Bitcentral has recently announced that its solutions are now compatible with the newsroom production system Octopus 11. The software provides the ability to facilitate editorial collaboration between team members at every stage of the production process for TV broadcasters. This includes publishing content beyond traditional audiences to the web and social media, giving customers a platform to contribute to stories as they develop.

By being compatible with Bitcentral’s Core News products, Octopus 11 offers news technology solutions that will enable Bitcentral’s customers to manage the entire lifecycle of live and pre-recorded content.

Octopus 11 works as an on-premise NRCS or in the cloud for remote production.

Milan Varga, Product Manager at Octopus, said: “With more than 15,000 daily users and over 300 customers globally, Octopus 11 is an essential NRCS for broadcasters everywhere. It was developed with a user-first attitude, and we know that we share this desire to anticipate industry needs and provide innovative and evolutionary solutions with Bitcentral. This integration is the latest step in a long-running partnership. We look forward to utilizing the company’s expertise and helping its enviable customer set of news stations succeed in the next era of broadcasting.”

Sam Peterson, COO of Bitcentral, said: “Octopus 11 is an ideal solution for media companies looking for a smooth interface that shapes cleaner workflows and produces high-quality content, enabling them to stay ahead of the curve. Bitcentral customers now have access to a more intuitive interface that reduces the time it takes to adapt to the NRCS, saving essential resources and money. Through this integration, we are helping broadcasters take storytelling to the next level with a fully flexible and adaptable solution for any environment.”