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 28, 2022 14:03
NEW DELHI: Hero Vired, a premium learning company under the Hero Group, has been announced as the Official EdTech Partner of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming season of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL).  The company will associate with the JSW and GMR co-owned franchise for a period of one year.
Mar 25, 2022 12:03
BENGALURU: Proem Sports, a sports software-technology company, Friday announced that it has received a grant from Sport Singapore (SportSG), a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth of the Government of Singapore.  SportSG is the lead agency tasked with inspiring the Singaporean spirit to transform Singapore through sport.  
Mar 25, 2022 07:03
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: In a strategic move to merge the world of esports competition with premium sports & entertainment, leading mobile games platform Skillz announced Thursday a multi-year partnership with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization. 
Mar 24, 2022 21:03
MUMBAI: Indian EdTech major BYJU'S has been announced as an official sponsor of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.  While financial terms were not disclosed, the sponsorship value is reportedly in the Rs 300+ crore ($40 million) ball park. 
Mar 23, 2022 19:03
NEW DELHI: Fantasy sports platform BalleBaazi.com, a property of Baazi Games, has launched BSG Infotech - a gamification arm that claims to provide a customized fantasy sports platform across industries.
Mar 22, 2022 11:03
HYDERABAD: Television brand and consumer electronics company TCL has become the official sponsor for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the third time in a row. 
Mar 22, 2022 05:03
MUMBAI: IDFC FIRST Bank Monday announced its inaugural sponsorship of participative sports with Procam International and its four global distance running events as the associate sponsor – Tata Mumbai Marathon, Tata Consultancy Services TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Delhi Half Marathon, Tata Steel Kolkata 25K and a partner to Sunfeast India Move As One. Financial terms were not disclosed. 
Mar 17, 2022 15:03
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Electronic Arts has released the latest installment of its free-to-play mobile baseball franchise, MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2022, the first game released by Electronic Arts following its acquisition of Glu Mobile last year.  MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2022 is available now as a free download worldwide on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, Google Play for Android devices and Amazon.
Mar 17, 2022 15:03
MUMBAI: Tata Communications has returned to the pinnacle of motorsport, Tuesday flagging off a multi-year strategic collaboration as Official Broadcast Connectivity Provider of Formula 1. Tata Communications will deliver and enhance fan experience globally and provide global end-to-end managed network services for video contribution, the company said in an exchange filing.
Mar 17, 2022 12:03
BARCELONA: FC Barcelona and Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, have reached an agreement for the Swedish company to become the main partner of the club and the official audio streaming partner.  While financial terms were not diclosed, media reports valued the sponsorship agreement at €280 million.