BLANKOM

What BLANKOM does

BLANKOM is a Germany-based B2B vendor of professional digital video broadcasting (DVB) and IPTV headend equipment, operating under the IRENIS GmbH corporate parent (registered in Nordstemmen, Lower Saxony) which acquired the BLANKOM trademark in 2017. The brand traces back to 1919, giving BLANKOM over a century of heritage in German broadcast and antenna technology, now in its fifth product generation with more than 50 distinct system units. Its portfolio spans the full headend value chain: multi-protocol HDMI/SDI encoder-streamers (including UHD/4K and 12G-SDI variants), professional Integrated Receiver-Decoders (IRD-7000/4000/2000/6300), DVB-IP gateways, EDGE-QAM modulators, transmodulators, transcoders (notably the BTR-6000 for HD-to-SD legacy preservation), 19-inch rackmount SAT multiswitches (BMS series), fiber-optic SAT-IF distribution systems, IPTV set-top boxes, and the OmniscreenTV middleware platform for digital signage and in-room entertainment.

The company's primary customers are system integrators and technical buyers in the corporate, hospitality (hotels, resorts, cruise ships, aged care), healthcare, government, defense, broadcast/media, and large venue (airports, stadiums, exhibition halls, casinos) verticals. BLANKOM generates revenue predominantly through quote-based B2B hardware sales (FCA Incoterms 2020) supplemented by project-based system design, integration consulting, and bundled IPTV middleware solutions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for the professional line, with only special-offer IP decoders (HDD-264, HDD-265) showing modest EUR pricing. Go-to-market is exclusively indirect via an international distribution and system integrator network active since 1988, supplemented by a dedicated regional partner (PROTEL Co. Ltd., Istanbul) covering Turkey, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, and CIS, plus direct sales for German enterprise inquiries. Technology partnerships with Teleste (Finland, Luminato modular headend), DVEO (US, encoding), OmniscreenTV (Australia, middleware), Promax (Spain, test & measurement), and Dektec (Netherlands, broadcast test equipment) extend the solution surface across geographies and verticals.

Name

BLANKOM

Legal name

IRENIS GmbH

Website

https://blankom.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional DVB/IPTV Headend Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Set‑Top Box & IPTV/OTT Access Devices (Operator CPE) (HDAFAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Set-Top Box, CPE & Home Video Distribution Hardware (STB/Gateways/Remotes) (MPABAGAI), Video Adapters & Converters (HDMI/DP/VGA/DVI/USB-C) (HDACAHAF)

Keywords

• DVB headend equipment
• IPTV system solutions
• SMATV satellite distribution
• Video encoding hardware
• Digital signage middleware

Headquarters

HQ city

Nordstemmen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales (DVB, IPTV, SMATV equipment): BLANKOM generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional digital TV broadcasting hardware — including video encoders, DVB headend components (gateways, EDGE-QAMs, transmodulators, transcoders, IRDs), SMATV rackmount multiswitches, IPTV set-top boxes, digital signage decoders, and accessories (cables, G.hn adapters). Products are sold B2B through system integrators, distributors, and direct project quotes. Pricing is typically quote-based (FCA Incoterms 2020).
2. System Integration and Project Implementation Services: The company provides design, implementation, and consulting services for enterprise IPTV networks on LAN/WAN, complete OTT systems for small and medium operators, and Video-over-IP networks. Services are project-based and tailored to specific customer deployments.
3. IPTV System Solutions (Middleware, Software, STB): BLANKOM offers complete IPTV systems including the OmniscreenTV middleware platform and IPTV set-top boxes as integrated solutions. These are delivered as bundled product-and-service packages in hospitality, corporate, and government projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BLANKOM manufactures and supplies professional DVB, IPTV, SMATV, CATV, and digital signage headend hardware and system solutions for B2B customers. The portfolio spans video encoders (Full-HD and UHD-4K HDMI/SDI), DVB IP-Gateways, EDGE-QAM modulators, transcoders, transmodulators, professional IRDs, 19-inch rackmount multiswitches, fiber-optic SAT-IF distribution, IPTV set-top boxes, the OmniscreenTV middleware platform, and G.hn Ethernet-over-Coax solutions. Products are sold through an international distributor and system-integrator network for project-based deployments in hospitality, corporate, healthcare, defense, government, broadcast, and large-venue environments.

