With mobile connectivity driving global video consumption it is paramount to empower the media industry with the adequate tools to access the 5G media platform. Simplifications, support and workflow abstractions are needed in a dynamic world of applications, software-centric solutions and agile developments. Providing access to open software tools to support prototyping, trials and possibly even deployments is a key priority.

The 5G-MAG Reference Tools Development Programme is now developing the ecosystem of common open software reference tools to support the implementation and interoperability of 5G Media technologies.