http://www.q2software.com Exponentially Better! http://q2ebanking.com/default.aspx?v=02ff0104-b79e-4c2e-9d42-232d198aa8c5 <h4>Q2 Software&rsquo;s solutions provides a competitive edge for community banks</h4>
<p>Q2 Software, Inc., a progressive financial services technology company for community financial institutions, today announced that Private Bank of the Peninsula, in Palo Alto, CA with $271 million in assets is adding Positive Pay and Personal Financial Management to their integrated Q2 electronic banking platform.</p>
<p>Gina Stephens, Senior Vice President and Senior Bank Operations Manager for Private Bank of the Peninsula said, &ldquo;functionally and set up lead us to initially choose Q2&rsquo;s online and voice banking software. Adding Positive Pay and Personal Financial Management brings us up to speed with the competition for personal banking and commercial banking. We offered cash management but we were not on par from a technology standpoint and appeared to be saying we were something we were not, Q2 helped us get to that last step.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Stephens went on to say, &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t have the resources to develop a full suite of products; Q2 enables us to compete without blowing our budget to offer state of the art technology. In Silicon Valley you need a modern technology platform to adapt quickly to changes in our market.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;We see clear demand from consumers and financial institutions for more functionality from the banks&mdash;more insights, more personalization, more value,&rdquo; said Hank Seale, CEO of Q2 Software. &ldquo;We have combined market-leading Positive Pay and PFM solutions with Q2 Online Banking, delivering on our strategy of empowering our customers to compete with the large, national banks.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The ease of use on the front end and back end have contributed to the banks success. &ldquo;Our team appreciates how they can easily interact with clients with the account data all in one place, and clients are better in control because the product is easy enough for them to use so they take more accountability for what they do.</p>
<p> <strong>About Q2 Software</strong> </p>
<p>Q2 Software, Inc. a CBG Holdings Company is a privately-owned and customer-owned technology company enabling financial institutions with electronic banking software and services. Focused on driving innovative technology and delivering unmatched customer service, the Q2 solution operates on a Microsoft.Net&reg;-based platform that offers flexible deployment options for online, voice, and mobile banking applications. To learn more about Q2 Software and its banking technology visit www.Q2software.com.</p>
<p> <strong>About Private Bank of the Peninsula</strong> </p>
<p>The Private Bank of the Peninsula, a subsidiary of Peninsula Bank Holding Co. (OTCBB:PBKH), is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The Private Bank focuses on the banking needs of businesses, entrepreneurs and business leaders, not-for-profit organizations and individuals in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. A true community bank with a team of veteran bankers, The Private Bank offers access to senior level decision-makers who are dedicated to helping clients with all their banking and financing needs. Personalized, responsive, exceptional service is The Private Bank of the Peninsula&rsquo;s standard. www.The-Private-Bank.com</p> http://www.q2software.com Q2 Software provides Online Banking, Mobile Banking and Voice Banking on a single platform enabling banks to save money and streamline operations. Austin, TX, May 1, 2009 –– The Texas Bankers Association and its subsidiary, TBA Services Company Inc., announce the endorsement of Austin, Texas–based Q2 Software, Inc.. Q2 Software provides electronic banking software and services, delivering leading–edge technology and unmatched customer service to Community Financial Institutions. A privately–owned and bank–owned technology company, Q2 was founded in 2004 by a group of experienced (3rd generation) technologists involved in deploying some of the first online banking and voice recognition applications dating back to the early 90´s. With 15 + years of lessons learned, Q2 redefined the electronic banking channel by successfully launching Online Banking, Mobile Banking and Voice Banking on a single platform. "The extensive process of selecting an electronic banking provider to recommend to our member banks," says TBASCO Executive Vice President Lenelle Freeman, "was made simpler by Q2´s excellent track record. Q2 had been actively selling its electronic banking platform for only four years and has achieved tremendous success and market acceptance. In 2008 Q2 sold software to over 60 new financial institutions, completed 30 core interfaces and resolved 90% of all support tickets/requests within 24 hours. It was no surprise that their bank references were all excellent. Their online, voice and mobile banking applications all reside on a single platform. It was apparent to us how this can save our member banks money and streamline operations." Focused on driving