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BOTHELL, Wash. — April 4, 2025 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) and the Video Services Forum (VSF) today 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.

Held at Evertz in Burbank, California, from March 24 to 28, this multivendor interoperability event brought together 12 leading companies to put IPMX devices and systems through a comprehensive series of tests based on the IPMX Tested Test Plan and key IPMX technical documents. The event confirmed successful interoperability across all tested profiles for video, audio, and system behavior — laying critical groundwork as the IPMX project advances toward its next phase.

IPMX is an open, interoperable set of specifications designed to bring Pro AV systems into the world of IP-based media transport. Built on the proven foundations of SMPTE ST 2110 for media transport and the AMWA NMOS suite for discovery, registration, and control, IPMX adds essential features tailored for Pro AV workflows, including support for compressed video, simplified system timing, HDCP, and system profiles to make deployment more practical and scalable.

Importantly, IPMX is not a departure from ST 2110 and NMOS — it is an adaptation, designed for compatibility while reducing the complexity often associated with broadcast-centric deployments. The goal is to make ST 2110 and NMOS technologies more accessible and interoperable for manufacturers and integrators serving the larger Pro AV market.

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“The results of this year’s testing event are a testament to the dedication and collaboration of the companies participating in IPMX,” said Jack Douglass, chair of the IPMX Activity Group. “We are progressing rapidly and steadily toward delivering IPMX to the industry, and these successful results show that IPMX will provide the interoperable, scalable, and open AV-over-IP solution that the professional AV market needs.”

Building on the momentum from prior testing events, the IPMX Tested Event 2025 not only validated the strength of the specifications but also provided valuable insights for refining the IPMX Tested Test Plan. Enhancements to NMOS testing, clearer infrastructure guidelines, and expanded automation are all being prioritized to ensure a smooth and trusted certification process.

Participating companies earned IPMX Early Adopter and IPMX Supporter badges, which will be proudly displayed on their products and at their 2025 NAB Show booths, highlighting their leadership and commitment to advancing open standards.

See IPMX in Action at the 2025 NAB Show

Visitors to NAB in Las Vegas will have multiple opportunities to experience the latest developments with IPMX:

• Visit the AIMS booth (West Hall, Booth W2843) — Add to NAB planner

• Attend the IP Showcase technical presentations at the Tech Chat Stage, located just steps from the AIMS booth — View schedule

• Register for IPMX Training: The Essentials on Tuesday, April 8, in Room W317 — Reserve a seat

With the progress demonstrated at the IPMX Tested Event 2025, and with a growing community of early adopters, the IPMX Activity Group invites the entire industry to see the results firsthand, engage with the technology, and participate in shaping the future of open standards for AV over IP.

BOTHELL, Wash. — April 3, 2025 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) invites attendees of the 2025 NAB Show to join “IPMX Training: The Essentials,” an exclusive, in-depth training session focused on IPMX, the emerging open standard for AV-over-IP based on SMPTE ST 2110 and AMWA NMOS. Taking place on Tuesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, Room W317, this free-to-attend session will deliver practical, real-world knowledge for anyone working with media-over-IP technology. Attendees will gain insight into how IPMX builds on the proven foundation of ST 2110 and NMOS to bring interoperability, flexibility, and scalability to Pro AV and broadcast applications.

“With IPMX and open standards becoming a priority for AV-over IP, having a solid foundation of information regarding best practices is a key advantage in the AV and broadcast industries,” said Andrew Starks, board of directors member and marketing working group chair for AIMS. “Whether they’re new to IPMX or looking to deepen knowledge, this training will provide attendees with a great opportunity to learn directly from the people shaping the future of AV-over-IP.”

Led by leading experts, the session highlights include:

• The IPMX specification suite
• The NMOS control plane
• Timing and synchronization essentials
• How to build an IPMX system

Registration is not required for this session, but registered attendees will receive priority seating, so early sign-up is encouraged. To reserve a seat, attendees can visit

ipmxtrainingtheessentials.rsvpify.com.

AIMS is also hosting the IP Showcase on the Tech Chat Stage in the West Hall. Attendees can explore the full presentation schedule and add sessions to their personal NAB Show schedules here.

Created by AIMS in collaboration with VSF and AMWA, IPMX implements a standards-based approach founded on SMPTE ST 2110, with features and capabilities that target the specific needs of the broadcast and Pro AV industries. In addition to simplifying the implementation of SMPTE ST 2110 and ensuring interoperability for AV-over-IP systems, IPMX incorporates core features tailored to Pro AV installations. These features include asynchronous audio and video support suitable for both live production and Pro AV presentations, 4K60 transmission over a single gigabit network, and HDCP for content security. IPMX also includes a control layer provided by AMWA’s NMOS specifications, which enhances device interoperability and eases the dependency on a myriad of proprietary control system protocols.

BOTHELL, Wash. — March 19, 2025 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), and the Video Services Forum (VSF) today announced the IP Showcase presentation schedule for the 2025 NAB Show, April 6-9, in Las Vegas. This year, a total of 16 live 20-minute presentations will take place throughout the show on the Tech Chat Stage, located across the aisle from AIMS in Booth W2843 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Each day at the 2025 NAB Show, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about a wide range of IP-related topics from top experts — from the latest developments in IPMX and NMOS to live media production, security challenges, network infrastructure, on-prem and cloud channel origination, and much more. Here are six examples of the presentations that will be given during the show:

“The IP Showcase is a gathering place for industry leaders to exchange real-world insights and innovations that are driving the future of IP media,” said Andrew Starks, AIMS board member and director of product management at Macnica. “As always, the presentations at the 2025 NAB Show will offer invaluable expertise on a diverse range of topics, with IPMX being the headliner. With IPMX’s final steps happening this year — combined with the ongoing convergence of the broadcast and Pro AV industries — NAB is the perfect venue for bringing attendees up to speed on the open-interoperability framework.”