Arkona Brings BLADE//planner to IBC2026 for its European Exhibition Première
Visual configuration tool enhances BLADE//runner workflows
Frankfurt, Germany — 28 July 2026
Arkona technologies GmbH, the Germany-based provider of IP core infrastructure solutions for professional broadcast, will showcase BLADE//planner at IBC 2026 (Stand 8.A69), following its successful introduction at NAB earlier this year. Making its European exhibition debut, BLADE//planner demonstrates arkona's vision of making software-defined broadcast infrastructures more intuitive, visual and accessible without compromising the depth and flexibility demanded by modern production environments. As broadcasters continue to embrace increasingly sophisticated IP-based infrastructures, configuring processing resources has become both more powerful and more complex. BLADE//planner addresses this challenge by introducing a graphical configuration environment that transforms the way engineers design, configure and deploy processing workflows. BLADE//planner enables offline configuration of complete system architectures through an intuitive visual interface that provides a comprehensive overview of processing flows and resource allocation. Rather than navigating extensive parameter lists, users can simply select the services they require - including routing, colour correction, audio processing and frame synchronisation - and place them where they are needed within the workflow. By abstracting technical complexity, users can focus on operational objectives while still benefiting from the full capabilities of the BLADE//runner platform. For advanced users, however, nothing has been taken away. BLADE//planner continues to provide access to more than one million controllable parameters, enabling automation at scale while retaining the flexibility to configure individual BLADE//runner resources whenever required. Built on a structured architecture with an open API, the platform integrates seamlessly with existing third-party control systems while also allowing broadcasters to develop custom applications or take full advantage of arkona's native graphical environment.
The introduction of BLADE//planner forms part of arkona's broader philosophy of giving engineers the freedom to work the way that best suits them whether through visual configuration, custom orchestration or direct parameter-level control. Rainer Sturm, CEO of arkona technologies, commented: "BLADE//planner represents much more than a new user interface. It fundamentally changes how engineers interact with software-defined infrastructure. Instead of asking users to adapt to technology, we've designed technology that adapts to the way engineers naturally think - visually, logically and operationally. Following the enthusiastic response we received at NAB, we're excited to demonstrate BLADE//planner to the European broadcast community at IBC." Visitors to IBC 2026 will be able to experience live demonstrations of BLADE//planner alongside the latest capabilities of the BLADE//runner platform, illustrating how intuitive visual configuration accelerates deployment, simplifies workflow design and makes even the most sophisticated broadcast infrastructures easier to understand and operate. More information about arkona technologies and its software-defined IP core infrastructure solutions is available at www.arkonatech.com
Frankfurt, Germany — 28 July 2026
Arkona technologies GmbH, the Germany-based provider of IP core infrastructure solutions for professional broadcast, will showcase BLADE//planner at IBC 2026 (Stand 8.A69), following its successful introduction at NAB earlier this year. Making its European exhibition debut, BLADE//planner demonstrates arkona's vision of making software-defined broadcast infrastructures more intuitive, visual and accessible without compromising the depth and flexibility demanded by modern production environments. As broadcasters continue to embrace increasingly sophisticated IP-based infrastructures, configuring processing resources has become both more powerful and more complex. BLADE//planner addresses this challenge by introducing a graphical configuration environment that transforms the way engineers design, configure and deploy processing workflows. BLADE//planner enables offline configuration of complete system architectures through an intuitive visual interface that provides a comprehensive overview of processing flows and resource allocation. Rather than navigating extensive parameter lists, users can simply select the services they require - including routing, colour correction, audio processing and frame synchronisation - and place them where they are needed within the workflow. By abstracting technical complexity, users can focus on operational objectives while still benefiting from the full capabilities of the BLADE//runner platform. For advanced users, however, nothing has been taken away. BLADE//planner continues to provide access to more than one million controllable parameters, enabling automation at scale while retaining the flexibility to configure individual BLADE//runner resources whenever required. Built on a structured architecture with an open API, the platform integrates seamlessly with existing third-party control systems while also allowing broadcasters to develop custom applications or take full advantage of arkona's native graphical environment.
The introduction of BLADE//planner forms part of arkona's broader philosophy of giving engineers the freedom to work the way that best suits them whether through visual configuration, custom orchestration or direct parameter-level control. Rainer Sturm, CEO of arkona technologies, commented: "BLADE//planner represents much more than a new user interface. It fundamentally changes how engineers interact with software-defined infrastructure. Instead of asking users to adapt to technology, we've designed technology that adapts to the way engineers naturally think - visually, logically and operationally. Following the enthusiastic response we received at NAB, we're excited to demonstrate BLADE//planner to the European broadcast community at IBC." Visitors to IBC 2026 will be able to experience live demonstrations of BLADE//planner alongside the latest capabilities of the BLADE//runner platform, illustrating how intuitive visual configuration accelerates deployment, simplifies workflow design and makes even the most sophisticated broadcast infrastructures easier to understand and operate. More information about arkona technologies and its software-defined IP core infrastructure solutions is available at www.arkonatech.com