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April 2, 2006
Credit Union 24 Offers Lexcel TestSystem to Simplify Network Certification
Credit Union 24®, one of the largest member-owned, full-service ATM and POS credit union networks in the nation, has named Lexcel Solutions, Inc.® as a trusted third-party provider for network certification and compliance testing applications. This agreement enables Credit Union 24 to continue offering Lexcel’s premier testing software in Credit Union 24 ’s ISO 8583 f ormat to all of its members and processors.
Lexcel® has defined PC-based testing automation for the world’s largest financial institutions, Credit Unions, global debit and credit networks, card associations, transaction processors and ATM / POS manufacturers for over two decades. Lexcel is uniquely positioned to support clients and vendors through payment industry evolution with superior architecture and a refined process for efficiently implementing industry mandates and new payment technologies.
Members and processors test with the utmost confidence using pre-certification scripts since Lexcel TestSystem® Network is certified with Credit Union 24’s processor, Fifth Third Processing Solutions. Lexcel TestSystem Network - CU24 ISO includes all Issuer and Acquirer messages supported by the Credit Union 24 Network, as well as pre-configured test scripts to promote the development of application code quickly and accurately, improving the QA process and reducing the amount of time necessary for certification and implementation. Lexcel’s intuitive Windows-based desktop software is ideal for Credit Union 24 members because it enables Development and Quality Assurance groups to test 24x7 or as required.
“Fifth Third currently utilizes Lexcel's end-to-end automated tools for our internal Development and QA testing. It is the system used in-house and throughout our company for Network, ATM and stress testing. On a global basis, Lexcel TestSystem Network - CU24 ISO is certified, preferred and recommended by Fifth Third.” Richard Peterson, Development Manager, Fifth Third Bank.
“Credit Union 24 is pleased to be able to recommend the Lexcel TestSystem® Network to our processing partners,” said Credit Union 24 President & CEO Jim Park. “Lexcel’s pre-certification testing solutions will ultimately ensure that our credit union cardholders continue to enjoy accurate and reliable transaction processing.”
“Lexcel is dedicated to expanding our long-standing relationship with Credit Union 24. We are proud to be selected as their going-forward technology testing solution provider, and are anticipating working with CU24's members and processors to ensure this conversion and future endeavors are successful ,” Carl Kubitz, President and CEO, Lexcel Solutions, Inc.
About Credit Union 24
Credit Union 24, in its 25th year of service to the credit union community, is a flexible, member-owned, full-service ATM and POS network with multiple processor links, hundreds of thousands of POS locations and more than 100,000 ATM terminals across the country. Credit Union 24’s CU HERE surcharge-free program is part of one of the largest surcharge-free ATM networks, offering approximately 12,000 no-fee ATMs. Headquartered in Tallahassee, Fla., the Credit Union 24 ® Network is a strong, growing and independent EFT cooperative, and is the largest credit union-owned POS network in the nation.
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