Extended Reality (XR) for Credit Unions: Bridging the Digital Gap
Introduction to Extended Reality (XR): The Next Digital Frontier Extended Reality (XR) – encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) – is setting the stage for the next digital revolution. The recent launch of Apple Vision Pro and the latest Meta conference have propelled XR into the limelight, marking it as […]
VR Training: Explore the Future of Learning
Virtual Reality Has Arrived. For Real. Virtual reality (VR) has the potential to change so much of what we do and how we do it. There is no longer any doubt that VR will realize this potential. One look at the market projections and trends makes this clear: VR is a USD 32.1 billion dollar […]
First Impressions of the Meta Quest 3: A Game-Changer in the XR World and Its Impact on Financial Services
The XR landscape has seen tremendous evolution, and the recent release of the Meta Quest 3 only further solidifies the industry’s commitment to progress. As someone who has experienced the Quest 2, I eagerly anticipated the Quest 3. Here’s a deep dive into my journey with the device and its potential ramifications for the financial […]
How to Attract Younger Credit Union Members with your Mobile Banking App
Introduction In an era where the average credit union member’s age hovers around 53, the challenge of adapting to the ever-evolving digital landscape to engage younger generations is more pressing than ever. With Gen Z and Millennials making up over 50% of the U.S. population, credit unions find themselves at a crossroads. How do they […]
AEQ’s Deep Dive into the CUNA O&ME Council 2023
In the last few months, Aequilibrium has sponsored the Credit Union Technology Forum conference in Halifax, and the World Credit Union in Vancouver. Last month we joined CUNA as Associate Business Members, and sponsored the CUNA OME Conference in Denver, part of our continuous commitment to the credit union movement. Fresh from the enlightening experience at the CUNA OME Conference, […]
3 Features that Every Mobile Banking App Needs in 2023
In an era where smartphones have become an extension of ourselves, users are looking to optimize every part of their life. This remarkable shift to digitization has left businesses struggling to keep up. One industry, however, has shown exceptional adaptation to the ever-changing needs of their consumer: the banking and credit union industry. Research suggests […]
3 Key Takeaways for Credit Unions at CUTF 2023, Halifax
The Credit Union Technology Forum (CUTF) took place June 5 – 8 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, co-hosted by four of the most well-known credit unions in North America: Celero, Central 1, League Data and the Prairie Payments Joint Venture. The Aequilibrium team was fortunate to sponsor the event and attend as exhibitors, showcasing our strengths […]
The Digits on Digital Banking
“The times they are a changin’,” a wise poet once said. For the Credit Union cooperative, the world of digital strategy and member experience looks a little different than it did just six months back. Amidst video banking, loan-deferral programs, drive-through branches, and CERB, your Credit Union minds have been bubbling (more active than a […]
Design Thinking in the New Normal
Over the past few months, the world has definitely shifted to a new normal, and that has implications for employees, companies, and brands as well as the public at large. So, as the landscape is shifting beneath our feet, it is an excellent opportunity to employ the talents and skills of Design Thinking to allow […]
Get Experience Right and You’re Halfway to a Remarkable One
Credit unions pride themselves on offering a great in-branch experience to all their members. But with the pandemic and social distancing rules, the in-branch experience can be compromised. Especially when we think of the elderly. Personally, I’ve seen instances where an elderly person has joined a line-up to get into a smaller branch and, thanks […]
