Recent advancements in image technology have made it possible for credit unions to enjoy faster, higher quality, item processing and research methods. "Image Connect," RMCCU's new on-line image retrieval system helps member credit unions pass these advantages along to their members. This innovative product offers member credit unions instantaneous access to previously captured images of their members' cleared share drafts through a secure Internet connection. The benefits for member credit unions received from this new product entail:

• The potential to offer their own members options such as on-line image retrieval.
  
• Improve internal operations for research, signature verification, pay/no pay decision making, suspect account tracking and large dollar review.
  
• Resolve customer's transaction questions regarding statements or photocopies on the spot with a decrease in the overall turnaround time for requests.
  
• Generate fee income opportunities and competitive differentiation.
  
• Retrieve images around the clock as the Internet is not limited to RMCCU's hours of operation.
  
• Place user defined inquiries based on various search criteria that may include the account number, check number, transmission date, dollar amount, sequence or tracer number.
  

• Internet connection.
  
• Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or NT
  
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 supporting Java Script.