Modernize Your Newsroom While Staying on Air.

Octopus is the news production system (NRCS) that takes every story from planning to air – with embedded AI you control. Story-centric or rundown-centric. On-premise, cloud, or hybrid. Integrated with 100+ tools you already own.
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Meet Octopus 13.

Introducing agentic workflows.
Everything you need to run a modern newsroom.

Smart Newsroom Workflows

Secure AI access to newsroom data, context, and workflows via Octopus MCP.

Story-Centric or Rundown-Centric

Choose what fits your team’s workflow across TV, radio, web, and social.

Multi-Platform Publishing

Write once, publish everywhere. Focus on the story instead of reformatting it for every platform.

Real-Time Collaboration

Instant sync across all devices and teams. Stay connected via WhatsApp, Slack, or Teams.

Powerful Rundown Management

From planning to playout, keep every story, segment, and change perfectly in sync.

100+ Integrations

MOS and API connectivity. Connect to MAM, graphics, automation, AI, socials and CMS tools.

We believe great software starts with the right tools. That’s why we combine innovative technology with a deep understanding of how modern newsrooms work.

Octopus Newsroom

Latest Innovations.

Keeping your newsroom one step ahead.

Story Context via SOM

Keep editorial content and automation logic together.

AI Assistant

AI-powered newsroom, editorial control retained

Contextual AI

AI that knows your newsroom’s story

Mobile Friendly Web Client

Run your newsroom from anywhere.

Why Choose Us

Why Leading Newsrooms
Choose Octopus.

The reliability, support, and speed that keep stories – and teams – in motion.

Assistive AI Philosophy

AI that enhances journalists’ judgement; 
it never replaces them.

Scalability & Security

Designed for single stations and national wide networks, with on-premise, cloud or hybrid deployments.

Editorial Speed

From story idea to airtime, 
manage every phase in one flow.

Decades of Experience

Trusted by 400+ newsrooms 
and 18,000 users worldwide.

100+ Integrations. Infinite Flexibility.

Octopus connects seamlessly to graphics, MAM playout, automation, AI engines, social media, and web CMS through MOS and open APIs.

Your Next Big Upgrade
is One Click Away.

Join thousands of journalists and news directors who’ve made 
the switch to faster, smarter news production.
Proven Worldwide

Trusted by Industry Leaders
Across the Globe.

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Reliable performance you can count on anytime.

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Trusted by global 
newsroom teams.

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Our team builds, supports, and scales daily for years.

News & Stories

What’s New at Octopus?

Stay updated with the latest news, events, and product announcements.

IBC 2026: The Next Generation Newsroom Is in Motion

From agentic AI and MCP to connected production and flexible workflows, here’s what we brought to Amsterdam.

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On the Show Floor at IBC2026: Octopus Newsroom & farmerswife

We caught up with farmerswife at IBC2026 to explore how connecting Octopus Newsroom with production planning and scheduling can help broadcasters streamline their workflows.

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On the Show Floor at IBC2026: Octopus Newsroom & Vizrt

We caught up with our long-time partner Vizrt to talk about our 10+ year collaboration, the redesigned Octopus & Viz Mosart workflow for RTL Deutschland, and the future of modern broadcasting.

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You Can Meet Us at WABE 2026

Experience Octopus 13 at WABE 2026 in Vancouver and discover how agentic AI, connected production, and smarter, more adaptable workflows are shaping today’s newsrooms.

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