SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Independent Bankers (WIB), a provider of education, endorsed products and services, and peer networking opportunities for independent bankers, recently endorsed HEIT’s technology management services. HEIT is a national provider of Managed Security, IT Outsourcing and Cloud Services.
HEIT is recognized as an industry forerunner in enabling community banks to move IT assets to the secure banking cloud while allowing institutions flexibility and ease of management through co- or fully managed delivery models. Today, the company serves the technology needs of more than 400 financial institutions nationwide.
With Managed Security, IT Outsourcing and Disaster Recovery services from HEIT, WIB member banks can access HEIT’s bench of industry and compliance expertise, reduce cost and leverage the cloud to enable better IT management. Plus, for WIB member banks, HEIT will provide banks with preferred pricing benefits. The endorsement agreement covers the Western states footprint of WIB including: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Pacific U.S. Territories.
“We are pleased to partner with HEIT,” said Nancy Sheppard, president and CEO of WIB. “By leveraging the power of HEIT’s Managed Technology and Cloud Services, our community banks can reduce the burden of technology management and gain access to a deeper pool of expertise than previously possible.”
WIB Endorsed Program partners are required to provide high-quality, value-added products and services that enhance a bank’s competitive advantage and/or provide significant efficiencies. The endorsement process is governed by FFIEC risk-based guidelines and is driven by an advisory committee of community bankers.
Joe Carnevali, SVP at Heritage Oaks Bank and member of WIB Service Corporation Advisory Committee, said, “Heritage Oaks Bank has been working with HEIT for more than 5 years for our Managed Security and technology needs. Their vast resources of qualified engineers have been a wonderful benefit to Heritage Oaks Bank as HEIT continues to fill our technical void. Whether we need a project review of work performed or a complete project outsourced, HEIT has provided us the resources and planning necessary to get the job done allowing us to focus on our business of banking.”
“HEIT is forging the way in a new approach to IT delivery and management,” said Dan Holt, HEIT chief executive officer. “The cloud provides banks with real, viable options to better and more cost-effectively manage the IT environment, while freeing time and resources to focus on strategic initiatives that can provide the institution with a competitive edge. The HEIT team of technology and financial industry experts enables banks to leverage these technologies with the assurance that the industry’s intricate compliance and security considerations are wrapped into every solution, process and service that we deliver. This provides peace of mind that no other technology provider can offer.”
“It’s a pleasure working with such professionalism and technical savvy as HEIT has demonstrated over the years, and WIB will be able to extend great benefits to its member banks through the endorsement of this proven partner,” said Carnevali. “I consider HEIT not just a vendor, but a strategic partner.”
About HEIT
HEIT provides cloud-delivered technology performance, compliance and security managed services to help financial institutions improve profitability and efficiency, reduce risk, and mitigate security threats in the face of market contraction, margin compression and increasingly complex regulatory environments. The company’s PCS-4 Platform delivers flexible, affordable service levels – that means HEIT handles technology management so financial institutions can focus on core business initiatives. Learn more about HEIT at www.goheit.com.
About WIB
WIB is a trade association that informs and educates community banks and connects them with the resources and services they need to reach their goals. WIB has been committed to the independent banking industry since 1937, offering quality education, professional networking, and products and service information for community bankers in the West. Its subsidiary, WIB Service Corporation, provides high-quality, value-added services and products which enhance the competitive advantage of WIB member banks. Western Independent Bankers and WIB Service Corporation serve Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and the U.S. Territories.