Ars Technica reports on the formation of a new consortium by Apple, Microsoft, Sony BMG, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Real, as well as 5 others.
The Digital Data Exchange (DDEX) group aims:
• ‘To develop and maintain a robust framework of communication standards to support the digital distribution of digital content with the initial focus on music and music-related assets;
• To improve the efficiency of information sharing and transaction processing between participants in the music supply chain through use of Standards; and,
• To promote global awareness and compliant implementation of these Standards’