Based in Tbilisi, just next door to the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB), Rustavi 2 shares deep ties with the country’s public media landscape—many of the same engineering minds navigate both channels. While GPB opted for a different newsroom system several years ago, Rustavi 2 found a more adaptable and future-ready solution in Octopus NRCS.
Integration with In-House Graphics
One of the key challenges was integrating Octopus with Rustavi 2’s in-house graphics system, powered by Orad. Rising to meet this, their development team built a custom MOS gateway—a crucial piece that ensures smooth communication between systems and keeps their production flow uninterrupted.
The Octopus deployment
Now fully integrated, Rustavi 2 benefits from the intuitive, story-centric workflows that Octopus is known for—designed to help journalists move fast, stay focused, and publish with confidence across any platform.
The deployment includes:
- All-inclusive Concurrent User Licenses, offering access to the robust Octopus Desktop client
- A seamless connection to their evolving MOS graphics interface,
- A flexible, scalable system designed to grow and adapt with them.
A Future-Proof Newsroom
We’re thrilled to be part of Rustavi 2’s newsroom evolution—supporting them in delivering accurate, high-impact journalism with the speed and fluiditytoday’s audiences expect. Like any good octopus, we adapt to your current—and help you chart what’s next.
Built for Multi-Role Journalists and Growing Newsrooms
At APTV, newsroom staff often wear many hats throughout the day. Octopus Newsroom supports this reality with an intuitive, story-centric workflow that allows journalists to transition smoothly between roles without friction. This flexibility has helped APTV streamline production while maintaining the editorial standards expected from a statewide public broadcaster.
Continuing a Legacy of Innovation
From its historic beginnings to its modern newsroom operations, Alabama Public Television has consistently been a leader in public broadcasting innovation. By choosing Octopus Newsroom, APTV reinforces that tradition-investing in technology that supports today’s production demands while remaining ready for tomorrow’s expansion.
As APTV prepares for its next chapter, Octopus Newsroom stands alongside the network, providing a stable, flexible foundation for public service journalism across Alabama.