innovative technology, Q2´s Electronic Banking operates on a Microsoft.Net–based platform that offers flexible deployment options for Internet Banking, Mobile Banking and Voice banking applications. Unique "on demand" feature access within a single application enable Q2´s financial institutions to configure products and services to meet the unique requirements of both retail and commercial banking. Additionally, an open "Vendor Integration Framework" allows for the integration of critical third party customer–facing applications for a complete electronic banking experience. Q2´s product development strategy is to empower our customers to compete with the national banks by providing a platform that will allow for rapid feature enhancements as market conditions change. Hank Seale, CEO and founder of Q2 Software said, "Our objective is to redefine electronic banking and become the preeminent provider of innovative banking software solutions to Community Financial Institutions and enable them to compete with National Banks using state of the art banking technology while driving down costs." About Q2 Software Q2 Software, Inc. a CBG Holdings Company enables financial institutions with electronic banking software and services. To learn more about Q2 Software and it´s banking technology visit www.Q2software.com or contact Michelle Westling at mwestling@q2software.com. About TBA Serving Texas bankers since 1885, TBA is the largest and oldest state bankers association in the nation. The TBA Services Company, Inc., known as TBASCO, is a wholly owned subsidiary of TBA. TBASCO´s mission is to provide access to quality products and services to TBA member banks that will enhance the members´ competitive standing. A TBASCO endorsement means completion of a lengthy investigative process by an eight–member board of directors, comprised of seven Texas bankers and the TBA president. TBASCO´s reputation for integrity and thorough due diligence means bankers can trust and value the products and services awarded endorsement status. www.texasbankers.com. http://www.q2software.com NETDEPOSIT AND Q2 SOFTWARE PARTNER TO OFFER DISTRIBUTED CAPTURE AND PAYMENT SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Q2 Expands its Product Offering with the Addition of NetDeposit´s Full Suite of Remote Deposit Capture, Branch Capture, Card and ACH Solutions Salt Lake City, UT, (July 29, 2009) –Today NetDeposit, a leading provider of distributed payment solutions, announced a new partnership agreement with Q2 Software, Inc. Q2 Software now provides community financial institutions access to NetDeposit´s remote deposit capture, branch capture, debit/credit card and ACH payments. Q2 is recognized as the preeminent supplier, servicer, and enabler of technology services to community financial institutions. This collaboration further advances Q2´s banking technology offering with comprehensive distributed capture capabilities and payment processing solutions that are easy to deploy, use and manage. "Our mission is to strengthen local economies, businesses and consumers by helping to build strong and vital financial institutions that serve local communities all across the country. These financial institutions need access to the best solutions and technology available in order to accomplish this," said Keith Harrison, senior vice president of Strategic Alliances for Q2 Software. "Through our agreement with NetDeposit, our customers will have access to the NetDeposit suite of products, the same industry leading distributed capture and payment products that are used by a number of the world´s largest financial institutions." A leading provider of electronic banking software and services, Q2 enables affiliated community financial institutions to compete with large national banks by providing access to multiple software applications through a single platform. This common infrastructure aggregates services in a unified way, deriving economies of scale previously available only to large banks. As part of this new partnership agreement, Q2 Software will now offer the following NetDeposit solutions to their customers: NetCapture Small Business/Consumer – A Web–based remote deposit capture application ideal for small business and consumers with low volume deposits. NetCapture Business– A web–based remote deposit capture application suited for businesses that want to utilize the convenience of browser–based technology. NetCapture Business Pro – A desktop RDC application designed to support businesses that receive high check volume. NetCapture Receivables – A web–based coupon and check capture application. NetCapture Branch – An advanced, image–based branch capture solution designed to work with a financial institution´s existing business systems. NDpro Transact –An electronic payment gateway that enables the bank's customers to easily utilize applications such as online payment pages, recurring payments and phone payments, and to accept card or eCheck (ACH). "NetDeposit is very excited to add its payment and capture solutions to Q2´s product portfolio. Q2 provides community banks access to one of the best products and solutions in the industry," said Chris Styga, general manager of NetDeposit´s Financial Services Solutions Group. "Q2 has