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. 

Jun 27, 2019 12:06
LONDON: adidas has partnered with British start-up Hypetex and Hong Kong based Marque Makers to develop their most powerful hockey stick to date.  
Jun 25, 2019 15:06
CHICAGO: STATS, the leader in sports AI, announced the hire of Wayne Ford as senior vice president of global partners and channels.
Jun 19, 2019 17:06
MELBOURNE, Australia: HCL Technologies (HCL) and Cricket Australia (CA) have Wednesday announced a multi-year partnership, with HCL being chosen as the Digital Technology Partner of CA.
Jun 07, 2019 17:06
BEAVERTON, Ore.: NIKE, Inc. Thursday announced that Ratnakar Lavu will become the company’s first global chief digital information officer, effective June 17. He will report to Eric Sprunk, Nike chief operating officer. Lavu will lead all of Nike’s global technology functions across the enterprise with responsibility for accelerating new digital capabilities for Nike.
Jun 07, 2019 14:06
LONDON: Now it’s getting personal. According to PwC’s Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2019–2023, consumers are embracing the expanding opportunities to enjoy media experiences tailored to their needs, and companies are designing offerings and business models to revolve around those personal preferences.
May 25, 2019 13:05
LONDON: HYPE is ready to unleash the "next unicorns of sports innovation" with the launch of a $75 million capital fund with Uli Becker, ex-president of Reebok and Bernd Wahler, former president of VfB Stuttgart who also served as Adidas CMO.
May 24, 2019 18:05
LONDON: Cricket may be one of the oldest field sports in the world but modern advances in technology have carried the game to new levels. The BCCI have enlisted the help of GPS performance tracking and analysis giant STATSports ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the end of May. The high-resolution units are worn in a baselayer vest and sit in a fitted pocket between the shoulder blades.
May 24, 2019 16:05
LONDON: Leading international football-tech company PlayerMaker Thursday announced that former Arsenal football manager Arsène Wenger will be joining as an investor and operating partner.
May 09, 2019 12:05
MUNICH: Global B2C marketing automation company, Selligent Marketing Cloud, Wednesday announced leading German sportswear brand Puma as a client. Puma will leverage Selligent Marketing Cloud’s technology to automate its digital marketing campaigns, delivering personalized content to consumers in Europe.
May 08, 2019 15:05
NEW DELHI: Subroto Cup on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership with Ajna Holdings to make the competition technology and data driven. As the edition enters its 60th edition, this partnership is aimed at growing Asias largest grassroots tournament as per leading global competitions.