Octopus Newsroom

What Octopus Newsroom does

Octopus Newsroom is a privately held Czech software company founded in Prague in 1999 that develops newsroom computer systems (NRCS) for the broadcast industry. Its flagship product, Octopus 12, is a story-centric news production platform that unifies planning, script writing, rundown management, collaboration, and multi-platform publishing (TV, radio, web, social) for television and radio broadcasters. The platform uses Java-based architecture with MOS protocol connectivity, web client capabilities, and supports on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployment models, integrating with more than 100 third-party technologies spanning graphics, MAM, automation, teleprompters, social media, CMS, and AI engines. The company also offers iReporter, an add-on user-generated content platform for capturing eyewitness video via mobile and web.

Octopus monetizes through a mix of subscription and perpetual software licenses plus professional services (implementation, training, workflow customization), with enterprise sales executed through three regional headquarters (Prague for EMEA, New York for Americas, Bangkok for APAC), regional sales directors covering North America, Africa, and Latin America, and channel partners such as LOGIC Media Solutions (Germany) and StudioTech (Africa) handling local delivery. The customer base spans 400+ newsrooms and 18,000+ daily users across 60+ countries, with named references including RTL Deutschland, Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV), Czech Television, TV Nova, Radio Free Europe, MediaCorp Singapore, and RTVS Slovakia. Recent strategic activity centers on deploying Octopus 12 with embedded AI features (Contextual AI, on-premise LLM, AI-powered workflows), executing large-scale legacy replacements (NC Power at RTL, Avid iNEWS in Latin America), and expanding into emerging markets in LATAM and Africa.

Name

Octopus Newsroom

Legal name

Octopus Newsroom s.r.o.

Website

https://octopus-news.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Octopus Newsroom is a Czech software company founded in 1999 that provides story-centric newsroom computer systems (NRCS) for TV, radio, and digital broadcasters, serving 400+ newsrooms and 18,000+ users across 60+ countries with its Octopus 12 platform and iReporter UGC add-on.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Newsroom Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery, Redundancy & Continuity (Backup Playout) (MPAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Newsroom computer systems
• Broadcast news production
• NRCS software
• News production system
• User-generated content platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Octopus 12 and iReporter sold as software licenses to TV and radio broadcasters. Offers both perpetual one-off licensing and subscription models to accommodate different budget requirements.
2. Implementation & Training Services: Professional services including system installation, on-site training for journalists, producers, and technical staff, and workflow customization delivered through partners.
3. Channel Partner Resale: Products resold through regional partners like LOGIC Media Solutions who handle local sales, implementation, and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Octopus Newsroom develops and sells Octopus 12, an AI-powered, story-centric Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) that unifies planning, writing, and publishing for TV, radio, web, and social news production. The company also offers iReporter, a user-generated content platform with a mobile app and web portal that lets broadcasters capture eyewitness video submissions from stringers. Software is sold via subscription or perpetual licenses, supplemented by implementation, training, and channel partner services.

Product overview

Octopus Newsroom offers a unified product portfolio centered on Octopus 12, a flexible, AI-powered newsroom computer system (NRCS) for broadcast news production across TV, radio, web and social platforms. The platform integrates with iReporter, a user-generated content add-on module for capturing eyewitness content via mobile and web. Together, these products provide a complete news production ecosystem with story-centric workflows, real-time collaboration, assistive AI capabilities, and over 100 third-party integrations for graphics, MAM, automation, teleprompters, social media, and AI technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Octopus 12: AI-powered, story-centric newsroom computer system (NRCS) that unifies planning, writing, and publishing for broadcast news production across TV, radio, web, and social platforms.
• iReporter
• Octopus Journalist App