existing relationships with a number of community financial institutions that require these solutions to compete in today´s marketplace. Together with Q2 software, NetDeposit can now offer industry leading capture and payment solutions to institutions of all size." NetDeposit has been in the business of check electronification and remote deposit capture since 1999 and is recognized as a leading provider by the industry. NetDeposit has developed unique expertise and quality reputation in developing and selling distributed check capture and payment solutions to the financial services industry. NetDeposit´s products and services are used by a number of the world´s largest cash management banks as well as regional banks, community banks and credit unions. About Q2 Software Q2 Software, Inc., a CBG Holdings company is a privately–owned and bank–owned technology company enabling financial institutions with Electronic Banking software and services. Q2 is focused on driving innovative technology and delivering unmatched customer service. Additionally, an open "Vendor Integration Framework" allows for the integration of critical third party customer–facing applications for a complete electronic banking experience. Q2´s product development strategy is to empower our customers to compete with the national banks by providing a platform that will allow for rapid feature enhancements as market conditions change. To learn more visit www.q2software.com. About NetDeposit NetDeposit leads the revolution in payment technologies which support paper to image processing, distributed capture, and electronic clearing. NetDeposit's Financial Services Solutions Group delivers value to banks, credit unions, processors, and their customers by providing proven payment technologies. With two patents and billions of checks processed, NetDeposit's products and services include remote deposit capture, branch capture, image cash letter processing, and check clearing. NetDeposit, LLC, is a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION). For information call (801) 716–4800, email pressrelations@netdeposit.com or visit www.netdeposit.com. # # # NetDeposit and NetCapture are registered trademarks of NetDeposit, LLC. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. http://www.q2software.com Austin, TX — August 4, 2009 — Q2 Software, Inc., a progressive financial services technology company for community financial institutions, today announced that Amplify Federal Credit Union in Austin Texas, with total assets of $530 Million, has selected Q2 software´s single platform for online banking, voice banking and mobile banking. "We´ve built a reputation around embracing progressive ideas and we wanted to expand that center of innovation in order to capture the new generation and also serve the current membership. People are often surprised by the features Amplify offers once they realize we are a credit union," said Amplify´s Senior Vice President of Retail, Pierre Cardenas. Cardenas also noted that, "many credit unions get caught up in attracting Gen Y and forget about their current members, there must be a two–pronged approach; acquisition and retention. We looked for a solution that embodied this holistic approach to electronic banking and chose a partner that was innovative and less traditional. We´re going to redefine our organization in the spring, and Q2 is behind the replication of Amplify´s face–to–face member experience onto the web." "We´ve built a reputation around embracing progressive ideas and we wanted to expand that center of innovation. People are often surprised by the features Amplify offers once they realize we are a credit union." Q2 Software´s philosophy was the perfect fit for Amplify´s strategy. "Our mission is to strengthen local economies, businesses and customers by helping to build strong and vital financial institutions that serve local communities all across the U.S. These institutions need access to the best solutions and technology available in order to accomplish this," said Matt Flake, President of Q2 Software. "By selecting Q2´s electronic banking platform, Amplify will be well positioned to compete with the country´s largest financial institutions." To further demonstrate the two–pronged approach Cardenas pointed out, "many of our members have growing businesses and because Amplify did not have the ability to service them like a mega bank, they would bank elsewhere for their cash management needs and simply retain their personal accounts with us. With Q2´s electronic banking platform, we can now execute on our business strategy and serve our members with the commercial functionality required in this growing market." http://www.q2software.com Q2 Software Launches Yodlee PersonalFinanceâ„¢ with First Bancorp Q2 Software´s PFM solution provides a competitive edge for community banks Austin, TX— July 13, 2009—Q2 Software, Inc., a progressive financial services technology company for community financial institutions, today announced that First Bancorp in Troy, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $3.6 billion, has launched an integrated personal financial management (PFM) solution, powered by Yodlee, on their Q2 electronic banking platform. Q2 Software partnered