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. 

Apr 26, 2022 18:04
BENGALURU: Nimida Sports, together with The Economic and Trade Mission, Consulate General of Israel to South India (Bangalore), are organising a series of webinars featuring some of the top sports technology companies with a focus on how cutting-edge technology can be harnessed to create effective solutions in the world of sport.
Apr 21, 2022 15:04
NEW DELHI: Online ticketing and entertainment platform BookMyShow has made a strategic investment for a majority stake in TribeVibe, a one-stop solution for college festival entertainment.  The size of the deal or other financial details were not disclosed. BookMyShow has deepened its partnership with TribeVibe through "strategic investment" "for a majority stake", a company statement said on Wednesday.
Apr 21, 2022 15:04
SINGAPORE: Toy collectibles startup Mighty Jaxx has announced the release of a new edition of Formula 1 AllStars collectibles, inspired by the sport.  Racers Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas and more have all received the star treatment with fresh looks and variances. 
Apr 18, 2022 10:04
LONDON: Nissan has announced the acquisition of the Le Mans-based e.dams race team, with the Japanese manufacturer taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Apr 13, 2022 19:04
MELBOURNE: In a first for Australian cricket, Rario and BlockTrust have signed an official licensing deal with Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association that will see digital collectible NFTs (non-fungible tokens) from Australian cricket and play-to-earn virtual gaming made accessible to cricket fans globally.
Apr 13, 2022 06:04
BENGALURU: Direct-to-customer (D2C) online casual sneakers brand Flatheads has announced Indian television actor and cricket presenter Gaurav Kapur as its brand ambassador.  Kapur has also invested in the brand as an angel investor participating in its pre-Series A. 
Apr 13, 2022 05:04
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland: Sports technology company Sportradar Tuesday announced the acquisition of Vaix Limited, which develops Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions specifically designed for the iGaming industry. 
Apr 13, 2022 04:04
ZURICH: FIFA announced Tuesday the launch of FIFA+, a free DTC digital platform created to "connect football fans across the globe more deeply with the game they love". 
Apr 11, 2022 22:04
ROME: Mitch Evans has made history for Jaguar TCS Racing as the first driver to win both races in a double-header weekend in Rome.  Evans is only the third driver in Formula E history to win an E-Prix on two consecutive days. The Italian capital is turning into a second home for Mitch Evans who has now won three Rome E-Prix. 
Apr 07, 2022 17:04
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Deloitte Thursday announced a decade-long, five-Games TOP partnership through 2032.  Deloitte will serve as a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner for the following Games: Paris 2024, the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026,  Los Angeles 2028, the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2030 and Brisbane 2032.