AIM 6 and ARDx: Adder’s IBC 2026 Best of Show and what changed in IP KVM management
IP KVM Management Software: AIM 6 Transforms Enterprise Control
Managing distributed KVM infrastructure across multiple data centres presents significant operational challenges, from latency issues to fragmented control systems. Enterprises require a unified platform that delivers real-time monitoring and seamless device management without compromising performance or security. Adder’s latest solution addresses these pain points directly.
AIM 6 provides enterprise-grade IP KVM management software designed for ADDERLink INFINITY matrices, enabling centralized control of complex AV and IT infrastructure. The platform delivers award-winning performance—winning Best of Show at both IBC 2026 and InfoComm 2026—while the ARDx SDK extends integration capabilities for custom deployments. IT teams gain enhanced visibility, reduced downtime, and simplified administration across their entire KVM ecosystem.
AIM 6 and ARDx: Adder’s IBC 2026 Best of Show and what changed in IP KVM management
Adder’s AIM 6 won a TVBEurope Best of Show award at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam. It is the management software for ADDERLink INFINITY IP KVM matrices, and it is the second Best of Show it has won this year.
The first came at InfoComm in June, where Adder reports AIM 6 won an AV Technology award and the ARDx SDK won an SVC award. Between the two shows, Adder also upgraded ARDx, its remote access line, on 27 May. This piece covers what each product does and what Adder has not yet said.
What IP KVM matrix management software does
In an IP KVM matrix, any user can be connected to any computer over the network. Management software holds the list of users, devices and connections, decides who may see and control which system, and shows administrators the health of the whole installation.
When a matrix grows past a handful of seats, this layer decides how quickly a fault is found and how safely access is shared. That is the layer AIM 6 redesigns.
Two products, two jobs
What AIM 6 changes
Adder says AIM 6 was redesigned from the ground up on customer feedback. Administrators get real-time visibility of users, devices and connections across the matrix, with system health monitoring and a streamlined interface for day-to-day control. Operators get an enhanced on-screen display for reaching and switching between connected systems with minimal disruption. User access management and front-end protection are improved, and configuration is simpler.
Availability is straightforward for new buyers. ADDERLink INFINITY Manager servers ship with AIM 6 preinstalled from June 2026. Existing customers have had access to an early access download.
Adder’s product page for AIM describes the platform more broadly: Active Directory and LDAP integration, audit logging with CSV and SYSLOG export, an open HTTP-based API used by control systems such as AMX, Crestron and Bitfocus, two-factor authentication, and high availability with failover. That page does not say which of these are new in version 6, so treat it as a description of the platform, and ask us to confirm any specific feature before it goes into a specification.
What the ARDx upgrade added
ARDx is Adder’s out-of-band KVM-over-IP technology for secure remote access to computers across networks and the internet. Its 27 May 2026 upgrade added the following.
| Multi-head support | Several video sources from one workspace, through ARDx-enabled ADDERLink Portal R110 Zero U dongles in HDMI and DisplayPort versions |
| Framerate control | Target framerate set per source, with network bandwidth then optimised automatically |
| Deployment and interface | Auto-discovery and grouping, and a refreshed interface with light and dark modes |
| SDK | Lets integrators embed ARDx in their own platforms, applications and control systems |
| Security | AES-256 link encryption and RSA-2048 authentication, per Adder’s ARDx product page |
| Availability and pricing | Not stated in Adder’s release |
At IBC, Adder showed AIM 6, the ARDx upgrade and SDK, and HLG compatibility on the ADDERLink INFINITY 4000 series for broadcasters monitoring HDR content, from stand 8.C67.
What to check before you plan around it
AIM 6
- Which version your current Manager server runs
- The upgrade route and any cost for existing servers
- Which platform features are new in version 6
ARDx
- Availability and pricing of the 27 May upgrade
- How many heads each remote session needs
- Whether your targets can take an R110 Zero U dongle
Frequently asked questions
What is AIM 6?
AIM 6 is the latest generation of Adder’s management software for ADDERLink INFINITY IP KVM matrix environments. It was redesigned from the ground up on customer feedback and gives administrators real-time visibility of users, devices and connections, system health monitoring, a streamlined interface and an enhanced on-screen display for operators.
Which awards has AIM 6 won?
AIM 6 appears in the TVBEurope Best of Show Awards winners list for IBC2026, announced in September 2026. Adder also reports that AIM 6 won an AV Technology Best of Show award at InfoComm 2026 in June, alongside an SVC Best of Show award for the ARDx SDK. These are trade media product awards, not independent test results.
Do I need new hardware to get AIM 6?
Adder states that new ADDERLink INFINITY Manager servers ship with AIM 6 preinstalled from June 2026, and that existing customers could download an early access version. Adder has not published upgrade terms for existing servers, so confirm the route and any cost before planning a rollout. Enova can check this with Adder for you.
What changed in the ARDx upgrade of 27 May 2026?
Adder added multi-head support, so several video sources can be reached from one workspace through ARDx-enabled ADDERLink Portal R110 Zero U dongles in HDMI and DisplayPort versions. Operators can also set a target framerate per source, after which ARDx optimises network bandwidth automatically. The release adds auto-discovery and grouping, a refreshed interface with light and dark modes, and a new SDK. Adder’s release does not state availability or pricing.
How is ARDx different from the ADDERLink INFINITY matrix?
They do different jobs. The INFINITY matrix distributes KVM signals between users and computers, and AIM manages it. ARDx is Adder’s out-of-band KVM-over-IP technology for secure remote access and management of computers across networks and the internet. Adder’s product page lists AES-256 link encryption and RSA-2048 authentication for ARDx.
What is the ARDx SDK for?
The SDK lets integrators and developers embed ARDx directly into their own software platforms, third-party applications and products, exposing real-time video and programmatic input control. Adder positions it for custom development, automated processes and integration with existing control systems, including AI-driven workflows.
Running an ADDERLink INFINITY matrix?
Enova Technologies is an authorised Adder partner in Singapore. Send us your AIM version and endpoint count, and we will confirm the AIM 6 route with Adder and tell you what it involves.
Ask about AIM 6Sources: Adder blog, One Show. One Winning Performance. AIM 6 Takes Home Best of Show, 13 September 2026. Adder blog, Two Awards. One Event, 19 June 2026. Adder press releases on AIM 6 and the ARDx upgrade. Adder product pages for AIM and ARDx. TVBEurope, Best of Show Awards at IBC2026.
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