Riedel Communications has joined the International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (AIMS) alliance.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Riedel Communications is a pioneer of real-time networks for audio video and communications applications; in particular, digital audio matrix systems and fibre-based real-time media network technology. Riedel products and technologies – including MediorNet, the world’s first fibre-based video network for integrated signal transport – are in widespread use in international broadcasting, sports events, andtheatre and security applications.
‘By joining the Alliance for IP Media Solutions, we extend our product’s format support, providing customers with more benefits of standards-based communications solutions while offering them plug-and-play simplicity,’ says MediorNet Product Manager, Lars Hoehmann. ‘Our aim, as a solutions provider, is to secure their investments and to support them on their path towards IP-based media infrastructures.’
AIMS’ efforts are focused on promoting the adoption, standardisation, development and refinement of open protocols for media over IP, with an initial emphasis on VSF TR-03 and TR-04, SMPTE 2022-6 and AES67. Open standards work for the IP transition is already underway by the 77-member Video Services Forum (VSF), with the support of organisations such as SMPTE and the EBU. AIMS endorses the work of the VSF, and will continue to lend support in the development of a standard approach to IP; more than 30 broadcast equipment suppliers and broadcasters were involved in the development of VSF TR-03, and companies are actively testing and validating it.
AIMS provides specific guidance in its bylaws to its members and to the media industry via the AIMS Roadmap. The organisation endorses an IP transition plan that includes support for SMPTE 2022-6, AES67 and VSF recommendations TR-03 and TR-04. Membership in AIMS is available to all individuals and companies that support open standards and share a commitment to the group’s founding principles.
More: www.aimsalliance.org
