IPMX Achieves Certification Milestone at ISE 2026, Marking Major Step for AV and Broadcast Interoperability

At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, AVNation’s Tim Albright spoke with Andrew Starks of the AIMS Alliance about a major breakthrough for the AV-over-IP industry: the first official IPMX Certified Interoperability Testing Event and the launch of certified IPMX products.

Unlike previous plugfests or informal interoperability trials, this event represented a true certification milestone. The testing was hosted by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and conducted under a formal, structured test plan. Products were required to pass the complete certification process to earn IPMX certification.

The results underscored the maturity of the IPMX ecosystem. Eleven manufacturers achieved certification, representing 58 IPMX-certified products at launch. Because shared implementations can extend certification across product lines, this milestone immediately expands confidence in multi-vendor interoperability using IPMX.

To support system designers and integrators, the AIMS Alliance also introduced an IPMX product registry and certification badge system. Certified products carry a unique ID and QR code linking directly to registry details, making it easier to verify compliance and interoperability during system design and procurement.

For long-time observers of IPMX, the conversation marked a shift from development to deployment. With certified products now available, attention turns to real-world installations, where IPMX-certified devices can be sold, installed, and operated together in complete AV and broadcast systems.

Momentum behind IPMX is further strengthened by its compatibility with SMPTE ST 2110 and AES67, enabling alignment between professional AV and broadcast workflows. This convergence is driving growing interest from enterprise, higher education, live production, and corporate environments where IP-based media infrastructures are rapidly expanding.

As demand increases for open, standards-based AV-over-IP solutions that work across manufacturers, IPMX is emerging as a key interoperability framework for the future of networked media systems.

For more information on IPMX, certification requirements, and the product registry, visit ipmx.io. Watch the full interview and explore more coverage from the ISE 2026 show floor at AVNation.tv.