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AIMS ProAV Working Group to Unveil IPMX Standards and Specifications for AV Over IP at ISE 2020

11384eb February 5, 2020 Featured, Press Release

BOTHELL, Wash. — Feb. 5, 2020 — At ISE 2020 in Amsterdam, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) ProAV Working Group will introduce Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX), a set of open standards and specifications designed to enable carriage of compressed and uncompressed video, audio, and data over IP networks. IPMX addresses the ProAV industry’s need for a single set of common, ubiquitous standards-based protocols that ensure interoperability for AV over IP. The AIMS stand (15-B250) will feature information and technical sessions covering every aspect of IPMX.

“IPMX implements a standards-based approach based on SMPTE ST 2110, with features and capabilities that target the specific needs of the ProAV industry,” said David Chiappini, chair of the AIMS ProAV Working Group. “As manufacturers build IPMX support into their products, end users and integrators can be assured that those products truly conform to an interoperable and open standard for AV over IP.”

In addition to simplifying implementation of SMPTE ST 2110 and ensuring interoperability for AV-over-IP systems, IPMX incorporates further features tailored to ProAV installations. These features include AMWA NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 for discovery, registration, and connection management; and specifications for copy protection and security.

IPMX is the result of the AIMS ProAV Working Group’s efforts to define an open-standards approach to addressing the ProAV world’s move toward IP media. The working group’s approach for ProAV follows AIMS’ broader efforts with the broadcast/media industry — namely, to promote multivendor interoperability that will foster long-term protection of customers’ investments in technology and products. With the new IPMX open standards and specifications approach, AIMS presents a flexible, future-proof way to meet the video, audio, and data requirements of current and future ProAV solutions over IP — a framework for open, easy-to-deploy solutions.

More information about AIMS and its work is available at www.aimsalliance.org. Further information about ISE 2020, which runs Feb. 11-14 at the Amsterdam RAI, is available at www.iseurope.org.

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Taking Standards Into the Coming Decade

11384eb January 28, 2020 Featured, News

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.

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Autumn Is Active For AIMS!

11384eb December 2, 2019 Blog, Featured

Though 2019 is winding down, AIMS activity remains high.

We’ve recently concluded elections for our board of directors and named the leadership for various AIMS working groups. The results are in, and we’ll be in good hands once again with the re-election of experienced board members Christer Bohm of Net Insight, Michael Cronk of Grass Valley, Andreas Hilmer of Lawo, Steve Reynolds of Imagine Communications, Andy Warman of Harmonic.

As you are probably aware, AIMS returned to the AES Pro Audio Convention at the Javits Center in New York, Oct. 16 – 18, with an expanded focus that included video IP networking – including the standards and specifications found in the technology roadmap of the Joint Task Force on Networked Media (JT-NM).  The Audio Engineering Society (AES) and AIMS again collaborated on a professional media networking pavilion and the Audio/Video-Over0IP Technology Pavillion Theater, with a continuous program of 30-minute presentations covering a wide range of topics on audio and video over IP.

If you attended Inter BEE 2019 in Tokyo last month, you had the chance to see AIMS in action as a co-sponsor of the Inter BEE IP Pavillion in Hall 3.  The event was host to a variety of presentations, relay seminars and a demo of connected IP equipment using SMPTE ST 2022-6 and SMPTE ST 2110.

In the meantime, be sure to take advantage of our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds. You’ll get the latest news about the work AIMS members are doing, and you’ll get the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with peers from across the industry!

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AIMS Board Elected for 2019-2020

Chris Lesieutre October 31, 2019 Featured, News

Following the closing of voting on October 18, 2019, the board of directors elected for 2019-2020 are:

Christer Bohm, Net Insight;
Michael Cronk, Grass Valley;
Andreas Hilmer, Lawo;
Steve Reynolds, Imagine Communications;
Andy Warman, Harmonic, Inc.;

 

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AES Show Gets Down to Business

11384eb October 15, 2019 Featured, News

AIMS will again collaborate to create a professional-media–networking pavilion at AES New York. Central to the pavilion will be the AV-over-IP Technology Pavilion Theater, featuring a continuous program of 30-minute presentations covering a wide range of topics relating to delivery of audio and video over IP.