Product overview

BLANKOM offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional DVB, IPTV, and Digital Signage equipment organized into four main product categories. The Video Encoder category includes Full-HD and UHD-4K (12G-SDI/HDMI) encoders in rackmount form factors for professional headend environments. The DVB-Headend category encompasses DVB IP-Gateways for converting satellite/cable/terrestrial signals to IP, EDGE-QAM modulators, Encoder-Modulators, Encoder-Streamers, Transcoders for format conversion (HD-to-SD), Transmodulators for SAT-to-cable conversion, and professional IRD receivers (IRD-7000/4000/2000/6300) supporting various tuner configurations and UHD/HD decoding. The SMATV category includes 19-inch rackmount multiswitches (BMS series) supporting 1-4 SAT positions with cascade capability, LNB redundancy switches, and fiber-optic distribution systems (Optical Multiswitch, 1-Fiber, and Multifiber Systems). The IPTV category features Linear-IPTV solutions, SetTopBoxes, the OmniscreenTV middleware/Digital Signage platform, and G.hn Ethernet over Coax solutions. BLANKOM's products primarily serve corporate, hospitality, healthcare, broadcast, defense, government, and venue markets with focus on reliability, long product lifecycle, and competitive pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-HD Video Encoder Multi-protocol HDMI and SDI encoder-streamer supporting Full-HD (1080p) video encoding for IP streaming applications in broadcast and headend environments. Targets technicians, system integrators, and broadcasters building professional headend systems.
• UHD-4K Video Encoder 12G UHD-SDI and 4Kp60 HDMI encoder-streamer (SDHE-4000 1RU) supporting Ultra-HD video encoding for broadcast and contribution environments requiring high-quality, low-latency video streaming. Targets broadcasters, contribution networks, and professional video operators.
• Head-End Encoder Professional rackmount video encoder designed for headend environments supporting multiple input formats, used to encode video sources for IP distribution. Targets technicians and system integrators.
• Decoder and Converter Video decoding and format-conversion devices for converting encoded streams to various output formats. Targets integrators and broadcast/professional-AV users needing format flexibility.
• SHD-450 SDI to HDMI Converter SDI to HDMI converter enabling conversion from 3G SDI signals to HDMI output, the counterpart to BLANKOM's HDMI to SDI converter. Targets broadcast, contribution, and pro-AV installations.
• DVB IP-Gateway (DVB Streamer) DVB-IP gateways that convert satellite, cable, and terrestrial DVB signals to IP streams for network distribution across an organization's LAN/WAN. Targets corporate, hospitality, and operator deployments.
• EDGE-QAM Modulator Edge QAM modulator for digital cable TV headend systems converting digital signals to QAM format for distribution over coaxial cable networks. Targets cable operators and CATV headend installations.
• Encoder-Modulator Combined encoder-modulator that integrates video encoding and RF modulation in a single device for headend installations, enabling video sources to be encoded and modulated for CATV distribution in a single unit.
• Encoder-Streamer Encoder with integrated streaming capability for converting video sources to IP streams (UDP/RTP, HLS, SRT, RTMP, RTSP) for IP-based distribution within professional environments.
• Transcoder (IP Stream Converter) Transcoder (BTR-6000) for converting between different video formats and codecs, including HD-to-SD conversion and bitrate reduction to enable legacy non-HD-capable TVs to receive modern digital broadcasts. Used in hotels, hospitals, and residential complexes to avoid equipment replacement costs.
• Transmodulator Transmodulator for converting satellite (DVB-S/S2) signals to cable TV format (DVB-C/QAM), enabling satellite TV distribution over existing coaxial cable infrastructure in buildings.
• IRD Professional Receiver Series Professional Integrated Receiver-Decoder (IRD) family including IRD-7000 (flagship, 4K@60fps 10-bit HEVC/H.265 UHD IRD with dual CI and 4x 3G SDI/12G SDI/HDMI/CVBS outputs), IRD-4000 (QUAD-Tuner with configurable inputs), IRD-2000 (cost-effective dual CI scalable IRD), and IRD-6300 (DVB & IP Dual Tuner HD IRD). Targets broadcast operators and professional headend integrators.
• IRA-3000 Integrated Receiver Radio-Decoder Professional audio decoding device with multi-standard tuner supporting DVB-S/S2/S2X, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, and ISDB-T. Provides professional audio outputs via analog balanced XLR and AES/EBU digital interfaces for broadcast radio applications.
