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Utimaco is a global provider of IT security solutions, specialising in hardware security modules (HSMs) that protect sensitive data, cryptographic keys and digital transactions.
Through its partnership with Utimaco, Astel helps financial institutions across Africa strengthen payment security, modernise existing infrastructure and support the demands of today’s banking environment.
Combining Utimaco’s technology with Astel’s regional expertise and support, we help organisations improve security, performance and operational efficiency.
Migrate easily from your current Payment HSM
Switching Payment HSM providers doesn’t need to be complex.
Utimaco CryptoSec Payment HSM is designed to make migration seamless, combining broad Thales command compatibility, high transaction performance and an attractive total cost of ownership without compromising security or performance.
With more than 120 Thales-compatible commands supported, organisations can migrate existing payment applications without needing to recreate commands or rewrite their applications.
The platform combines extensive cryptographic functionality, inclusive licensing and secure remote management to support demanding banking and payment environments.
Expertise and support at every stage
Backed by 15 years of migration experience, Astel and Utimaco provide the expertise, tools and support needed to deliver a smooth transition to CryptoSec Payment HSM.
Our structured migration approach helps organisations assess their existing environment, validate compatibility and plan a successful implementation.
Understand your existing payment HSM environment, requirements and migration objectives.
Validate command compatibility and application requirements to support a smooth transition.
Establish a migration approach designed to minimise disruption and operational risk.
Implement the new platform with support from Astel and Utimaco.
The migration to Utimaco’s CryptoSec Payment HSM was fast and seamless. Discover how Access Bank worked with Utimaco to modernise its payment security infrastructure, improve operational performance and reduce costs.
“We were able to validate the solution quickly, achieve significantly higher performance, and maintain the highest levels of security and compliance, all without changing our existing payment applications.”
Migrating Payment HSMs: Best Practices for a Successful Transition
Migrating critical payment infrastructure requires careful planning, technical expertise and the right technology partner.
Watch our on-demand webinar to explore the challenges and considerations involved in payment HSM migration, and discover practical approaches to achieving a successful transition.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
Gain practical insights to help your organisation plan and approach its next payment HSM migration.
Secure payment infrastructure. Expert migration support.
Astel partners with Utimaco to help financial institutions across Africa implement secure, scalable payment security solutions.
Whether you’re reviewing your current payment HSM environment or planning a future migration, our team can help you evaluate your options and identify the right approach for your organisation.
Speak with Astel about migrating to CryptoSec Payment HSM and discover how you can improve performance while reducing costs.