NETIA

What NETIA does

NETIA is a French software publisher, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Montpellier, that builds radio automation and broadcast software for professional radio stations and audio producers. Its core platform, RadioAssist, is a fat-client workstation combining production tools (Browser, Record, Snippet, Snippet+, Import/Export), complemented by RadioAssistOnline, a web-based thin-client portal; together these cover ingest, production, scheduling, playout, and monitoring. Specialist modules include AirDDO (manual broadcasting, with full IP/AoIP support across AES67, RAVENNA, DANTE, and LIVEWIRE+), AirPlaylist (automatic broadcasting for webradios), AirMonitor (studio monitoring), FederAll and GridEditor (pipe and antenna grid scheduling), MOSGateway (newsroom system integration), and Kit@Home (remote journalist kit), plus two REST APIs (API Production and API Diffusion). The company integrates with major newsroom systems (iNews, OpenMedia, ENPS, Octopus) and partners with MultiCam Systems for visual radio workflows.

NETIA monetizes primarily through software licensing and recurring subscriptions for its automation suite, with additional revenue from accredited training services delivered to customers, partners, and journalism schools. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales (to national public broadcasters such as Radio France and RTBF and commercial groups like RTL/M6), certified integration and channel partners, and a community-driven motion anchored by the annual Ateliers by NETIA workshops and the Ateliers On Wheels mobile tour. The company operates from three offices (France, Australia, United States) with approximately 30 employees, of whom 15 are developers, and claims more than 30,000 users worldwide across national, regional, and local stations, podcast producers, and educational institutions.

The company is privately held by parent Radio Act, and in May 2023 appointed Simon Leibovici as Managing Director alongside a newly formed Management Committee, with founder-era leader Bruno Tézenas du Montcel transitioning to Chairman. NETIA has positioned AI features in audio quality processing, transcription, and workflow automation, and has won regional recognition including the 2023 Prix du Renouveau at Radio&Podcast Week. Its product suite is RGAA partially compliant at varying levels (RadioAssist ~49%, RadioAssistOnline ~53%, corporate site ~70.7%), reflecting an ongoing accessibility investment.

Name

NETIA

Legal name

NETIA

Website

https://netia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NETIA is a French software publisher, founded in 1993, that provides radio automation and broadcast solutions (RadioAssist suite, AirDDO, AirPlaylist) used by professional radio broadcasters and audio producers across 30,000+ users in France, Australia, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radio Automation Software

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radio Content Production & Studios (On-air Production, Imaging, Jingles) (MPAIAEAL), Podcast Hosting, Distribution & Listening Platforms (BPAMAJAD), Radio Network Distribution & Programming Services (Syndicators, Format Providers) (MPAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Radio automation software
• Broadcast production tools
• Audio workflow management
• Scheduling playout software
• Newsroom integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: NETIA generates revenue through software licensing for its radio automation and broadcast solutions including RadioAssist, RadioAssistOnline, AirDDO, and related tools. The company provides both fat-client and thin-client applications.
2. Training Services: NETIA is an accredited training organization providing training sessions for customers and partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NETIA develops and sells software for radio automation and audio broadcasting, covering the full radio workflow from ingest (recording, importing audio), through production (editing, multitrack assembly), scheduling (program planning, pipe generation, antenna grids), and live playout (manual and automatic broadcasting, monitoring). Its flagship suite is RadioAssist (fat-client workstation), complemented by RadioAssistOnline (browser-based portal), specialized broadcasting tools (AirDDO, AirPlaylist, AirMonitor), the Kit@Home mobile journalist kit, and REST APIs (Production and Diffusion).

