Bitfocus Delivers Availability, Security, Usability for Show Control
Bitfocus, a specialist in media control and monitoring, is set to captivate visitors at ISE 2026 (Elgato stand 4P880, Fira de Barcelona) with its latest enterprise features developed in its professional platform, Buttons. These updates ensure stable and secure performance, even for the most intricate shows, broadcasts, or events.
Buttons is an innovative solution that provides a simple, unified user interface for complex technology implementations. System functionality and workflows are designed using a user-friendly drag-and-drop software approach, then seamlessly integrated into specialized hardware like the Elgato Stream Deck. This setup ensures operators stay focused on the task at hand, without unnecessary distractions.
Reliability is paramount in live events, and the latest version of Buttons delivers. It now supports an architecture of three virtual machines (or dedicated hardware) running in parallel, ensuring non-stop performance. This means no more worrying about technical glitches during crucial moments.
Buttons also supports cue lists within its software, eliminating the need for third-party software and the complexities of interworking. These cue lists can be as intricate as the show demands, with multiple levels of stacked actions triggered by a single cue. Additionally, it supports conditional actions based on data from connected devices or other factors like time and date. This enables shows with different versions at various times to have a single cue list that automatically adjusts the variations.
Security is a core feature of the Buttons software environment. Access is protected through a single sign-on scheme, which can be integrated with corporate infrastructures. Hardware devices are activated with access keys, either physical tokens for Stream Deck or biometrics for tablets and computers. These keys automatically set the panel to the right configuration for the task and the individual, ensuring a secure and personalized experience.
"Buttons is developed by media professionals who truly understand the demands of live events and broadcasts," said Ole-Andreas Løvland, Bitfocus CEO. "We listen to our customers' feedback and continuously enhance the system to make it even more user-friendly in real-world applications."
The result is a highly capable platform that brings together all the intelligence needed to build a complete show, along with interfaces to over 700 popular devices from leading media technology vendors. AV professionals will likely recognize the open-source platform Companion: Buttons takes the same approach and adds enterprise-level functionality, making it suitable for even the smallest shows.
The core Buttons software can be hosted on macOS or Windows computers or as virtual machines on a server network. It seamlessly links multiple locations and production elements into a single control environment. Configuration and workflow design are web-based, and users have the freedom to create custom user interfaces for computers, laptops, and tablets. Most users will opt for dedicated hardware like the Elgato Stream Deck range or similar devices from other vendors to simplify live operations.
Experience the latest version of Buttons for yourself at ISE 2026, on stand 4P880. For more information, visit https://bitfocus.io.
