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. 

Jul 31, 2020 20:07
IRVINE, Calif.: Hyperice, a leading recovery and performance technology brand and innovators of percussion, vibration and thermal technology, and the National Basketball Association (NBA), Thursday announced a multiyear partnership that makes Hyperice the Official Recovery Technology Partner of the NBA.
Jul 29, 2020 15:07
MADRID: Lenovo will be the title sponsor for the 2020 Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, marking the first time the Chinese IT and technology company is the lead partner at a major motorsports event.  Officially named the Gran Premio Lenovo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, the event will be held from the 11th to 13th of September at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
Jul 28, 2020 20:07
OHTAWARA, Tochigi, Japan: Canon Medical on Monday announced five-year renewals of the medical device company's ongoing partnership deals with LaLiga giants and bitter rivals Real Madrid FC and FC Barcelona.  The extension will see the medical device company supplying the two club with its diagnostic imaging systems for a further five seasons.
Jul 28, 2020 19:07
LYON: Europe’s football governing body UEFA has issued a tender for a new anti-piracy service provider. The move comes in the wake of an investigation into Saudi-operated pirate operation BeoutQ from the World Trade Organisation.
Jul 27, 2020 17:07
NEW YORK: For NBA fans, basketball is about more than a sport—it’s about belonging to a community with a collective passion for the game, and the thrill of coming together to cheer on favorite players and teams. Players and teams, meanwhile, fuel their game with that explosive fan energy from the stands.
Jul 27, 2020 16:07
MUMBAI: Online Ayurveda-tech wellness startup WE R Wellness launched its operations Monday.  The venture has been started by Ayurveda specialist Dr Onkar Rajiv Bilgi, business leader in the tech space Rajat Sharma and former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes, who has been earmarked to play a vital role towards the launch of the brand’s unique Sports Ayurveda program. 
Jul 27, 2020 15:07
NEW YORK: Analytics major Nielsen Holdings plc, has sold its social media TV measurement and audience insights software provider Nielsen Social to Talkwalker, a global social listening and analytics company.  While financial terms were been disclosed, Talkwalker declared the "acquisition will build on its existing strength in serving global brands".
Jul 22, 2020 16:07
NEW YORK: The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Tuesday announced that a majority woman-founded group led by Academy Award-winning actress and activist Natalie Portman, technology venture capitalist Kara Nortman, media and gaming entrepreneur Julie Uhrman, and tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian who led the investment through his firm Initialized Capital, has secured the exclusive right to bring a pr
Jul 20, 2020 17:07
MUMBAI: Fantasy sports platform Dream11, which had earlier this year been put on hold plans to raise $150-200 million in funding at a $2-2.2 billion valuation as a fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant chaos around it, is back "at the table" as it were.  
Jul 15, 2020 20:07
SINGAPORE: Content Arena the software provider specialising in solutions to facilitate sports media rights trading - best known for its B2B marketplace - has announced two new appointments to continue its expansion by adding Lukas Zajancauskas as director of Strategy and Business Development, and Harrison Hancock as director of Business Operations, to its management team.