Arkona Technologies is an IP core infrastructure provider specializing in audio/video routing, signal processing, and cloud processing for live broadcast productions. The company differentiates itself with an API-first approach and strong commitment to open standards, enabling seamless integration with other systems. It offers scalable 100G FPGA edge accelerator cards and 100% IP-native solutions for 4K HDR workflows. Its recent product announcements, such as the BLADE//planner at NAB 2026, demonstrate ongoing innovation in broadcast infrastructure.
BLADE//runner is a suite of live broadcast production software and hardware providing tools for professional productions with an open API and NMOS support.
EASY-IP is a comprehensive package integrating BLADE//runner and manifold CLOUD hardware and software for video and audio routing, multiviewing, and processing.
manifold CLOUD is a virtualized Tier-1 live production software offering Multiviewer, Up/Down/Cross conversion, Graphics insertion and more through a single-sign-on web UI.
Promexar deployed arkona and manifold's EASY-IP solution, integrating BLADE//runner and manifold CLOUD, for Mexican broadcaster Televisa ahead of a major summer sports event. The system facilitates Televisa's transition from SDI to IP using ST 2110 standards while maintaining reliability for high-density live productions.
Arkona and manifold will exhibit on the Magna Booth at BroadcastAsia. The exhibition will showcase their respective technologies.
This article discusses the need for flexible IP broadcast infrastructure in sports, particularly citing Formula One as an example. It advocates for IP native solutions over hybrid approaches to handle the complexities and scale of modern broadcast production.
