The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) marked a defining moment for professional AV-over-IP at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 (ISE 2026), with the official launch of Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) as a fully developed, certifiable standard.
The show became the first major industry platform to showcase formally certified IPMX products — a milestone that signals IPMX’s transition from specification to deployable, market-ready technology.
The launch at ISE follows the inaugural IPMX Product Testing and Certification Event held January 19–23, 2026, at the European Broadcasting Union headquarters in Geneva. Hosted by AIMS in collaboration with the Video Services Forum (VSF), the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), and the EBU, the event marked the first opportunity for manufacturers to formally certify products built to the IPMX specification.
The Geneva certification event was the culmination of extensive technical groundwork — including plugfests, preparation sessions, and test-suite development — conducted over the past year. Products that successfully completed the rigorous validation process now qualify to carry the IPMX branding, confirming verified compliance with transport, interoperability, and control requirements defined in the TR-10 series of specifications.
This certification milestone effectively moves IPMX from a developing framework into a standards-based ecosystem ready for real-world deployment.
At ISE, AIMS showcased the first wave of certified IPMX-compliant products. The display was complemented by a live demonstration highlighting real-world IPMX deployments and practical implementation in Pro AV environments.
The demonstration underscored IPMX’s ease of deployment and operation — key considerations for system integrators and end users seeking reliable, interoperable AV-over-IP solutions without the constraints of proprietary systems.
Partner kiosks within the AIMS booth featured member companies including Packet Storm, Providius, Evertz, MegaPixel, and Meinberg. These demonstrations showcased interoperability across a broad spectrum of standards and technologies, including SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, JPEG XS, and Audinate’s Dante platform.
Developed by AIMS in collaboration with Video Services Forum (VSF) and the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), IPMX builds upon SMPTE ST 2110, implementing a standards-based approach tailored to both broadcast and Pro AV markets.
While simplifying the deployment of ST 2110-based systems, IPMX introduces features designed specifically for Pro AV workflows, including:
* Asynchronous audio and video support for live production and presentation environments
* 4K60 transmission over a single gigabit network
* HDCP support for content protection
* A control layer based on AMWA’s NMOS specifications, reducing reliance on proprietary control protocols
By integrating NMOS-based control and interoperable media transport, IPMX aims to create a predictable, multi-vendor ecosystem — addressing one of the long-standing challenges in AV-over-IP deployments.
A Decade of Open Innovation
ISE 2026 also marked the 10-year anniversary of AIMS. The anniversary underscores AIMS’ decade-long commitment to advancing open standards for media-over-IP and fostering collaboration across broadcast and Pro AV communities.
With formal certification now in place and interoperable products entering the market, IPMX represents a significant step toward shifting the AV-over-IP landscape away from proprietary silos and toward a truly open, standards-based ecosystem.
For integrators, manufacturers, and end users alike, ISE 2026 may well be remembered as the moment IPMX moved from promise to practice — and from specification to industry standard.