Product overview

NETIA is a French software publisher specializing in radio automation and audio broadcasting solutions with a comprehensive software suite spanning the entire radio workflow: ingest, production, scheduling, and playout. The core products are RadioAssist (fat-client workstation combining all production and broadcast tools) and RadioAssistOnline (web-based cloud portal). These are complemented by specialized modules including: for journalists/presenters - Browser (database search/indexing), Production (audio envelope definition), Snippet/Snippet+ (single and multitrack assembly), Record (recording with markers), Export/Import (audio transfer), FeedPlan/FeedIn (automatic stream recording), and Dispatcher (automatic publication); for on-air programmers - FederAll (pipe scheduling), GridEditor (antenna grid management), FederAllService (automatic pipe generation), MusicScheduling Connector (music scheduling sync), MOSGateway (NRCS integration), and AirRun (antenna supervision); for production technicians - AirDDO (manual broadcasting with full IP support via AoIP), AirPlaylist (automatic broadcasting for web radio), AirMonitor (studio monitoring), and AirSupervision (maintenance monitoring); for field journalists - Kit@Home (portable production kit); for developers - API Production and API Diffusion (REST APIs); and for system administrators - ActivityWatcher (action supervision), Purge (content deletion), Administrator (user management), TabEditor (data model configuration), Archives (automated archiving), and WorkflowAssist (workflow engine). The company operates with both on-premise fat-client installations and cloud-based RadioAssistOnline accessible via web browser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RadioAssist: Comprehensive radio production and broadcast software suite integrating all tools for audio workflow including import, editing, recording, and playout.
• RadioAssistOnline (RAO)
• AirDDO
• AirPlaylist
• AirMonitor
• Kit@Home
• FederAll
• GridEditor
• Les Ateliers by NETIA

