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.

Mobile Friendly Web Client

Run your newsroom from anywhere.

Virtual News Presenter

Turn scripts into dynamic video content.

No-Code Workflow Designer

A visual workflow builder that lets you automate and optimize newsroom processes.

Contextual AI

AI that knows your newsroom’s story

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.

RTL Deutschland Rebuilt Its Viz Mosart Integration on Octopus Story Templates

See how RTL Deutschland modernized its Viz Mosart integration using Octopus Story Templates to streamline automation, standardize production workflows, and support complex multi-studio operations – without compromising editorial flexibility.

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MCP Explained: How Octopus 13 Connects AI to the Newsroom

What is MCP, and why does it matter for the newsroom? Explore how the Model Context Protocol connects AI with Octopus 13 to enable smarter, more connected Agentic Workflows.

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Newsroom computer system (NRCS) for AI-powered, story-centric, multiplatform news production.

Introducing Octopus 13: The Next Generation of Newsroom Technology

Discover Octopus 13, our next-gen NRCS built around agentic AI, connected production, and flexible collaboration. See how O13 helps newsrooms evolve without disrupting the workflows they rely on.

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RTL Deutschland selects Octopus Newsroom for Nationwide News Production.

RTL Deutschland has successfully launched ntv on Octopus as part of its newsroom modernization.

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