• BMS Rackmount Multiswitch Family High-performance 19-inch 3U headend multiswitch family including BMS-0512C (1 SAT position, 12 outputs), BMS-0932 S/K (2 SAT positions, 32 outputs, standalone or cascadable), and BMS-1732K (4 SAT positions, 32 outputs, up to 8 cascade depth). Includes dual redundant power supplies, LNB supply up to 2.5A, active terrestrial input, and high RF isolation.
• BMM-1716 SAT L-Band Switch Matrix 17-to-16 web-interface-controllable SAT L-Band switch matrix with integrated RF-level monitoring and LNB power monitoring. Supports remote adjustment via browser over Ethernet IP. Dual redundant power supplies, 1RU 19" rack form factor.
• Premium Multiswitches (1/2/3/4 SAT Positions) Premium-grade multiswitches supporting 1 to 4 SAT positions for digital TV headend distribution systems, including standalone (S) and cascadable (K) versions across 1, 2, 3, and 4 SAT-position variants.
• LNB Redundancy Switch (BLR-4x) 4x redundancy switch for LNB failover ensuring continuous satellite TV reception with automatic switching between LNBs. Designed for broadcast/headend environments requiring uninterrupted satellite signal availability.
• Optical Multiswitch System Fiber-optic SAT-IF distribution system to overcome distance and signal-loss limits of coaxial cable, supporting single-fiber and multi-fiber architecture for large-scale headend deployments and long-distance SAT-IF distribution.
• 1-Fiber System Single-fiber optical SAT distribution system for transmitting multiple satellite signals over one fiber-optic cable. Designed for larger satellite TV installations requiring minimal fiber infrastructure.
• Multifiber System Multi-fiber optical distribution system for larger satellite TV installations requiring multiple fiber connections and higher bandwidth or redundancy.
• Linear-IPTV Linear IPTV solution for streaming live television channels over IP networks. Part of a complete IPTV system that includes IPTV set-top boxes and OmniscreenTV middleware.
• IPTV Set-Top Box IPTV set-top boxes for receiving and decoding IP television streams on standard television displays. Used in hotels, hospitals, residential complexes, venues, and government installations to terminate IPTV streams.
• OmniscreenTV System (IPTV Middleware & Digital Signage) IPTV middleware and digital signage platform from OmniscreenTV (Australia), integrated with BLANKOM products. Supports live TV, VoD, interactive services, digital signage content management and distribution, and branded TV portal creation. Enables room service ordering, information access, and training through in-room TVs in hospitality, corporate, healthcare, and government settings.
• G.hn Ethernet over Coax Solution G.hn Ethernet-over-Coax solution for hospitality that combines TV DVB-C, DVB-T and Internet data over existing coaxial cable, combined with Gigabit WiFi6 Access Points. Supports up to 1.7 Gbit/s with 1 master + up to 16/32 slave receivers, enabling cost-effective WLAN coverage and network separation (GDPR compliance) in hospitality and healthcare environments.
• HDD-265 IP Decoder Black-boxed IP decoder supporting UHD/HD/SD resolutions up to 4Kp30 with HEVC/H.264 decoding, HDMI and VGA output, and multicast/unicast support. Sold via special offer at UVP €249 with discounted price €169 while stocks last.
• HDD-264 Full-HD IP Decoder 1080p60 IP decoder supporting H.264 with HDMI, CVBS, and VGA outputs, supporting up to 4 simultaneous stream inputs as a 4-picture MOSAIC TV display. Sold via special offer at UVP €219 with discounted price €139 while stocks last.
• BIG-1050X IP-IP Streaming Protocol Converter IP-IP streaming gateway supporting up to 50 input to 50 output streams via 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Supports Multicast UDP/RTP, Unicast, SRT (all 3 modes), HTTP, RTMP, HLS, and RTSP/RTP. Includes web-interface stream analyser, MPTS/SPTS conversion, and dual redundant wide-range power supplies.
• Mini-Decoder (HEVC/UHD IP Decoder) H.264 decoder with HEVC and UHD stream input support (max 4Kp30). Features HDMI output with Full HD 1080p60 downscaling and mosaic picture support for digital signage, plus USB mp4 playback.
• SHC-12G 12G-SDI to HDMI Converter 12G-SDI to 2x HDMI 2.0 converter supporting up to 4K UltraHD 60p with optional downscaling. Supports color schema 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 HDMI 2.0 output. Targets broadcast and pro-AV applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solutions deployed in more than 120-room installations (e.g., military barracks in Kuwait)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PROTEL Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPROTEL Co. Ltd. is the designated regional sales and support partner for BLANKOM covering Turkey, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, and the CIS countries. Based in Istanbul, Turkey (Perpa, B-Blok, 2. Kat, No: 27, Sisli, 34381 Istanbul), PROTEL handles local sales inquiries, technical support, and project implementation for BLANKOM products in the covered regions.
