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. 

Aug 20, 2021 12:08
NEW DELHI: Cricket-based digital collectibles platform Rario has added Indian women’s cricket team batter Shafali Verma and Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to its partnership roster. 
Aug 20, 2021 10:08
BEVERLY HILLS, CA: Global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., Thursday announced the appointment of Jacqueline Reses to its board of directors.  Reses is a seasoned technology executive with extensive public company board experience.
Aug 20, 2021 10:08
MUMBAI: Star India has promoted Rahul Manglik from AVP - Broadcast I.T. to head - Sports Technology effective this month. Manglik joined the Disney-owned network in 2014 from Network18, where his last posting was as general manager I.T. & Systems, CNBC TV18. The techie has a 17-year stint at Network18.
Aug 19, 2021 05:08
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and former Team India bowling spearhead Zaheer Khan have exclusively signed up with Rario - the world’s first officially licensed cricket-based digital collectibles platform. 
Aug 18, 2021 21:08
NEW YORK: Sportradar Group AG, a global provider of sports betting and entertainment products, filed for an initial public offering in the US on Tuesday. The Swiss-based betting and sports data firm filed its listing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, with an offering size of $100 million.
Aug 18, 2021 06:08
MUMBAI: Zupee, an Indian online skill-based gaming platform, has reportedly closed a $30m Series B funding round at a $500 million+ valuation. The round was co-led by WestCap Group and Tomales Bay Capital, with participation from Matrix Partners India. The company intends to use the funds to scale efforts through expansion of product portfolio and market reach and hiring of global talent.
Aug 13, 2021 11:08
LONDON: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has commissioned UK-based production house Whisper to maximise its live coverage of the ongoing Test series between England and India.  The series began on Wednesday, 4 August, at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The second Test is currently on at Lord’s. 
Aug 13, 2021 07:08
MUMBAI: Digital entertainment and technology company JetSynthesys Thursday announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Chennai-based Skyesports, one of India’s largest e-sports organisations with a grassroots play.
Aug 12, 2021 20:08
LONDON: IMG Arena, a leading sports betting service and content hub, has acquired the data distribution rights to the Ryder Cup. The biennial match play event will be part of IMG ARENA’s ever-growing Golf Event Centre, which already includes European Tour events, as well as the PGA Championship, also run by the PGA of America. 
Aug 12, 2021 20:08
NEW DELHI: adidas has inaugurated the adidas India Tech Hub office in Gurugram, New Delhi. The Indian tech hub presents a unique value for adidas, attracting and developing top tech and engineering talents to work on adidas products and initiatives. adidas India Tech Hub office will be the home to a local marketing organization and one of the global engineering tech hubs.