DASH Industry Forum Releases Implementation Guidelines for MPEG-DASH Deployments

DASH-AVC/264 outlines recommendations for deployment of the MPEG-DASH standard to achieve industry-wide interoperability for multimedia streaming

PORTLAND, Ore. — DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF), the organization dedicated to promoting interoperable streaming of multimedia content over Internet has released DASH-AVC/264, its recommended guidelines for deployment of the MPEG-DASH standard.

The MPEG-DASH specification provides a standard method for streaming multimedia content over Internet by simplifying and converging delivery of IP video. This improves user experience while decreasing cost and simplifying workflow. The DASH-AVC/264 Implementation Guidelines recommend using a subset of MPEG-DASH, with specific video and audio codecs in order to promote interoperability among deployments in the industry.

“Facilitating complete interoperability is the key to achieving rapid market adoption of the MPEG-DASH standard,” said Dr. Iraj Sodagar, DASH-IF President and Chairman of the Board. “The DASH-AVC/264 Implementation Guidelines offer companies a roadmap for developing interoperable products and services through real-world use cases from the multimedia streaming market.”

The DASH-AVC/264 Implementation Guidelines:

• Provide an open, interoperable standard solution in the multimedia streaming market
• Address major multimedia streaming use cases including on-demand, live and time-shift services
• Outline the use of two specific MPEG-DASH profiles
• Describe specific audio and video codecs and closed caption format
• Outline the use of common encryption

The Guidelines were created by the 67 industry-leading DASH-IF member companies, including founding members Akamai, Ericsson, Microsoft, Netflix, Qualcomm and Samsung. The DASH-AVC/264 Implementation Guidelines are also aligned with initiatives from other industry standards bodies and consortia including HbbTV, DECE, DTG, HD-Forum, OIPF, EBU and DLNA.

Future guideline updates will address advanced services and applications, including multichannel audio and HEVC support. The updated guidelines are expected to be available later this year.

DASH-IF will host a conference call on June 27 at 11:00am Pacific Time to provide the media with in-depth information about the DASH-AVC/264 Implementation Guidelines. To register for this event, visit http://dashavc264.eventbrite.com.