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AIMS and AES Unveil Full Schedule of Presentations for Audio/Video-over-IP Technology Pavilion at AES New York

11384eb October 11, 2019 Featured, Press Release

Industry Speakers Will Cover 20 Audio- and Video-over-IP Topics Including Standards Updates, Technical Tutorials, and Real-World Use Cases

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) and the Audio Engineering Society (AES) today announced the complete lineup of presentations for the Audio/Video-over-IP Technology Pavilion Theater at the upcoming AES New York 2019 show, scheduled for Oct. 16-18 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Over the three-day convention, the theater will feature a continuous program of 30-minute presentations covering a broad range of topics on audio and video networking over IP.

“AES and AIMS are collaborating once again, to present the 2019 Audio/Video-over-IP Technology Pavilion, designed to offer visitors valuable insights and practical knowledge about audio and video over IP networking. And this year, we’ve expanded the scope of the pavilion to include video and other related professional media networking topics,” said Terry Holton, AIMS Audio Group chairman. “Presenters ranging from industry associations and solutions providers to end users and technology developers will share their knowledge and perspectives on the latest developments in audio and video over IP technologies and deployments. Presentations are open to all AES attendees, as well as attendees to the NAB NY Show, which runs in parallel to the AES Convention. The presentations will provide a great learning opportunity for pro audio, broadcast, and pro AV professionals as they transition their operations and businesses to IP.”

The 2019 Audio/Video-over-IP Technology Pavilion Theater presentations will address 20 topics and include technical tutorials, real-world case studies, market/business case analyses, point-of-view/advocacy, and updates on the progress of audio and video over IP standards. Covered technologies will range from AES67 and the SMPTE ST 2110 suite for Professional Media Over Managed IP Networks to AMWA NMOS specifications, timing and synchronization using SMPTE ST 2059, and the emerging JT-NM TR-1001-1 framework for installing, configuring, and interconnecting equipment.

AES New York 2019 will be co-located with the 2019 NAB Show New York, also taking place at the Javits Convention Center Oct. 16-17. The full schedule of presentations for the Audio/Video-over-IP Technology Pavilion is available at: http://www.aes.org/events/147/aoip/?displayall.

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There’s a new IP standard in town

11384eb October 3, 2019 Featured, News

JT-NM TR-1001-1 gives broadcasters an owner’s manual for SMPTE ST 2110-based installations, writes Mike Cronk, AIMS board chairman and core technology VP for Grass Valley, a Belden Brand

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IP Showcase Announces Its Theatre Presentation Lineup for IBC2019

Amy Foley September 9, 2019 Featured, News

IP Showcase Theatre to Feature Over 50 Speakers and More Than a Dozen End-User Case Studies on IP Video and Audio Technologies and Applications

The IP Showcase Theatre lineup for IBC2019 was announced today, and it features more than 50 speakers and panelists covering a full range of IP video and audio technologies and applications over the five-day program. Sponsored by a consortium of industry partners — the Audio Engineering Society (AES), the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®), and the Video Services Forum (VSF) — the IP Showcase has become a must-see attraction at IBC for anyone involved with the transition from SDI to IP, and the IP Showcase Theatre is the hub of education for the event.

“In 2019, SMPTE ST 2110, AMWA NMOS, and related technologies are gaining widespread traction across a number of user communities. As users gain more experience with IP media networks, the IBC2019 edition of the IP Showcase Theatre is a great opportunity for attendees to learn from their experiences,” said Brad Gilmer, IP Showcase executive director. “We’ll have dozens of experts giving presentations and demonstrations throughout the show, and there will be several case studies of actual deployments — all to help people as they transition their facilities to IP. It is a great learning opportunity, and it is open to all attendees at IBC.”

The IP Showcase Theatre at IBC2019 will feature more than a dozen end-user case studies, including:

  • BBC’s new headquarters in Cardiff, Wales, featuring an “IP Live Core” of SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, and Dante.
  • Eurosports’ Technology Transformation, which will provide two private clouds using SMPTE ST 2110 and AES67 for playout of hundreds of live channels in 22 languages.
  • FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, the largest uncompressed IP remote production to date.
  • Telstra’s advanced IP-based live sports production network that stretches across Australia.