Products and services

• Octopus 12 AI-powered, story-centric Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) that unifies planning, writing, collaboration, and publishing for TV, radio, web, and social news production. Supports on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployments with MOS protocol integration and 100+ third-party connectors.
• iReporter User-generated content platform that enables newsrooms to capture eyewitness videos and contributions from trusted stringers through a mobile app and web-based video portal with full copyright control.
• Octopus Journalist App Mobile application enabling reporters to create stories, update rundowns, and contribute to breaking news from the field, with real-time sync back to the newsroom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully migrated 130+ users at a major Latin American broadcaster from legacy Avid iNEWS system with minimal disruption.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration56 records

AI capability10 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• LOGIC Media SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2026LOGIC Media Solutions serves as project manager, reseller, training provider, and primary point of contact for RTL Deutschland nationwide newsroom implementation. Conducted advanced technical workshops and coordinated integration of complex third-party systems for successful ntv go-live and ongoing rollout.
• StudioTechcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2026StudioTech delivered CRTV deployment in Cameroon as national public broadcaster modernization. Expert local partner providing broadcast integration services for successful on-air launch supporting both TV and radio production.
• VizrtmajorTechnology or IntegrationGraphics and virtual studio technology partner. Vizrt integration enables seamless connection between Octopus newsroom workflows and Vizrt graphics systems.
• Sony (ELC)majorTechnology or IntegrationSony Electronic Live Production Central integration enhances control room efficiency through tighter synchronization and faster show preparation.
• Grass ValleymajorTechnology or IntegrationMAM and playout automation partner. Grass Valley integration enables media asset management and playout workflow connectivity.
• AutoscriptmajorTechnology or IntegrationTeleprompter integration partner. Deployed at CRTV Cameroon for streamlined workflow from story creation to on-air delivery.
• MosartmajorTechnology or IntegrationStudio automation integration. RTL Deutschland integration was completely redesigned from ground up using Octopus story template framework, fundamentally re-engineering the workflow.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grass Valley: Grass Valley provides MAM, playout, and broadcast automation solutions including newsroom integrations. A major integration partner to Octopus, while also competing in adjacent broadcast technology categories.
• ChyronHego: ChyronHego provides broadcast graphics and news production workflows with strong overlap in TV newsroom technology. Comparable as a broadcast technology vendor serving enterprise news operations.
• Vizrt Group: Vizrt is a major broadcast graphics and playout technology provider that also offers newsroom workflow integration. While a key technology partner to Octopus, Vizrt's broader portfolio positions it as a potential full-stack competitor.
• Ross Video: Ross Video offers broadcast graphics, production switchers, and newsroom workflows as part of a broader broadcast technology portfolio. Comparable in serving enterprise broadcasters with integrated production solutions.
• Sony (Professional Solutions): Sony's Electronic Live Production Central (ELC) and broader broadcast portfolio integrate with Octopus but also compete in the news production ecosystem. Sony serves enterprise broadcasters with end-to-end production solutions.

Direct peers

• Dalet: Dalet provides media workflow and newsroom production platforms (Dalet News) used by major broadcasters. Overlaps with Octopus on news production workflows, MAM integration, and multi-platform publishing.
• ENPS (Evertz Microsystems): ENPS, owned by Evertz, is another leading newsroom production system serving major broadcasters globally. Directly competes with Octopus in the same NRCS category with similar story-centric workflow capabilities.
• Avid Technology (iNEWS): Avid's iNEWS is the most established NRCS (Newsroom Computer System) for broadcast news production. Direct head-to-head competitor — Octopus has already displaced iNEWS at a major Latin American broadcaster and competes for the same enterprise customer base.

Emerging players

• Pebble Beach Systems: Pebble Beach Systems provides broadcast automation and playout solutions that integrate with newsroom workflows. A smaller, specialized vendor in the broadcast technology stack with adjacent rather than direct competition to Octopus.
• NewsMaker (Custom Consoles / Bitvu): NewsMaker is a smaller NRCS vendor focused on mid-market broadcasters and emerging markets. Partial overlap with Octopus in news production workflows, particularly in cost-sensitive deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/OctopusNewsroom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 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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