Microsoft announced it is expanding the use cases for its cloud-based security offerings in Europe, powered by Marvell Technology's LiquidSecurity hardware security modules (HSMs). This extension follows new European certifications for Marvell's technology, which underpins Microsoft's Azure Key Vault, Azure Key Vault Managed HSM, and Cloud HSM services. The collaboration allows Microsoft Azure to deliver more secure, cloud-based services for transactions requiring high levels of certification, such as cross-border contracts and identity document verification. This enhancement to Azure's security infrastructure is crucial for serving customers in the electronic identity and passport space, offering them highly compliant key management services. There was no significant market reaction to the announcement discussed in the available reports.