Octopus and x.news Partner to Launch Advanced Web-Based Newsroom Solution at IBC 2024

Aug 29, 2024 | Press Release

Octopus Newsroom, a global leader in NRCS, and x.news, a premier provider of media monitoring and research solutions, are excited to announce their strategic partnership to unveil a groundbreaking, web-based newsroom and monitoring solution at the IBC 2024.

Integrated Newsroom and Media Monitoring Solution

The partnership between Octopus and x.news represents a significant advancement in integrating newsroom and media monitoring technologies, offering a seamless, comprehensive solution for journalists, newsrooms, and media organizations. This state-of-the-art platform combines the industry-leading capabilities of Octopus’s story-centric, cloud-based, or on-prem newsroom computer system designed to centralize the entire news production workflows, from news gathering, through planning and assignments, rundown creation, and digital publishing to archiving and reporting, with the advanced monitoring and research functionalities of x.news. This seamless integration provides users with a unified tool that enhances news gathering, production, and distribution processes.

Key Features of the New Solution

  1. Comprehensive Web-Based Interface: This new solution is entirely web-based, offering users the flexibility to access the platform from anywhere, ensuring that newsrooms can maintain productivity and continuity even in remote or hybrid working environments.
  2. Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts: Leveraging the power of x.news’ monitoring capabilities, the solution provides real-time tracking of multiple information sources, including news agencies, social media, and other digital platforms, allowing journalists to stay ahead of breaking news.
  3. Advanced Search and Research Tools: Users will benefit from x.news’ powerful search and research tools, providing deep insights and analysis to support informed decision-making. The system’s AI-powered capabilities allow for the filtering and categorizing of vast amounts of information, ensuring relevant content is readily available.
  4. Scalable and Customizable: Designed to meet the needs of news organizations of all sizes, the solution is scalable and customizable, ensuring that it can be tailored to fit specific requirements and workflows.

We are excited to join forces with x.news to bring this cutting-edge solution to the market. By combining our expertise, we deliver a tool that meets and exceeds modern newsrooms’ needs, allowing unparalleled flexibility, efficiency, and insight. Octopus and x.news integration offers customers a new level of newsgathering, far beyond what a typical newsroom system does. Its advanced source processing can seamlessly integrate with the traditional source handling provided by Octopus or even be used with our iReporter system.

Gabriel Jankó

COO, Octopus Newsroom

Demonstration and Launch at IBC 2024

Attendees at IBC 2024 are invited to visit the Octopus booth (Hall 6, Booth 6.C12) to experience firsthand the capabilities of this new newsroom and monitoring solution. Live demonstrations will be held throughout the event, offering visitors the opportunity to engage with the system and explore its features in depth.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in media monitoring and newsroom technology. Our partnership with Octopus is a testament to our commitment to innovation, and we are excited to demonstrate how our combined technologies can transform newsrooms and enhance journalistic workflows.

Andreas Pongratz

CEO, x.news

Visit Octopus at the Booth 6.C12 or book your meeting now!