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 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.   
Jul 15, 2020 16:07
MUMBAI: Google will invest Rs 33,737 crore (Rs 337.37 billion, $4.5 billion) in Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries chair and managing director Mukesh Ambani announced on Wednesday during the company’s online Annual General Meeting. 
Jul 10, 2020 22:07
MUMBAI: New-age digital entertainment and technology company JetSynthesys has raised Rs 3 billion from existing stakeholders Infosys’ co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, Adar Poonawalla's family office and Navani family-owned Jetline Group, among others.  Thermax family office, Triveni Group and DSP Group have also invested in this round.
Jul 09, 2020 18:07
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, Thursday announced an extension to their long-standing Worldwide Olympic Partnership through to 2024.
Jul 08, 2020 19:07
MADRID: LaLiga, along with its partner Mediapro, has revolutionized its production workflow to master remote production techniques owing to the situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Jul 08, 2020 18:07
OLATHE, Kan.: Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., Tuesday announced the expansion of its solar charging technology to its Instinct, fēnix 6 and 6S, and tactix Delta adventure smartwatches.
Jul 07, 2020 16:07
SINGAPORE: Leading Asian MMA promotion ONE Championship Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft that will harness the tech giant’s cloud to transform the digital fan experience and enhance collaboration for its employees.