Products and services

• RadioAssist Fat-client radio automation workstation combining all production and broadcast tools (Browser, Record, Production, Snippet, Snippet+, Export, Import, FeedPlan, FeedIn, FederAll, GridEditor, MOSGateway, AirRun, AirSupervision, etc.) in a single application. Lets users import sounds, edit podcasts, record interviews, schedule programs, and manage audio content. Targets radio broadcasters and audio professionals.
• RadioAssistOnline (RAO) Web browser-based portal enabling users to access RadioAssist tools (Browser, FederAll, Snippet, Snippet+, Record, Import) from any browser for remote content preparation, audio search and indexing, and pipe finalization on the move. Targets radio production teams needing remote access.
• AirDDO9 Manual broadcasting software for complete program production, integrated with studio services (cameras, lights). Supports full IP environment via EMBER+ or DHD ECP consoles, MOXA IoLogik E1200 GPI/O, and AoIP networks including AES67, RAVENNA, DANTE, LIVEWIRE+. Enables operations from a laptop or mini PC without physical sound cards. Targets broadcasters needing portable, IP-based production.
• AirPlaylist Automatic broadcasting tool for webradios and other applications requiring unattended playout. Targets web radio operators and broadcasters needing scheduled automated broadcasting.
• AirMonitor Studio monitoring application accessible via web browser for real-time visualization of programming and antenna broadcasts. Includes production and antenna modes so presenters can organize their time and follow live broadcasts. Targets radio studio operators and presenters.
• Kit@Home Production kit for journalists on assignment, bundling Snippet, Snippet+, and a transfer tool to prepare and send audio content remotely with or without an Internet connection. Targets field journalists and reporters.
• API Production REST API providing access to a wide range of system resources, from single elements to complex pipelines, enabling developers to build automation and integration with production workflows. Targets developers and integrators.
• API Diffusion REST API providing access to broadcasters' resources for live viewing and control of broadcasts. Targets developers and integrators building live broadcast dashboards and control tools.
• NETIA Training Services Accredited training services delivered to NETIA customers, partners, and journalism/media schools, covering radio production workflows using NETIA software. Targets broadcaster teams and educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Radio France reduced equipment footprint by 3x with AirDDO9 for external operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• LINAGORAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Partner presentation at Ateliers by NETIA 2026 on topics of data sovereignty, open source, and AI.
• MultiCam SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2023NETIA and MultiCam Systems collaborate on visual radio production. Integration enables dynamic real-time display of broadcast data, immersive interaction with live show data, automated video selection based on content, synchronized video triggering, MultiCam recording control via audio signals, and automated publication of recordings.
• RTBFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2023Collaboration with Belgium's French-speaking public broadcaster. Includes week-long co-working sessions to co-construct action plans. Work covers quick wins for existing workflows and ambitious new RTBF building project with major technical innovations.
• Radio FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative project with Radio France's DTSI to modernize external operations platforms. Joint development of AirDDO9 with virtual drivers, remote control via Elgato StreamDeck, and GPI connections via Moxa units. Deployed at Cannes Festival and Tokyo Olympics.
• Mediacorp SingaporemajorTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced newsroom integration between NETIA tools and Mediacorp's editorial systems, providing optimized production workflows.
• ABC AustraliamajorTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced newsroom integration with ABC's systems, providing optimized workflows adapted to specific use cases.
• Ngee Ann PolytechnicminorOthersEducational partnership for training radio production using NETIA software.
• ESJ PRO MontpellierminorOthersEducational partnership at NETIA's campus location in Montpellier's Cité Créative.
• CFPJminorOthersJournalism school partnership for professional radio training.
• CELSA SorbonneminorOthersMedia and communication school partnership.
• ISFJ LilleminorOthersJournalism school partnership in northern France.
• EJdG GrenobleminorOthersGrenoble journalism school partnership.
• EPJT ToursminorOthersTours journalism school partnership.
• Studio Tech Audiovisuel EngineeringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner company for audio-visual engineering solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RCS (Radio Computing Services): RCS is the most direct large-scale competitor to NETIA in radio broadcast automation, offering the Zetta radio automation system to radio broadcasters globally. Like NETIA, RCS targets radio production, scheduling, and playout workflows for national and commercial stations.
• ENCO Systems: ENCO Systems is a direct competitor to NETIA in radio automation and playout, with its DAD (Digital Audio Delivery) and ENCO enCart products targeting the same radio production and on-air workflows that NETIA's RadioAssist and AirDDO address.
• WideOrbit: WideOrbit provides radio traffic and automation software directly comparable to NETIA's scheduling and playout modules (GridEditor, FederAll, AirPlaylist), targeting commercial radio groups and broadcasters with workflow automation.
• Pluxbox: Pluxbox is a more cloud-native direct competitor to NETIA in radio automation and playout, offering similar station-grade features with a modern browser-based delivery model comparable to NETIA's RadioAssistOnline (RAO).
• Broadcast Bionics: Broadcast Bionics is a UK-based direct competitor to NETIA, providing radio studio software, phone systems, and content creation tools for radio broadcasters across production and on-air workflows.
• WinMedia: WinMedia is a French-based direct peer to NETIA, offering radio and TV broadcast software suites targeting similar European broadcasters. Both companies operate from France serving similar niche radio automation customers.
• Triton Digital (Omny Studio): Triton Digital's Omny Studio platform provides audio content management, podcasting, and streaming tools to radio broadcasters, overlapping with NETIA's podcast workflow and RadioAssistOnline web capabilities for similar radio-station customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dalet: Dalet is a larger broadcast workflow software incumbent with radio modules in its portfolio, serving a broader set of media verticals (TV, radio, news). It overlaps with NETIA in news/radio customers but competes as a broad-suite vendor rather than a radio specialist.
• Lawo: Lawo is a broader broadcast technology incumbent providing IP-based radio and TV infrastructure (mixing consoles, routing, playout) that overlaps with NETIA's IP-based AirDDO9 in AoIP playout and radio infrastructure integration projects.

Others

• iZotope: iZotope provides professional audio processing and repair tools (RX suite) that complement rather than compete with NETIA's radio automation; many broadcast audio engineers use iZotope within NETIA-led production workflows.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NETIAcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/netia_2
• Instagraminstagram.com/netiasoftware
• TikToktiktok.com/@netia_software?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• Xx.com/NETIA_software
• Facebookfacebook.com/netia.media.software

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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