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 03, 2021 23:06
MUMBAI: As India and New Zealand get ready to lock horns in the first ever World Test Championship, official broadcaster Star Sports has unveiled a promotional film ahead of the marquee event, which runs from June 18-22nd at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton. 
Jun 03, 2021 18:06
LONDON: European Cricket League AG and Spring Productions have announced a two-year extension for continued top quality European Cricket productions, extending its partnership to cover European Cricket Network events all around Europe.
Jun 02, 2021 23:06
LOS ANGELES: Global tech wellness brand Therabody, creators of the Theragun, have announced football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as the company's newest Therabody Athlete.  The partnership also marks the release of Therabody's largest global ad campaign to date, which will launch in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Australia, China, and Japan.
Jun 02, 2021 15:06
NEW YORK: The National Basketball Association announced Tuesday the unveiling of NBA Launchpad, the league’s latest initiative to source, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies that advance the NBA’s top basketball priorities across all levels of the game.
Jun 02, 2021 01:06
PARIS: Indian IT major Infosys and the French Tennis Federation (FFT) Tuesday unveiled new technologies to help bridge the gap between remote fans and the game, transforming the Roland-Garros experience for the entire tennis ecosystem.
May 25, 2021 18:05
MUMBAI: Times Group-owned American Cricket Enterprises (ACE), USA Cricket's commercial rights partner, has deferred the launch of Major League Cricket (MLC), the Indian Premier League-templated T20 tournament that was targeting launch in 2022, by a year to 2023.    Reason: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
May 25, 2021 16:05
LONDON: Premier League team Leicester City has signed a three-year agreement with global online trading company FBS as its lead shirt sponsor. Financial terms were not disclosed but the club has described the deal as a ‘record’ partnership.
May 25, 2021 16:05
LONDON: Technology start-up Fabacus Tuesday announced it has partnered with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, to launch a global consumer rewards programme for fans purchasing UFC licensed products.
May 24, 2021 18:05
NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG) is all set to host the 24th edition of their annual techno-management festival - “Techniche” and the rise in esports popularity has prompted the organizers to initiate a special esports festival, titled as “Funniche” as part of the main festival in collaboration with the Esports Federation of India (ESFI). 
May 20, 2021 13:05
MADRID: LaLiga, Spain’s premier football association, and Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced an expansion of their partnership focused on digitally transforming the sports experience globally.  The companies will also collaborate on developing technology solutions to the media and entertainment industry through LaLiga’s technology offering, LaLiga Tech.