The schedule also includes three panel discussions, which will provide a lively forum for examining key aspects of IP media technologies and allow audience members to interact with industry experts. Hosting the sessions will be Matthew Goldman, senior vice president of technology for MediaKind; Thomas Bause Mason, director of standards development for SMPTE; and Ciro Aloisio Noronha, director of technology for Cobalt Digital Inc.

Dozens of other industry experts will describe current and forthcoming industry standards and best practices for IP media systems. Topics include all aspects of SMPTE ST 2110, AES67 audio technologies, IEEE 1588 PTP, AMWA NMOS IS-04 through IS-10, and JT-NM TR-1001-1. IP networking technology experts also will be on hand to discuss buffering, timing, system architecture, clouds, microservices, and best current practices for system control and security.

Speakers will be available to answer questions at the close of each 30-minute session. This program, curated by the VSF, will also be recorded and made available online after IBC2019 closes. The full slate of IP Showcase Theatre programming is available at http://www.ipshowcase.org/theatre-schedule-ibc2019/.

The IP Showcase will once again be held in Rooms E106/E107 at the RAI Amsterdam during IBC2019, Sept. 13-17.

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IBC2019 IP Showcase to Highlight AV-Over-IP and JT-NM TR-1001-1 That Streamlines and Simplifies IP Deployments

Amy Foley September 6, 2019 Featured, Press Release

The IBC Event Completely Dedicated to Open Standards for Real-Time Professional Media Applications. Featuring Educational Presentations and Highlighting Real-World Deployments

The stage is set for the IP Showcase at IBC2019, an education and demonstration pavilion that highlights the benefits of a common set of IP standards and specifications for real-time professional media applications and the growing industry momentum for standards-based IP installations. For its fourth IBC appearance, the IP Showcase will emphasize two new areas: the emergence of open standards for AV-over-IP interoperability and the adoption of the JT-NM TR-1001-1, a set of specifications and guidance designed to make it possible for broadcasters to automate installation and eliminate complexity when deploying IP-based systems.

Pro AV Demonstrations
The IP Showcase will dedicate a demonstration area to highlighting real-world technology solutions for AV-over-IP interoperability based on the SMPTE ST 2110 suite. The display will reflect AIMS’ ongoing efforts and the latest progress in defining an open-standards approach for the pro AV industry’s migration to IP media.

“Now that standards-based IP technologies are seeing mass adoption and use in the broadcast and production communities, they’re beginning to transform the pro AV world — with the same promised benefits of greater interoperability and flexibility, reduced opex, and more streamlined operations,” said David Chiappini, chair of the AIMS Pro AV Working Group. “At IBC2019, we’ll be delivering a key message to pro AV attendees: that SMPTE ST 2110 and related technologies are real, proven open standards that drive maximum innovation, and they cover a wide gamut of features that pro AV professionals want and need. We’ll show that true interoperability is possible in a multivendor AV-over-IP environment using equipment that end users can buy today.”

JT-NM Tested
Also in the spotlight, JT-NM Tested will give visitors a firsthand look at vendors that have implemented the new JT-NM TR-1001-1 specification. Sponsored by the JT-NM and administered by the EBU and IRT — two top European technical bodies — the JT-NM Tested program conducts third-party testing of IP-capable equipment from a range of vendors, the results of which are published in a catalogue available online and at the IP Showcase.

The number of organizations participating in the JT-NM Tested program for TR-1001-1 demonstrates a rapid adoption of TR-1001-1 by vendors. While JT-NM Tested is not a certification program, it provides a snapshot in time of how vendor equipment aligns to key parts of SMPTE standards and JT-NM specifications, providing prospective purchasers and users with a reference as they begin the equipment evaluation and qualification process.

IP Showcase Future Zone
The Future Zone is a demonstration area focused on the latest advances in standards for IP-based broadcast operations. Leveraging the core standards as promoted by the AIMS roadmap — SMTPE ST 2110, AES67, and the newly added JT-NM TR-1001-1 — the Future Zone demonstrations will showcase three technologies that add higher-level functionality to the underlying standards dealing with the transport, connection, and routing of IP signals: AMWA NMOS IS-07 Event and Tally, NMOS IS-08 Audio Channel Mapping, and AMWA BCP-002 Grouping and BCP-003 NMOS API Security: Communications.

