Digital Entertainment Network Initiative (DENi) defines a very specific type of network. It collects existing standards and specifies how they work together. By clarifying how over 60 different standards interrelate, DENi makes interoperability between different manufacturers' audio, video, and imaging products possible. This interoperability is achieved with Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) as the common network connection.

It is recommended that DENi devices incorporate a digital content protection system to ensure interoperability provide protection for copyrighted content traversing the DENi network.