Company
We are a global NRCS software company, and a proud supplier for newsrooms worldwide.
Mission and vision of Octopus
We are a leading producer of newsroom computer systems in the broadcast industry with 20 years of experience. We develop and supply MOS compliant solutions to TV and News stations, Radio, eSports, Sports and WebTV channels worldwide Our team has a passion for developing the latest technologies, predicting trends in the broadcast industry and delivering the best 24/7 support to our customers.
Founded on the principle that journalists should enjoy making news, Octopus Newsroom produces the software that broadcasters use to deliver the fastest, most complete and interesting news in the world. From New York to Hong Kong, Sao Paulo to Moscow, we assist thousands of daily users in delivering the latest news for on-air broadcasting.
Lightbulb moment
Octopus version 1 is installed at TV NOVA
The first major international installation for TV Today in India, (AajTak).
Euronews in France switches to Octopus
The first multisite installation at Al Jazeera International. Connecting Qatar, Kuala Lumpur, London, and Washington DC
A completely redesigned and redeveloped version of Octopus is introduced and first installed
The first version of the Octopus Journalist App was launched
Octopus introduces integrations with the leading social media sites
Octopus replaces the legacy news production system at MediaCorp Singapore, the leading broadcaster of the entire Southeast Asian region
Octopus opens new offices in Bangkok and San Francisco
Octopus is selected by one of the largest eSports companies for their show production in Los Angeles and Berlin
Year Anniversary, new products to be introduced at IBC 2019
Our team
Petr Stokuc
CEO
p.stokuc@octopus-news.com
This is where it all began, Managing Director and a majority owner of Octopus Newsroom. He defines and manages the corporate strategic vision, as well as the day-to-day leadership of the company.
Gabriel Janko
Sales Director
+420221181513
g.janko@octopus-news.com
Originally from Hungary/Slovakia and with over 10 years of expertise in the software industry, Gabriel is responsible for business development and strategies in Europe and the Americas, as well as the leadership of the Octopus Team.
Lukas Kotek
CTO
l.kotek@octopus-news.com
Lukas joined Octopus after being in the broadcasting business for 11 years, having gained vast experience in the project and account management he is responsible for aligning our strategy with market opportunities as well as for this set of inspiring profile pics.
News
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Success Story – RTL Croatia
In November 2019 RTL Croatia, as part of the RTL Group, completed a major evaluation of the newsroom computer market ...
Official statement about show cancellations
As we all know, the NAB show and many other shows were canceled or postponed. We will miss the shows, the hard work ...
WELT successfully switched to Octopus
Having selected the Octopus Newsroom system in the Autumn of 2017, and with Logic Media Solutions GmbH (LOGIC) as the...