Optics Data

Premium Optics data sets are available to activate for projects to study non-transactional data that clues you in to the operational and relational aspects of your credit union. Turn on one or more of these available data sets to amplify your data projects with non-transactional data!

  • Online Banking Optics
  • Phone Optics
  • Card Activity Optics (coming soon)

Non-Transactional Data Analysis = A project using non-traditional data that fills in the gaps and adds context, color, or explanation to the typical system transaction and maintenance records.

Online Banking Optics

Brought to you by the CU*Answers Asterisk Intelligence team, Online Banking Optics offers access to otherwise unseen details of your member’s activity and usage of digital services within It’s Me 247 Online Banking (including applicable mobile options).

Use Online Banking Optics to analyze member engagement and habits with your digital services, understand online service penetration, and study member’s non-transactional needs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ONLINE BANKING OPTICS

Phone Optics

Brought to you by Xtend and the CU*Answers Asterisk Intelligence team, Phone Optics offers access to otherwise unavailable specifics of your call center staff’s activity within the Phone Operator tool. Actions taken to support a member are a window into the non-transactional needs and inquiries of the member, as well as the required efforts of your staff.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PHONE OPTICS

Card Activity Optics – COMING SOON!

Brought to you by the CU*Answers SettleMINT and Asterisk Intelligence teams, Card Activity Optics is a premium data set currently in development which will open up access to otherwise unseen details of card traffic that interacts with the CU*BASE system, including activity records which did not result in a posted transaction.

Card Activity Optics will help you analyze and act on insights from the traffic patterns for your ATM, debit, and credit card activity, including enhanced transactional details and merchant category data.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CARD ACTIVITY OPTICS

Updated
October 28, 2021

Learn About All of Our Latest Investments to Analytics Booth

Learn About All of Our Latest Investments to Analytics Booth

Don’t forget – the AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release was deployed for Analytics Booth subscribers on Sunday, June 16th. This release included exciting updates such as: New Trends Data Points Brand-New Ratios Feature Enhanced Alerts Capabilities And more! If you haven’t had a chance to dive into the full list of features included in the AB_24.06… Read more »

Jun 25, 2024

There’s Still Time to Register for the AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Post-Release Training!

There’s Still Time to Register for the AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Post-Release Training!

As a reminder, the AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release was deployed for Analytics Booth subscribers on Sunday, June 16th! This release includes exciting updates such as: New Trends Data Points Brand-New Ratios Feature Enhanced Alerts Capabilities And more! Want to dive into the full list of features included in the AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release and learn more… Read more »

Jun 19, 2024

Reminder: The AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release Arrives June 16th

Reminder: The AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release Arrives June 16th

The Asterisk Intelligence Team is excited to present the AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release, arriving to Analytics Booth subscribers on Sunday, June 16th!  This release features: New Trends Data Points Brand-New Ratios Feature Enhanced Alerts Capabilities And more! View the Release Summary Learn More About the Analytics Booth Release Join the Asterisk Intelligence Team for a… Read more »

Jun 12, 2024

New Configuration Now Available – Waiving NSF/ANR Fees for ACH ‘Retry’ Items

New Configuration Now Available – Waiving NSF/ANR Fees for ACH ‘Retry’ Items

As of Monday, June 10th, we have deployed a new configuration which allows your credit union to waive NSF/ANR Fees for ACH ‘retry’ items. This includes a configuration flag that your credit union can set, should your credit union wish to waive these fees. For more information on this configuration, click here to view our… Read more »

Jun 11, 2024

Take Advantage of a FREE Query: Reverse Look-Ups for Unique Member ID

Take Advantage of a FREE Query: Reverse Look-Ups for Unique Member ID

On May 21st, a project was implemented for a new cross-reference table which generates a Unique Membership Identifier (UMI) and stores this value in a database file. The cross-reference ID is generated based on account number and allows for ease of use for special reporting (query), as well as custom programs/third parties. For more details… Read more »

Jun 6, 2024

The AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release Arrives June 16th

The AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release Arrives June 16th

The Asterisk Intelligence Team is excited to present the AB_24.06 Analytics Booth Release, arriving to Analytics Booth subscribers on Sunday, June 16th!  This release features: New Trends Data Points Brand-New Ratios Feature Enhanced Alerts Capabilities And more! View the Release Summary Learn More About the Analytics Booth Release Join the Asterisk Intelligence Team for a… Read more »

May 28, 2024

Asterisk Intelligence Presents: Custom Queries and Training Opportunities

Asterisk Intelligence Presents: Custom Queries and Training Opportunities

Did you know?  The Asterisk Intelligence team can help build a query for custom reports or data mining insights for your credit union!  These query results will be provided as a database file in your QUERYxx CU*BASE library.  Training is also available upon request, so that you can run the query on your own in… Read more »

Apr 4, 2024

Increase Membership Growth with Referral Program Incentives!

Increase Membership Growth with Referral Program Incentives!

Are you looking to boost your membership growth?  An incentivized referral program is a great way to foster word-of-mouth growth using your most valuable resource: your members! Asterisk Intelligence can help you take full advantage of CU*BASE Report Builder, Direct Posting, and Unique Data Management tools, to simplify and streamline your process.  From tracking incoming… Read more »

Mar 18, 2024

Join a Conversation on Data – March 7!

Join a Conversation on Data – March 7!

Join a Conversation on Data with your credit union peers, hosted by CU*Answers’ Asterisk Intelligence.  Meetings are held via Zoom in the style of open forum discussion or presentation.  Please come prepared with a question or suggestion for the group on the topic of Sharing with Your Peers – Your Recent Data Projects or Approaches. … Read more »

Mar 6, 2024

Join a Conversation on Data – March 7!

Join a Conversation on Data – March 7!

Join a Conversation on Data with your credit union peers, hosted by CU*Answers’ Asterisk Intelligence.  Meetings are held via Zoom in the style of open forum discussion or presentation.  Please come prepared with a question or suggestion for the group on the topic of Sharing with Your Peers – Your Recent Data Projects or Approaches. … Read more »

Feb 28, 2024