Planetcast Acquires BroadStream, Adding Integrated Playout and Accessibility Products to Global Media Services

BroadStream will anchor a new Products Division, combining integrated playout, captioning, subtitling and workflow technology with Planetcast’s global media services and distribution infrastructure.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Planetcast, a global leader in media services and technology, today announced the acquisition of BroadStream Solutions, a global provider of integrated playout, captioning, subtitling and broadcast workflow solutions. BroadStream will anchor Planetcast’s newly established Products Division, adding proven software capabilities across integrated playout, time-delay and accessibility workflows. The acquisition brings these capabilities together with Planetcast’s global media services and distribution infrastructure, enabling content owners and broadcasters to build and operate linear, streaming and hybrid media workflows more efficiently.

“BroadStream is a natural fit for Planetcast as we expand our product capabilities alongside our global services business,” said Sanjay Bhatt, CEO, Planetcast. “This acquisition brings together BroadStream’s proven broadcast products with Planetcast’s services and global infrastructure to support customers across more of the content lifecycle. The combination creates new opportunities to connect these capabilities across content preparation, playout, localization, streaming and distribution, while giving customers the flexibility to build solutions around their specific operations and growth plans.”

David Bowes, CEO of BroadStream, will lead Planetcast’s new Products Division. In this role, he will oversee the division’s product strategy, development and go-to-market execution, with a focus on supporting BroadStream customers and partners through the transition.

“BroadStream has always focused on where our customers want to go next and how we can help them get there,” said David Bowes, CEO, BroadStream. “Joining Planetcast gives us a much broader portfolio, greater global reach and access to new resources. Together, we can build on the relationships and solutions we’ve established with our customers, introduce additional capabilities as their needs evolve and bring that same approach to new customers and markets around the world.”

BroadStream will form the foundation of Planetcast’s new Products Division, bringing its OASYS Integrated Playout platform and a broader portfolio spanning playout, time delay, captioning, subtitling and accessibility workflows. The division will combine BroadStream’s product expertise with Planetcast’s global infrastructure, media services capabilities and market reach to support product development, expand global availability and bring media technology products to market.

To learn more about Planetcast’s expanded media technology and services portfolio, please visit http://www.planetc.net/.

About Planetcast
Founded in 1996, Planetcast has been at the forefront of transforming media workflows for broadcasters, OTT players, sports federations and government projects. With over two decades of proven expertise, we’ve built a reputation for broadcast-grade reliability and future-ready cloud innovation. Today, our solutions power more than 350+ channels, connect 1 billion+ viewers and support 50+ leading broadcasters worldwide. From cloud playout and digital distribution to compliance and monetization, Planetcast is the trusted partner for media companies navigating the demands of a connected world.

About BroadStream
BroadStream (https://broadstream.com/) specializes in flexible and highly scalable solutions for integrated playout, live automated captioning & subtitling, file-based captioning & subtitling, caption encoding and subtitling software tools. Our OASYS Integrated Playout solution is used worldwide by broadcasters of all sizes for Content Preparation, Playout and Management. Designed to improve workflow efficiency, solutions are available in SD, HD, and IP as well as SD/HD-SDI and SDI/IP hybrid playout configurations to provide a solid migration path to future technologies, including the cloud, to make transitioning easier.

In 2018, BroadStream acquired Screen Subtitling Systems in the UK. Screen specialises in products for the preparation and delivery of captions, subtitles and value-add information services across multiple platforms and devices. Our combined 60+ years of hands-on experience consistently delivers quality, flexibility, dependability, improved workflows and operational efficiency that scale from single channel facility to multichannel broadcasters and service providers operating hundreds of channels.

For more information, contact:
Robert Brownlie
Bob Gold & Associates
310-320-2010
planetcast@bobgoldpr.com