Development Advancements: IPMX Prepared for Next Stage of Evolution
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) and the Video Services Forum (VSF) have announced the successful completion of the IPMX Tested Event 2025, a significant milestone in the development and validation of the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) set of specifications. This multivendor interoperability event took place at Evertz in Burbank, CA, from March 24 to 28, gathering 12 companies to test IPMX devices and systems extensively according to the IPMX Tested Test Plan and key technical documents. The event demonstrated successful interoperability across all tested profiles for video, audio, and system behavior, laying fundamental groundwork as the IPMX project progresses towards the next phase.
The IPMX project is an industry effort aimed at developing a unified and scalable AV solution. It is constructed upon the proven foundations of SMPTE ST 2110 for media transport and the AMWA NMOS suite for device discovery, registration, and control. To cater to the needs of Pro AV workflows, IPMX adds essential features such as support for compressed video, simplified system timing, HDCP, and system profiles for easier and more practical deployment.
According to Jack Douglass, chair of the IPMX Activity Group, "The results of this year's testing event demonstrate the dedication and collaboration of the companies participating in IPMX. We are making good progress towards delivering IPMX to the industry, and these successful results show that IPMX will provide the interoperable, scalable, and open AV-over-IP solution the professional AV market needs."
Among the enhancements that have resulted from the testing events, the focus lies on strengthening NMOS testing, providing clear infrastructure guidelines, and expanding automation for a smooth and dependable certification process.
IPMX aims to provide seamless integration across different devices and systems, enabling flexible and scalable AV setups. The open standards approach of IPMX ensures a widely accepted and interoperable framework for AV over IP, catering to diverse Pro AV workflows. As IPMX continues to evolve and gain momentum from events like the IPMX Tested Event 2025, the industry is moving closer to a future-proof AVoIP solution.
- The IPMX Tested Event 2025, completed by AIMS and VSF, tested not only video and audio profiles but also system behavior, ensuring the development of a unified and scalable AV solution.
- As the IPMX project moves towards the next phase, it continues to expand automation in its certification process, aiming to provide a smooth and dependable AV-over-IP solution.
- The IPMX project, built upon SMPTE ST 2110 and AMWA NMOS, adds features like compressed video, simplified system timing, HDCP, and system profiles to cater to the needs of Pro AV workflows and promote data-and-cloud-computing, technology integration in the professional AV market.
