Microsoft, Marvell, and Utimaco Launch Cloud-native Payment Security Platform

• •Azure Payment HSM v2 combines technologies from Microsoft, Marvell, and Utimaco.
• •The platform is designed for financial institutions to meet PCI compliance without physical infrastructure.
• •Public preview launched on September 17, 2026, in Western U.S. and Western Europe.

On September 17, 2026, Microsoft, Marvell, and Utimaco announced the launch of Azure Payment HSM v2, a cloud-native payment security platform designed for financial institutions and payment service providers. This platform combines Marvell's LiquidSecurity HSM technology, Utimaco's Atalla Payments Module, and Microsoft Azure into a fully managed service. The solution aims to help organizations meet PCI security and compliance requirements without the need for physical HSM infrastructure. It is available in public preview in the Western U.S. and Western Europe. The launch addresses the growing demand for secure payment services amid increasing regulatory pressures and fraud threats. The platform provides a hardware-backed, compliant foundation for securing payment transactions and maintaining cryptographic key sovereignty. The collaboration between the three companies marks an industry first in delivering such a comprehensive solution.