Digital Media and Culture

Cross-platform distribution and video streaming shape digital value creation and place high demands on performance, interoperability and scalability. At the same time, within the European context, there are increasing demands for transparency, traceability, and responsible platform operation. Amid pressure for sustainability, measurable energy and emissions impacts along the streaming chain are coming into focus. In addition, the need for quality assurance and tamper detection is increasing, and these must be continuously evaluated. Open data remains key to enabling interoperability and data-driven innovation.

Why FOKUS

Fraunhofer FOKUS combines software engineering with domain expertise in internet-based media, networks, and data platforms. We support sustainable streaming and personalization through measurable evaluation throughout the streaming chain. To ensure trust and quality, we develop and evaluate methods for quality assurance and trustworthy content. For live media applications at major events, we combine our media expertise with the development and testing of temporary, portable 5G network infrastructures. And we implement open-data platforms that strengthen interoperability and reuse as the foundation for data-driven innovation.

Solutions within the field of application

Personalization, Streaming, and Media Quality

Technologies and solutions for sustainable video streaming, intelligent personalized content creation, and the management and quality assurance of digital media across various devices and platforms.

Fraunhofer FOKUS develops and evaluates web-based solutions for streaming, monitoring, personalization, and the detection of tampering, and supports industry partners in the development of interoperable and energy-efficient media offerings.

5G for Live Production and Mobile Media Network

Temporary, portable 5G networks and test environments for applications that require high bandwidths, low latency, and flexible network infrastructures for the transmission of media content. 

Fraunhofer FOKUS develops and tests mobile 5G solutions for temporary deployments and large-scale events. This enables the creation of flexible testing and network infrastructures for live production, media transmission, and other real-time applications.

Open Data for Interoperability and New Digital Services

Open data platforms for the structured provision, description, and discoverability of open data as a foundation for analysis, interoperability, and data-driven innovation.

Fraunhofer FOKUS develops solutions for the management and provision of open data, thereby laying the groundwork for the sustainable harvesting, networking, and reuse of digital information, as well as for new processes, products, and services.

Trustworthy Media Content

Methods and solutions to make the origin, processing, and trustworthiness of digital content transparent and verifiable.

Fraunhofer FOKUS develops approaches that ensure origin and authenticity information is secured and presented in a traceable manner throughout the entire media chain – from recording to playback – and that enable the identification of manipulated content.

Our Experts

Robert Seeliger

Contact Press / Media

Dipl.-Ing. FH Robert Seeliger

Innovation Principal | Media Tech, AI & Advanced Streaming

Expert in Media Delivery Platforms, Video Streaming and Internet-based Media

Phone  +49 30 3463-7262

Stefan Pham

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Dipl.-Inform. Stefan Pham

Senior Project Manager

Expert in Media Provenance, Authenticity, and Trustworthiness of Digital Media

Phone +49 30 3463-7103

Marc Emmelmann

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Dipl.-Ing. Marc Emmelmann

Senior Scientist

Expert in Future Network Architectures and High Mobility Wireless Communication Systems

Phone +49 30 3463-7268