Planetcast Launched New Products Division
The company has integrated BroadStream technology to bolster its global media services portfolio.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Software
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Planetcast has officially launched a dedicated products division following its acquisition of BroadStream. This move integrates BroadStream’s established software portfolio into Planetcast’s existing international service offerings.
Why it matters
The acquisition expands Planetcast’s internal capabilities by incorporating specialized software, shifting the firm from a primarily services-based model toward a more diversified product-and-service hybrid.
The new division inherits the OASYS Integrated Playout platform and specialized tools for time delay, captioning, and accessibility, effectively bringing proprietary software control in-house versus a reliance on third-party integrations.
The players
Planetcast
A global media services provider that manages content distribution, playout, and broadcast infrastructure.
BroadStream
A developer of broadcast software including the OASYS Integrated Playout platform and accessibility tools.
David Bowes
The executive leader charged with overseeing product strategy, development, and go-to-market execution for the new division.
The details
The division consolidates software capabilities developed by BroadStream, including tools for automated playout—the process of broadcasting media content to a transmitter—and captioning and subtitling workflows. David Bowes, who leads the new unit, is responsible for overseeing the strategy and integration of these tools into the broader Planetcast architecture. This centralization allows Planetcast to manage its media distribution services using a more unified technical stack.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: The acquisition and division launch were formally announced.
The Tech Race
Planetcast is moving to vertically integrate its service delivery by bringing the OASYS Integrated Playout platform under direct management. This aligns with a broader trend of broadcast service providers acquiring core software assets to reduce dependence on external vendors and tighten control over media accessibility workflows.
Media operators and broadcasters utilizing Planetcast services will see integrated captioning and playout workflows beginning with the rollout of the new division. These users can expect a more unified support environment for accessibility features as the company sunsets previous third-party integrations.
The takeaway
This consolidation signifies a shift in how media services firms scale their software offerings to meet global accessibility demands. Industry observers should watch for the integration timelines of BroadStream tools into Planetcast’s existing cloud-based broadcast service environments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TVBEurope.
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