground Crew Volunteers to unload and sort gifts preparing for the Spirit of Good Cheer volunteer pilots…
Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Symitar core processing system from Jack Henry™ to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today shared commentary on the financial services landscape this year as well as predictions for what’s to come in 2023. More focus will be placed on ROI drivers. As an…
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 19, 2022 – Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Symitar® core processing system to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today announced that it has been named a 2022 Cool Place to Work in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business. MDT ranked no. 15 among the medium-sized companies…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 19, 2022 — AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVDX), a leading provider of accounts payable (AP) automation software and payment solutions for middle market businesses and their suppliers, today announced a partnership with Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a credit union service organization. MDT hosts the Episys® core platform from Symitar® to provide a private cloud alternative…
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Nearly 150 credit union employees gathered to attend educational and training sessions, connect with tech partners and peers FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 14, 2022 – Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Episys® core processing system from Symitar® to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, recently hosted MDT Connect 2022, an annual event that provides…
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After a comprehensive due diligence process which included receiving feedback from many peer credit unions, Warren, Mich.-based USMFCU decided to partner with MDT for a more robust, modern core platform. Since going live, the credit union has been able to boost efficiencies, spending less time on tedious hardware and software maintenance and more time forming…
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Candidates for the award are evaluated based on thought leadership and critical thinking; innovation in organization design; value created through the use of collaboration; implementation and execution; and results, outcomes and performance. MDT was founded in 2003 by seven credit unions seeking a more efficient, cost effective solution for data processing. Today, MDT has partnered…
Learn More The CEO Forum provides a unique opportunity for credit union CEOs to meet with MDT and Symitar executives, discussing and collaborating on high-level industry trends, business challenges and member service strategies. This year, approximately 20 CEOs attended. Thomas Gosling, CEO and president of Bellco Credit Union, has attended the CEO Forum three times. He said,…
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