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29/07/2026
Arkona To Debut BLADE//Planner At IBC 2026
Arkona technologies GmbH will showcase its BLADE//planner software at IBC 2026 (Stand 8.A69), marking the platform's European exhibition debut following its introduction at NAB earlier this year.
Designed to simplify the deployment of software-defined broadcast infrastructures, BLADE//planner provides a graphical configuration environment that enables engineers to design, configure and deploy IP-based processing workflows through a visual interface.
As broadcasters continue to adopt increasingly complex IP infrastructures, the software aims to streamline system configuration by allowing users to build complete architectures offline with a clear overview of processing flows and resource allocation. Rather than navigating extensive parameter lists, engineers can select processing functions – including routing, colour correction, audio processing and frame synchronisation – and position them within the workflow using a drag-and-drop approach.
While the platform introduces a simplified graphical workflow, it retains full access to the underlying capabilities of arkona's BLADE//runner platform. Advanced users can still control more than one million configurable parameters, supporting both large-scale automation and detailed resource-level configuration where required.
Built on an open API, BLADE//planner is designed to integrate with third-party control systems while also supporting custom application development and arkona's native graphical environment. The software reflects the company's approach of offering multiple methods for configuring software-defined infrastructure, whether through visual planning, custom orchestration or direct parameter control.
At IBC 2026, visitors will be able to see live demonstrations of BLADE//planner alongside the latest capabilities of the BLADE//runner platform. The demonstrations will highlight how visual configuration can accelerate system deployment, simplify workflow design and improve the management of complex broadcast infrastructures.
www.arkonatech.com
Designed to simplify the deployment of software-defined broadcast infrastructures, BLADE//planner provides a graphical configuration environment that enables engineers to design, configure and deploy IP-based processing workflows through a visual interface.
As broadcasters continue to adopt increasingly complex IP infrastructures, the software aims to streamline system configuration by allowing users to build complete architectures offline with a clear overview of processing flows and resource allocation. Rather than navigating extensive parameter lists, engineers can select processing functions – including routing, colour correction, audio processing and frame synchronisation – and position them within the workflow using a drag-and-drop approach.
While the platform introduces a simplified graphical workflow, it retains full access to the underlying capabilities of arkona's BLADE//runner platform. Advanced users can still control more than one million configurable parameters, supporting both large-scale automation and detailed resource-level configuration where required.
Built on an open API, BLADE//planner is designed to integrate with third-party control systems while also supporting custom application development and arkona's native graphical environment. The software reflects the company's approach of offering multiple methods for configuring software-defined infrastructure, whether through visual planning, custom orchestration or direct parameter control.
At IBC 2026, visitors will be able to see live demonstrations of BLADE//planner alongside the latest capabilities of the BLADE//runner platform. The demonstrations will highlight how visual configuration can accelerate system deployment, simplify workflow design and improve the management of complex broadcast infrastructures.
www.arkonatech.com
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