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 30, 2018 15:06
SEATTLE: Amazon announced on Friday that its subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has signed an agreement with Formula 1, which will ensure that the latter will move a major chunk of its infrastructure to Amazon’s premises. 
Jun 28, 2018 16:06
NEW YORK: Microsoft's Global Sports Innovation Centre (GSIC) will be launching a technology-based ‘Smart Stadium’ program alongside LaLiga club, Real Sociedad.  The partnership is expected to help the club improve the facilities of the Anoeta Stadium, its home ground through this program, which will enhance innovation with remarkable solutions to transform their fans’ experience.
Jun 27, 2018 17:06
LONDON: IBM unveiled its plans Tuesday of enriching the broadcast of the Wimbledon 2018 for fans around the world. 
Jun 27, 2018 16:06
LONDON: The ATP and Indian IT giant Infosys have renewed their technology services partnership for two more years, until 2020. Infosys will continue in its role as Global Technology Services Partner and Platinum Sponsor of the ATP World Tour, as well as the prestigious season-ending Nitto ATP Finals.
Jun 26, 2018 18:06
LONDON: Perform Group, the digital leader in global sports media, has announced that it will build on the existing Perform Sports Cloud infrastructure in partnership with pan-African broadcaster, Kwesé TV, to enhance and increase live content delivery, through the broadcaster, to millions of fans across Africa.
Jun 25, 2018 16:06
LONDON: Digital trading cards developer and publisher VirtTrade Ltd has secured a partnership with Formula 1 to join its growing roster of digital initiatives, aimed at providing innovative new methods for fan engagement in the sport.
Jun 22, 2018 16:06
MUMBAI: Two weeks after reports first appeared that Indian motorsport was taking a second shot at introducing an IPL-templated racing league to the country, financial details have emerged.
Jun 22, 2018 14:06
LONDON: The Wimbledon Championships 2018 will be streamed in 4K resolution and high dynamic range colour (HDR) for the first time in its 150-year history in the United Kingdom by the tournament’s official broadcaster, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Jun 20, 2018 16:06
MANCHESTER: The world’s first-ever sports shoes to utilise graphene – the strongest material on the planet – have been unveiled by The University of Manchester and British brand inov-8.
Jun 19, 2018 15:06
MUMBAI: The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India) has come out with its report on Out Of Home (OOH) viewership measurement for the months of April and May. Sports have been responsible for 70% of the total television viewership coming out of home courtesy tournaments such as the Indian Premier League.