Arkona Technologies Integrates BLADE//runner With Bitfocus
The new integration allows users to control broadcast infrastructure through a physical button interface.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Software
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Arkona Technologies has integrated its BLADE//runner AT300 platform with Bitfocus Buttons. This development allows users to manage complex broadcast routing and hardware monitoring using a simplified physical interface.
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to make advanced broadcast platform capabilities accessible to non-engineers by reducing the need for manual configuration. This streamlines workflows for users managing ST 2110 and SDI environments.
The arkona module version 1.0.0 enables autodiscovery and autopopulation of sources and destinations within Bitfocus Buttons version 1.8.2. It supports ST 2110 and SDI applications with real-time hardware monitoring for PTP lock status and power voltage.
The players
Arkona Technologies
This company specializes in the development of high-performance broadcast infrastructure and media processing platforms.
Bitfocus
This organization develops control software and button-based interfaces for live production and broadcast environments.
The details
The integration provides users with direct control over SDI input-to-output routing and breakaway audio routing. Beyond routing, the interface allows operators to perform critical maintenance tasks, including identifying and rebooting connected blades, via the physical button controller.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The integration of BLADE//runner and Bitfocus Buttons was officially announced.
The Tech Race
This integration reflects a broader shift toward simplifying the management of professional media infrastructure built on the ST 2110 professional media over IP standard. It positions these tools against more rigid legacy hardware controllers that require deep engineering expertise to operate.
Users can now manage SDI and ST 2110 routing tasks through a tactile button interface rather than complex software menus. This update reduces the technical barrier to entry for operators needing to perform routine hardware monitoring or device reboots.
The takeaway
Simplifying complex media routing through physical interfaces helps production teams respond more quickly to live environment changes. Users should explore these automation features to reduce the time spent on repetitive manual configuration tasks.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TVBEurope.
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