Technology

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Mar 05, 2024 19:03
LONDON: Disney Star has appointed CricViz as the network's data analysis and insights partner for the upcoming 2024 IPL and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Mar 01, 2024 20:03
BENGALURU: Indian esports organization Gods Reign has announced a partnership with LG Electronics. As part of this collaboration, LG UltraGear, a leader in gaming monitors, will serve as the exclusive display partner for Gods Reign’s Counter-Strike 2 lineup.
Feb 28, 2024 20:02
For India to grow into a sporting powerhouse, it needs to develop not just state of the art infrastructure but also adopt scientific mindset, champion shooter Abhinav Bindra said on Wednesday, calling upon coaches to embrace sports science in their training methods. Bindra, India's first individual Olympic champion, was a keynote speaker at the Bharat Sports Science Conclave.
Feb 28, 2024 20:02
AUSTIN, Texas: BetterUp, the human transformation company and inventor of virtual coaching, Tuesday announced a North American supplier partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.  Per an official release, "The partnership is designed to enhance the wellbeing, resilience, and readiness of every member of the Mercedes F1 Team through the human transformation and 1:1 coaching capabilities of BetterUp."
Feb 27, 2024 19:02
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Moloco, a leader in operational machine learning (ML) and advertising technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Viacom18 and JioCinema in India.  As part of this multi-year partnership, Moloco is using its machine learning and ad serving capabilities to build a monetization solution for Viacom18/JioCinema, and it began with the Tata Indian Premier League last year. 
Feb 23, 2024 21:02
CHENNAI: Skyesports, India’s leading esports tournament organizer, has announced a partnership with LG UltraGear, the industry-leading gaming monitors.  This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Indian esports landscape, showcasing a long-term commitment by LG Electronics (LG) to elevate gaming experiences.
Feb 20, 2024 20:02
CHENNAI: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has appointed Ramesh Kumar, former ESPN vice president and head of ESPN (India and South Asia) and Global head of ESPNcricinfo, as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA).
Feb 13, 2024 16:02
LONDON: IMG Tuesday announced the appointment of Sky Sports director of Operations James Clement as the sports and entertainment company's senior vice president, Tech & Operations for its studios business.
Feb 08, 2024 18:02
CHICAGO: Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Wednesday announced the release of the Wilson Airless Gen1 – the first-of-its-kind 3D-printed basketball that never needs to be inflated.  Building off the success of the Airless Prototype debut last year, the limited-edition Wilson Airless Gen1 basketball will be available for purchase on February 16 for $2,500. 
Jan 30, 2024 17:01
This is interesting. Anil Kumar Lahoti, a career bureaucrat who has been with the Indian Railways pretty much throughout his service, has been appointed the chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for a period of three years, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has stated.