IP Showcase Theatre
In the IP Showcase Theatre, industry-leading vendors and broadcasters will offer an extensive schedule of educational presentations, panel discussions, and real-world case studies of IP video and audio for production and playout. An array of IP-based products that leverage the standards will also be on display, as well as many examples of real-world deployments from facilities around the world.

“With SMPTE ST 2110 as the foundational essence transport layer for IP systems, the broadcast industry was the first to unite around standards-based IP operations — and now the professional AV community is following suit. As a result, we’re seeing broader and more mainstream IP deployments that go beyond the groundbreaking work of the early adopters,” said Brad Gilmer, executive director of the IP Showcase. “For those reasons, the IP Showcase displays and theater provide a fantastic opportunity for both vendors and users to learn about standards, strategies, and solutions for making IP installation, maintenance, and security easier and more straightforward.”

The IP Showcase is sponsored by a consortium of industry partners including the Audio Engineering Society (AES), the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®), and the Video Services Forum (VSF). Since making its debut at IBC2016, the IP Showcase has become an important event at major industry trade shows around the world and has helped the industry to galvanize behind the standards-based approach to IP.

The IP Showcase will take place in Room E106/E107 at the RAI Amsterdam Sept. 13-17. More information about the IP Showcase at IBC2019 is available at http://www.ipshowcase.org/.

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AIMS Introduces Updated IP Standards Roadmap, Adding the JT-NM Tech Stack

Amy Foley August 27, 2019 Featured, Press Release

JT-NM TR-1001-1 Includes Specifications and Guidance for Faster, Simpler Installation and Operation of IP Systems Based on SMPTE ST 2110

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today released a significant update to the AIMS roadmap for a standards-based approach to applying IP technologies in broadcast operations. The latest roadmap includes an important addition: JT-NM TR-1001-1, also known as the JT-NM Tech Stack Part 1. Developed by the Joint Task Force on Networked Media (JT-NM) to automate installation and eliminate complexity, JT-NM TR-1001-1 provides specifications and guidance designed to make SMPTE ST 2110-based systems easier to deploy and operate, leading to greater efficiencies for broadcasters.

The addition of the JT-NM Tech Stack Part 1 to the AIMS roadmap is the latest in a progression of IP-based standards that launched with SMPTE ST 2022-6, which established an SDI-over-IP baseline, then added AES67 for audio over IP, and followed with SMPTE ST 2110 for standardized transport of audio, video, and ANC. JT-NM TR-1001-1 enables the creation of network environments in which end users can take delivery of new equipment (compliant to the recommendation), connect it to their networks, and configure it for use with a minimum amount of human interaction. The JT-NM Tech Stack Part 1 summarizes relevant standards, specifications, and documents specific to additional constraints related to this domain of use.

JT-NM TR-1001-1 consists of four areas:
• The network environment defines use of Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for time synchronization of IP flows in the network, DHCP for IP address assignment, LLDP for devices to identify themselves to the media network switches, and DNS-SD for service discovery when using AMWA NMOS IS-04.
• Discovery and registration using AMWA NMOS IS-04 to discover compliant devices on a network and register them with a central registration server that will enable the control system(s) to know what devices are active and are compatible on the network.
• Connection management using AMWA NMOS IS-05 to control switching between IP flows on the network.
• System resource, specifying system-wide constants used by all devices on the network, such as PTP and IS-04.

At IBC2019 Sept. 13-17, the JT-NM Tech Stack Part 1 will be a highlight of the IP Showcase in Room E106/E107 at the RAI Amsterdam. Attendees will be able to learn more about TR-1001-1 and talk to experts about the capabilities it enables. In addition, the JT-NM Tested program will give visitors a firsthand look at vendors that have implemented aspects of the new JT-NM TR 1001-1 specification.

“The JT-NM Tech Stack Part 1 is a critical link in the continuum of standards that are easing the broadcast industry’s transition to IP operations. Now that the industry is seeing broader and more mainstream IP deployments, JT-NM TR 1001-1 will play a key role in making IP installation and operation easier and more straightforward,” said Andy Warman, board member, AIMS. “We’d like to encourage IBC2019 attendees to stop by the IP Showcase, where they can learn a lot more about the AIMS roadmap, including JT-NM TR 1001-1.”