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. 

Dec 01, 2020 19:12
CHICAGO: Sports data and technology company Stats Perform Tuesday announced the acquisition of platforms for creating automated video highlights and real-time alerts from Palo Alto-based tech company Thuuz Sports.  Financial details were not disclosed.
Nov 27, 2020 14:11
AUCKLAND: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has renewed its agreement with sports data and technology company Stats Perform as their exclusive Official Data Partner for international and domestic competitions.
Nov 27, 2020 13:11
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Thursday announced a partnership with China Mobile Migu for the 2021 to 2024 rights cycle.  The deal was led by Super Sports Media and Football Marketing Asia (FMA) – the exclusive commercial partner of AFC competitions for the rights cycles 2021-2024 and 2025-2028.
Nov 25, 2020 19:11
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Electronic Arts Inc is taking The World’s Game to the Next Level with its unveil of EA SPORTS FIFA 21 on PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S, launching December 4.
Nov 25, 2020 18:11
NEW DELHI: As the biggest cricketing nations, India and Australia, are set to enthrall cricket fans across the globe, Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday have launched an Augmented Reality (AR) effect featuring Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli.
Nov 25, 2020 15:11
LONDON: The WTA Tuesday named Stats Perform its Official WTA Data Supplier. The transformative partnership will deliver multiple feeds to customers – an exclusive umpire-derived data feed for an expanded number of WTA matches, as well as an ultrafast data feed collected by Stats Perform’s Opta analysts.
Nov 23, 2020 17:11
LONDON: Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and the ATP, have announced the renewal of their highly successful partnership for a further three years.  The agreement will see Infosys continue as Global Technology Services Partner and Digital Innovation Partner of the ATP, through 2023.
Nov 20, 2020 13:11
SAN FRANCISCO: While fan experiences at live events continue to evolve due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, Visa and the National Football League (NFL) have finalized plans for safer and more secure payments via a cash-free future for the Super Bowl. 
Nov 20, 2020 12:11
COLOMBO: Rahul Sood, a Seattle-based tech entrepreneur and founder of Microsoft Ventures, has joined the ownership group of Jaffna Stallions franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), the team announced Thursday.
Nov 20, 2020 11:11
SINGAPORE: Martial arts organization ONE Championship has announced a multifaceted global partnership with Facebook that includes distribution of exclusive content on Facebook Watch, a Facebook Gaming channel where ONE's top athletes will stream gameplay and gaming commentary, and the addition of ONE Virtual Reality content to the Venues app on the Oculus platform.