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Switstack Moka Now Available as EMV L2 Reference Design Powered by Qualcomm
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Switstack Moka Now Available as EMV L2 Reference Design Powered by Qualcomm

Supporting EMV L2 pre-accreditation certification for payment devices built on Qualcomm Dragonwing platformsFor the first time, companies building PCI-PTS devices powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing processors can start from a fully integrated, validated EMV L2 stack, helping to streamline parts of the certification process.

September 11, 2025
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Switstack Moka Now Available as EMV L2 Reference Design Powered by Qualcomm

Supporting EMV L2 pre-accreditation certification for payment devices built on Qualcomm Dragonwing platformsFor the first time, companies building PCI-PTS devices powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing processors can start from a fully integrated, validated EMV L2 stack, helping to streamline parts of the certification process.

September 11, 2025
Switstack Moka Now Available as EMV L2 Reference Design Powered by Qualcomm
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Meet the Founders of Switstack

Meet the team behind our mission to transform the way EMV development: four founders with deep expertise in EMV technology, payment infrastructure, and global deployments, responsible for more than 100M EMV kernels worldwide.

Meet the Founders of Switstack
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Building the World’s Most Deployed EMV Kernels: Lessons from Olivier Chauvineau

Olivier Chauvineau, co-founder of Switstack and one of the most accomplished EMV kernel engineers in the world, shares two decades of experience building and certifying Level 2 kernels for global payment networks. From the fragmented state of EMV specifications to why certification labs struggle, Olivier explains the challenges of EMV development and why Switstack is bringing a software-defined approach to this hardware-first industry.

Building the World’s Most Deployed EMV Kernels: Lessons from Olivier Chauvineau
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Introducing Swittest: Modern EMV L2 Testing for Faster Certification-Readiness

A deep dive into how swittest managed EMV testing service can help teams achieve certification-readiness must faster and with better results compared to only using Lab certification tools. EMV certification tools are critical for formal approval but can slow down day-to-day development. Swittest enables automated EMV Level 2 testing earlier in the process, allowing teams to identify issues faster and reduce surprises during certification.

Introducing Swittest: Modern EMV L2 Testing for Faster Certification-Readiness
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