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www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 14 - Issue 4 | April 2024
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Cloud or On-Prem News Production:
An Interview with COO Gabriel Janko
at Octopus Newsroom
In today's evolving media landscape, broadcasters constantly seek innovative solutions
to enhance their news production workflows. With the advent of cloud technology, the
industry is shifting towards cloud-based solutions. To shed light on the benefits of cloud
news production, InBroadcast interviewed Gabriel Janko, COO at Octopus Newsroom...
InBroadcast: Gabriel, can you elaborate on how
Octopus Newsroom is reacting to cloud technology
and the changes in news production?
Gabriel
recognized
Janko: Absolutely. At Octopus, we've
broadcasters' increasing gravitation
towards cloud-based solutions. Our developers
have taken a proactive approach to ensuring that
Octopus Newsroom offers the flexibility and choice
that news broadcasters demand. In our global
business, we can see different approaches to cloud
and on-prem deployments - some broadcasters
move all their technologies to the cloud, and
many others, especially larger ones, consider the
news production system such a crucial tool that
they want to have complete control of on-prem,
or at best in a hybrid environment. Thanks to the
system's flexibility, Octopus can support all these
approaches.
InB: When considering cloud migration and
distributed workflows, what key considerations
should news organizations contemplate?
GJ: The cloud enhances operational efficiency,
lowers hardware-related costs, and ensures better
access to tools from anywhere. From a journalistic
perspective, cloud technology empowers journalists
to work independently and remotely, with enhanced
collaboration capabilities.
reliability of the network, and the total cost of
ownership.
Many large customers also face hurdles in terms of
trust, particularly since the NRCS typically contains
sensitive information and forms a critical part of the
broadcasting infrastructure. Budgetary constraints
also hinder their ability to transition their production
to the cloud. When the timing aligns, Octopus
Newsroom stands prepared to assist them in
making the transition.
InB: Can you tell us about Octopus Newsroom's
latest offering, Octopus 12?
GJ: The highlight of the latest Octopus 12 news
production system is undoubtedly the new Octopus
Web Client, which brings us back to our roots
where we started. Before we decided to go with
a dedicated Desktop client, Octopus was entirely
web-based, and now we are heading back to this
again. It fully utilizes the powerful Octopus backend,
so all the integrations, collaboration, and flexibility
of Octopus 12 will be there from the beginning.
Octopus showcases improved planning, resource
planning systems, advanced search capabilities,
a dynamic
assignment map, and seamlessly
streamlined workflows with automation systems.
To meet the demands of modern newsrooms,
Octopus was one of the first NRCS to integrate
AI workflows. The built-in AI Assistant
allows
journalists to write, edit, fact-check, and summarize
articles in record time. Additionally, Octopus 12
supports third-party AI engines, including facial
recognition, quick fact-checking, and speech-to-text
capabilities.
Also, one of the most critical aspects of modern
newsrooms is flexibility. With over 70 technology
integrations, Octopus allows broadcasters to define
their technological workflows. Our cloud technology
InB: Are there other cloud-based solutions that
Octopus Newsroom showcases at the upcoming
NAB Show?
GJ: We're also showcasing the latest version of
our user-generated content platform,
iReporter.
InB: Are there also some downsides to a cloudbased
newsroom?
GJ: Like everything, cloud technology also has
its pros and cons. While it may be perfect for some
use cases, it may not be the best fit for all. Cloud
technology
removes the constraints
of many
traditional IT processes, empowering broadcasters
to access tools easily and worry-free. However,
it's essential to carefully assess the accessibility,
Tailored specifically for the needs of the newsrooms,
it swiftly collects videos from both stringers and the
public to ensure timely coverage of breaking news.
With its Mobile App and web-based portal, iReporter
fosters a dynamic digital community, enabling news
organizations to gather local news, breaking news,
traffic updates, and weathercasts. With complete
video copyrights and high-quality content, iReporter
helps news organizations collect a large amount
of media content that may be published on all the
different platforms, be it social media, web, or linear
broadcasting.
Visit Octopus Newsroom at NAB Show 2024,
April 14-17 on Booth SL6125.
https://www.octopus-news.com
provides 24/7 access and the highest level of
digital security. Each customer receives a dedicated
instance in a secure environment, empowering
them to upgrade at their convenience.
InB: The new Web Client sounds undoubtedly
exciting. Is this part of your cloud transition plans?
GJ: It sure is. The Octopus Web Client facilitates
seamless
collaboration for teams worldwide
and streamlines the entire production workflow,
whether the system is deployed on-prem or in the
cloud. Thanks to its real-time multi-user script
editor, journalists can create collective content at
remarkable speed from anywhere. Users in the
newsroom or the field can all be connected to the
robust Octopus 12 system.

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