Arkona technologies GmbH, a developer of ultra-low-latency, high density IP processing solutions for live broadcast production, today announces a new strategic partnership with Network Electronics Japan (NEJ). Under this agreement, NEJ will act as arkona’s local reseller and support provider, representing the full arkona product line, which has been developed to deliver the core routing, mixing, and conversion power behind next-generation IP studios and OB workflows. The partnership will be formally unveiled at InterBEE 2025 where NEJ will host arkona’s technology on Booth 3205, Hall 3.
In the Japanese market, NEJ brings deep experience in broadcast and telecom systems, with a client base that includes major broadcasters, networks, and government bodies. A particular focus on their booth will be arkona’s BLADE//runner, the company’s flagship software-defined broadcast infrastructure platform. Built around the AT300 FPGA acceleration cards, it delivers ultra-low latency routing, processing, and audio/video management over SDI and IP domains, resulting in better density, simpler hardware deployments, and smooth transition toward IP workflows.
NEJ will also introduce the Japanese market to arkona’s EASY-IP: a complete, ready-to-deploy IP broadcast infrastructure jointly developed by arkona technologies and technology partner manifold, combining the power of arkona’s BLADE//runner platform with the flexibility of manifold CLOUD. Designed as a certified, turnkey package, EASY-IP unites routing, processing, and multiviewing within a single, software-defined system – eliminating the complexity of building IP from scratch. It delivers clean and quiet switching, automatic audio/video alignment, and advanced audio routing with integrated DSP, all controlled through familiar industry protocols. In essence, it provides broadcasters with a high-performance, future-proof path to IP production that’s as simple to integrate as a traditional baseband router.
Alongside EASY-IP, NEJ will also highlight arkona’s 2.8 software release, which introduces a redesigned licensing scheme to give users more flexibility and value. The new CORE + MAX licensing model dramatically reduces complexity: and at InterBEE, NEJ and arkona specialists will present how this model permits users to scale and adapt their systems without frequent re-licensing burdens.
Speaking of the upcoming partnership, Tomoo Takahashi, Technical Director at NEJ, stated: “We are excited to exhibit at InterBEE 2025, and keen to demonstrate arkona’s range of production-focused solutions, all designed to make a transition from SDI to IP smooth, easy and seamless, delivering an end result that is as powerful and flexible as it is reliable”.
Adding to this, Wiggo Evensen, Sales & Partner Manager at arkona. “It is with great pleasure that we have signed a Preferred Solution Partner Agreement with NEJ, whose experience and expertise we value immensely”. He continued: “Their proficiency in IP infrastructure and their long-term presence in Japan will be vital as more end users seek to migrate from legacy SDI/UHD systems to ST 2110 IP environments, and with their representation we can finally bring our full vision to the Japanese market”.