• OmniscreenTVcoreTechnology or IntegrationOmniscreenTV (based in Australia) is an IPTV system developer and leading company in Middleware and Digital Signage Applications. BLANKOM integrates OmniscreenTV as the middleware and digital signage platform across its IPTV product lines. The partnership enables BLANKOM to offer complete turnkey IPTV systems with branded portals, VoD, and digital signage for hospitality, corporate, and government environments.
• DVEOcoreTechnology or IntegrationDVEO (based in California, USA) is a leader in video encoding, transcoding, delivering, and decoding over IP. Founded in 1981, DVEO was named by Streaming Media as one of the most important, most innovative, and most interesting companies in the online video field in the 2020 Streaming Media 50 list. BLANKOM distributes DVEO products as part of its technology partner ecosystem for encoding and transcoding solutions.
• TelestecoreTechnology or IntegrationTeleste (based in Finland) manufactures professional DVB-IP platform solutions including the Luminato 4x4 (advanced modular platform) and Luminato 4H (hospitality version). BLANKOM/IRENIS acts as a distributor for Luminato headend platforms across MEA (Middle East and Africa) region for various countries. The partnership provides BLANKOM with a high-end modular DVB-IP platform for large-scale professional deployments with dual PSU, hot-swap modules, CLI, SNMP, Web-Interface, and DVB/IP bulk scrambling support.
• Rainbow-Web.comminorOthersRainbow-Web.com hosts the BLANKOM website on high-security servers in Germany. Based in Asunción, Paraguay, Rainbow-Web provides web hosting infrastructure services for the company's web presence. Website hosting is on high-security servers in Germany.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Teleste: Finland-based manufacturer of professional DVB/IP headend platforms including the Luminato 4x4. Direct overlap with BLANKOM's IRDs, multiswitches and headend portfolio; BLANKOM is also a Teleste distributor in MEA, evidencing close product/market comparability.
• Appear: Norway-based specialist in professional video contribution and distribution hardware, including headend processing, encoding and multiplexing — directly overlapping with BLANKOM's IRD, encoder and IP gateway portfolio for broadcasters and operators.
• WISI Communications: German-headquartered provider of professional headend and signal processing solutions for cable, satellite and IPTV operators. Strongly comparable to BLANKOM in target verticals (hospitality, cable operators, MDU) and in engineering/Mittelstand positioning.
• DVEO: California-based vendor of video encoding, transcoding, and IP delivery products. Named alongside BLANKOM as a mutual technology partner, and competes in the same niche of professional IP video appliances.
• Ateme: France-based provider of video compression, transcoding and headend solutions for broadcasters, operators and OTT platforms. Comparable in product scope (encoding/transcoding) and in pursuing professional broadcast and DVB customers similar to BLANKOM's.
• Promax Test & Measurement: Spain-based manufacturer of test & measurement instruments for broadcasting, telecommunications and IPTV. Listed as a BLANKOM technology partner and competes for engineering attention in the same professional broadcast channel.
• Dektec: Netherlands-based specialist in professional DVB/ATSC/OTT test, measurement and developer hardware. Listed as a BLANKOM technology partner and addresses the same broadcast engineering buyer.

Emerging players

• Viaccess-Orca: Provider of IPTV/OTT middleware, DRM and headend solutions for operators and hospitality. Comparable to BLANKOM's OmniscreenTV integration scope and overlapping target customers in hospitality and operator segments.
• Tripleplay: Provider of IPTV, digital signage and room management solutions targeted at hospitality, corporate and stadia — directly comparable to BLANKOM's IPTV/middleware/digital signage offering for similar verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Harmonic: US-based incumbent in video delivery infrastructure (encoding, playout, DOCSIS/edge QAM, cloud-native headends). Overlaps with BLANKOM in EDGE-QAM, encoders and headends but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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