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 22, 2021 14:03
THE PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD (PCB) plans to hire UK-based safety and technology firm, Restrata, which will organize the bio-bubble for the remaining part of the 6th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which was suspended earlier this month after more than half-a-dozen COVID-19 cases.
Mar 18, 2021 18:03
NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals has signed on Horizm, the award-winning providers of digital inventory management, to boost their digital media returns.
Mar 17, 2021 19:03
LONDON: Stats Perform and Sportradar, two global providers of media and betting data, have agreed to partner in order to deliver official WTA tennis data, which will power Sportradar’s in-play tennis odds and trading services outside of the US.
Mar 17, 2021 19:03
MADRID: Dorna Sports and Lenovo have renewed a multi-year agreement to extend the collaboration between the two brands, ensuring Lenovo will continue in its role as a key partner of the MotoGP eSport Championship.
Mar 12, 2021 16:03
LONDON: Stats Perform, the SportsTech leader in data and AI technology, Thursday announced a corporate partnership with non-profit Women in Sports Tech (WiST) to generate more opportunities for women at all stages of their careers looking to join or progress within the sports tech and innovation space.
Mar 12, 2021 14:03
VIVEK SINGH, the joint managing director of Procam International, and someone who, along with his elder brother Anil Singh, can rightfully lay claim to having pioneered the running movement in India, has an interesting take on sports. Vivelspeak: "I derive maximum satisfaction through opportunities that help bring change into people’s lifestyles and mindsets via sport." 
Mar 11, 2021 19:03
NEW DELHI: Chinese smartphone company Vivo is back as title sponsor of the Indian Premier League, asserting that in the coming year it will expand its portfolio of premium devices, and focus on new technologies like 5G.
Mar 09, 2021 15:03
NEW YORK: Deltatre – a leading digital technology company – announced Monday a multi-year agreement with Major League Soccer, making Deltatre the League’s web technology provider. Under the agreement, MLS and Deltatre will work on a series of digital products for the League and MLS clubs.
Mar 08, 2021 14:03
MUMBAI: On the occasion of International Women’s day, smart wearable maker Garmin has launched its new smartwatch for women called ‘Lily’ in India. The watch, “designed by women, for women”, offers a host of health features such as respiration monitoring, sleep and heart rate tracking and a ‘Body Battery’ feature for energy monitoring, Garmin India stated.
Mar 05, 2021 14:03
BOSTON: DraftKings and UFCÒ, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, Thursday announced a groundbreaking five-year agreement with fantasy sports and sports betting giant DraftKings. While financial terms were not disclosed, other than UFC declaring the deal as one of the most significant partnerships in its history, US media reports have valued it at $350 million.