Episode Six expands its proven partnership with MYHSM by Utimaco

The Utimaco partnership enables Episode Six to expand into new territories with a sensitivity to in-region needs, and increase capacity as needed to meet changing demand.

Aachen, Germany, and Aylesbury, UK, 18 October, 2023 – Utimaco, a leading global provider of IT security solutions, announces it has partnered with Episode Six (E6), a global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and digital ledger infrastructure, to support their world-wide service with Utimaco’s MYHSM Payment HSM-as-a-Service solution.

Utimaco’s MYHSM solution provides Payment Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) as a Fully Managed Service, offering an alternative to purchasing, managing and hosting HSMs on-premises, with a globally accessible subscription service. 

The MYHSM solution has now been integrated with E6’s cloud-based TRITIUM® platform enabling it to expand into new territories with a sensitivity to in-region needs, and to increase capacity as needed to meet changing demand. 

This makes it an ideal solution for E6 and their end-customers of all sizes across different regions, from small startups to large enterprises, allowing them to simplifying their payment ecosystems and focus on their core businesses while Utimaco’s MYHSM Payment HSM-as-a-Service handles the complexities of payment security, reduces cost and enhances security.

Together, Utimaco’s MYHSM solution and E6's card issuing and processing service provide businesses with a comprehensive and secure payment solution that is flexible, customizable, and innovative. Businesses can choose the modules and features they need from E6 to create a payment solution that meets their specific requirements, while also benefiting from the highest level of security and compliance that Utimaco provides.

John Mitchell, CEO & co-founder of Episode Six said “We are excited to join forces with Utimaco and leverage their expertise in secure payment HSM infrastructure. This partnership reinforces our dedication to delivering best—in-class, secure and customizable payment solutions that exceed our customers' expectations. Through the seamless integration of our platforms, we will enable financial institutions to adapt to continually evolving payment trends while maintaining the highest level of security and integrity."

Darren Busby, Global Head of Sales MYHSM at Utimaco, commented: “Today's announcement is a testament to our shared commitment to transforming the payments landscape. By harnessing Utimaco’s MYHSM advanced Payment HSM service and Episode Six's comprehensive financial platform, we will equip organizations with an unrivalled combination of security, scalability, and agility. Together, we will unlock new possibilities and elevate the payment experience for businesses and consumers worldwide."

Read the white paper here highlighting current industry trends and challenges that the Episode Six and Utimaco partnership supports and resolves.

For more information about Utimaco’s MYHSM fully managed services click here.