SMPTE and AIMS are connected by many shared goals, one of which is to promote multivendor interoperability. SMPTE has a 100-year history of developing industry standards that facilitate interoperability and drive the quality and evolution of motion pictures, television, and professional media. AIMS has engaged leaders from across the broadcast and media industry to create a technology roadmap that helps broadcasters rapidly deploy !exible IP-based production, playout and distribution capabilities. By promoting adoption of IP technology and standards, AIMS drives interoperability.