MainStreaming has joined the OpenMOQ Software Consortium, an industry initiative developing open-source software for the Internet Engineering Task Force’s (IETF) Media over QUIC (MOQ) and QUIC standards, as the streaming technology provider seeks to help advance the next generation of low-latency media delivery.
The consortium brings together technology organisations to develop a shared open-source foundation for media transport, supporting the adoption of protocols designed to improve the delivery of live and on-demand video.
As part of its membership, MainStreaming will contribute engineering resources to the development of open-source MOQ software, collaborating with other consortium members on ingest, relay and playback implementations. The organisation said its experience delivering video services for broadcasters, over-the-top (OTT) platforms and internet service providers (ISPs) will help ensure development remains aligned with operational requirements, including reducing latency, improving scalability and enhancing viewer experiences.
MOQ is designed to support ultra-low-latency streaming while efficiently distributing content to large audiences, making it a key technology for live broadcasts and other high-demand streaming applications.
Sergio Carulli, Chief Product Officer at MainStreaming, said the industry requires a common technical foundation capable of meeting growing demands for both scale and low latency in live streaming. “Working alongside other organisations in OpenMOQ allows us to accelerate innovation, contribute our operational expertise, and help establish MOQ as a common foundation for the future of streaming,” he said.
Will Law, Chairman of the OpenMOQ Software Consortium, welcomed MainStreaming’s participation, noting that the organisation’s operational experience in delivering live video at scale would help ensure the consortium’s software development addresses the practical needs of broadcasters and streaming platforms.