with Yodlee to integrate PFM services as a value–added feature for their Q2 online banking experience. Cathy Dudley, Senior Vice President, First Bancorp explained, "In addition to our other full service banking functions, now we can provide the same kinds of tools and products that the big banks offer. Community bank customers want and deserve more sophisticated money management and consumer advisory services. With integrated solutions from Q2, w "Community bank customers want and deserve more sophisticated money management services. With integrated solutions from Q2, we can compete with the big banks by offering our customers an innovative, superior online experience." e can compete with the big banks by offering our customers an innovative, superior online experience." Dudley continued, "People are dealing with increasing financial anxiety, and PFM makes it easy to understand your complete financial picture and act appropriately on that information. First Bancorp customers find significant value in the personalized reports with automatically categorized transactions." "By adding Yodlee´s proprietary PFM and revenue–generating bill pay capabilities to the Q2 platform, we deliver an innovative, personalized, and highly differentiated banking experience," said Anil Arora, president and CEO of Yodlee, Inc. "We´re pleased to see growing momentum with Q2 customers like First Bancorp." "We see clear demand from consumers and financial institutions for more functionality from the banks—more insights, more personalization, more value," said Hank Seale, CEO of Q2 Software. "Yodlee´s PFM capabilities lead the market in innovation and value creation for both audiences, which complements our strategy of empowering our customers to compete with the big, national banks. Now they can provide an integrated and flexible technology platform, and unmatched customer service." Q2 offers a unique approach to electronic banking by delivering Online, Mobile and Voice banking all on a common platform. The enhanced end–user experience and operational efficiencies gained from a single solution have provided Q2 customers with a competitive edge to attract and retain new customers. Yodlee PersonalFinanceâ„¢ is an award–winning PFM application that helps automate financial tasks for consumers quickly, easily, and securely, including providing up–to–date balance and transaction details across all accounts (both at the home institution and those held elsewhere, like investments, bills and 401k accounts), budgeting tools, spending analysis, personalized alerts, and much more. PFM is rapidly becoming a key requirement for online banking to create a more personalized, relevant, and valuable consumer experience. http://www.q2software.com The Commercial Bank in Honea Path, SC competes with big banks by implementing Q2 software´s online banking solutions. Austin, TX, June 10, 2009 –– Q2 Software, Inc., a progressive financial services technology company, announces that The Commercial Bank in Honea Path, SC with over $112 million assets has successfully launched Q2 Software´s electronic banking solutions. The bank reached its´ online banking users goal quickly and after six months almost every new user was actively banking online. "I thought a large number that tried online banking services may not use it regularly, but everyone is," said Tim Thompson, SVP of The Commercial Bank. "Being in a bedroom community people are very open to online banking. A very stable bank with a 5 star rating makes our bank more attractive than the big banks and now that we have cutting edge online banking from Q2 we are even more competitive," said Thompson. He went on to say, "I was concerned about Q2 Software being pretty new because as a community bank we usually go with vendors that have been out on the street for awhile but after looking at the history of Q2 we were comfortable with our decision. Everyone I talked to sold everything in modules and when you add it all together it was ridiculous. With Q2´s banking software you get everything with one price and can use what you want when you need it so the product grows with you as your bank does." "With Q2´s banking software you get everything with one price and can use what you want when you need it so the product grows with you as your bank does." The Commercial Bank was pleasantly surprised with the high adoption on Bill Pay which has also become an integral piece of their Online Banking offering. "Community banks are continually searching for opportunities to set themselves apart and compete more effectively with the large money–center banks, we are excited to give The Commercial Bank the ability to do this with our online banking technology," said Matt Flake, President of Q2 software. The Commercial Bank also utilized Q2´s website services enabling them to change the banks website anytime. "We have been given the tools to change our bank website immediately which is perfect for us. This, along with the ease of the navigation for new customers, straightforwardness of setting up the account and the double authentication of the account and the simplicity of creating reports for the back office have all contributed to our satisfaction with Q2 and their banking Software," Said Thompson.