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. 

Feb 10, 2021 09:02
BENGALURU: Health and wellness platform Cure.fit Tuesday announced the acquisition of Fitternity, one of the largest fitness facilities aggregators in the country.  This acquisition comes close on the heels of its acquisition of Onyx, a California based digital fitness company last month, that is expected to enhance its digital offerings in India and abroad.
Feb 09, 2021 14:02
LONDON: Technology data platform Splunk Inc. and McLaren Racing have announced a multi-year partnership extension which will see Splunk continue as an official McLaren Technology Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team and McLaren Group.
Feb 08, 2021 18:02
PROVIDENCE, R.I.,: Bally’s Corporation, a leading US provider of land-based gaming and interactive entertainment, Monday announced that it acquired SportCaller, one of the leading B2B free-to-play (F2P) game providers for sports betting and media companies across North America, the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, LATAM and Africa. 
Feb 08, 2021 17:02
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have granted a conditional exemption to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the deployment of drones for live aerial cinematography of the India Cricket season in 2021.
Feb 05, 2021 17:02
SAN BRUNO, California: YouTube has introduced a refreshed destination to watch sports, and new ways for advertisers to "reach today's digital-first sports fans".
Feb 04, 2021 14:02
MUMBAI: Bengaluru-based fantasy sports startup Mobile Premier League (MPL) has reportedly raised $95 million (or about Rs 6.9 billion) in a fresh funding round led by Hong Kong-based Composite Capital, Moore Capital, Telstra Ventures, among other existing investors.
Feb 03, 2021 12:02
ABU DHABI: Smart Cricket Global Limited, a United Kingdom-based sports technology start-up, has announced its first-ever official technology partnership. SmartCricket.com, the brand of Smart Cricket Global Limited, has teamed up with Abu Dhabi T10 franchise Delhi Bulls for the ongoing fourth Season of the tournament. 
Jan 22, 2021 20:01
KOCHI: Kerala Blasters FC Friday announced Ather Energy as an official partner for the ongoing season of the Hero Indian Super League. 
Jan 22, 2021 13:01
MUMBAI: Foodtech major Zomato, which has been in talks to acquire full-stack sports platform Fitso since September, has reportedly closed the deal for a 100% stake in the Gurugram-based company at a price of Rs 800 million to Rs 1 billion. This is the first acquisition by Zomato it bought out UberEats in January 2020.
Jan 20, 2021 13:01
NEW DELHI: Indian consumer benefits marketplace Thriwe has won its first government contract to digitize the Qutab Golf Course, one of the most premium golf courses in the country.