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  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
  • James Butler, Ph.D., Hamamatsu
  • Natalie Fardian-Melamed, Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Justin Sigley, Ph.D., AmeriCOM
  • Professor Birgit Stiller, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and Leibniz University of Hannover
  • Professor Stephen Sweeney, University of Glasgow
  • Mohan Wang, Ph.D., University of Oxford
  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology

American Heritage Credit Union ‘Banks’ on Comcast Business to Drive Innovation and Strategic Expansion

Comcast Business is providing American Heritage Credit Union (American Heritage) with advanced connectivity solutions including Comcast Business Ethernet Network Services, Dedicated Internet, and Comcast Business Global Secure Networking and Voice services across 37 locations, including two newly opened branches in New Jersey. The solutions streamline operations and deliver an enhanced experience for the financial cooperative that serves more than 300,000 customers across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Founded in 1948, American Heritage has grown into one of the region’s largest member-owned financial cooperatives. Comcast Business has been instrumental in helping the credit union so it can continue its strategic expansion, including its most recently opened branches, and remain a technology leader in the financial services sector. Comcast Business has also played a vital role in enabling American Heritage to deliver reliable connectivity to power its automated branches, 24/7 virtual ATMs, and cloud-based systems. This collaboration underscores the credit union’s commitment to leveraging technology to provide modern, efficient, and member-focused banking solutions.

"Seamless connectivity is at the foundation of our operations, enabling us to serve our members with the most advanced financial solutions," said Kevin DiBricida, Vice President of Network Services, American Heritage. "If we are not providing modernized technology to our customers and staying up-to-date on what is available, then we’re not doing our job. Comcast Business has been a trusted partner for more than a decade and most recently with the opening of our two new South Jersey locations, helping us deliver superior member experiences and empower our team to excel in service delivery."

The comprehensive suite of Comcast Business technology solutions supports American Heritage’s operational and strategic objectives. With robust connectivity bolstered by redundant data centers, American Heritage’s systems remain operational and adaptable to current and future needs. The integration of centralized cloud-based communication platforms has modernized operations, enhancing both internal efficiency and member satisfaction. These platforms also offer a reliable path to the cloud, ensuring high-quality voice connections and seamless video integration with contact centers. Additionally, the scalability of Comcast Business solutions provides the flexibility to support American Heritage’s future growth.

"As American Heritage Credit Union continues to expand and modernize, it showcases how innovation and member focus are central to the modern banking experience," said David Egan, Vice President of Comcast Business for Comcast’s Freedom Region. "We’re honored to continue supporting American Heritage’s journey, delivering advanced solutions that empower them with reliable and seamless operations across all of their locations."

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For more information, call 800-501-6000. Follow @ComcastBusiness on social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.

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