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 12, 2020 16:06
MUMBAI: Mobile gaming company Nazara Technologies has made an additional investment in fantasy sports startup Halaplay Technologies Pvt Ltd through an equity swap of stocks from Kae Capital worth Rs 146 million. The fresh funding makes the Mumbai-headquartered firm a majority stakeholder in Bengaluru-based Halaplay.
Jun 08, 2020 20:06
NEW DELHI: USA Table Tennis (USATT) has partnered with Stupa Sports Analytics (Stupa), an Indian sports tech start-up, to assist the USA national team, including players and coaches, with an in-depth match and practice analysis, which will help each player identify trends and patterns of his/her game as well as of his/her own opponents. 
Jun 08, 2020 19:06
MADRID: Ahead of the competition's return on Thursday, 11 June, LaLiga has announced new broadcast experiences that will be part of the remaining 11 matchdays of the 2019/20 season. Due to the unprecedented situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank matches will look and sound different than they did before the league was postponed.
Jun 08, 2020 16:06
MUMBAI: The Data Sciences Division of Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) India has launched is claimed to be the world’s first gaming demand side platform, ‘Dentsu Play’. With Dentsu Play, DAN’s Data Sciences Division aims to strengthen the group’s programmatic and tech offerings and in turn help brands better connect with audiences in a unified manner.
May 28, 2020 20:05
TOKYO: Japanese audio technology major Yamaha Corporation has developed a system using a smartphone app that allows sports fans to cheer players from home. Yamaha tested the system on Wednesday at Yamaha Stadium in Iwata City. The stadium is home to J-League football club Jubilo Iwata.
May 28, 2020 18:05
LONDON: The FIA has approved a new, reduced cost cap for F1 teams and a new sliding scale rule for aerodynamic testing after a vote of the World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday.
May 22, 2020 18:05
MUMBAI: Info Edge (India) has announced that IE Venture Fund I, the technology major's investment vehicle, has entered into an agreement to invest about Rs 35 million in Fanbuff Esports India. Fanbuff Esports operates e-sports community engagement platform "Fanclash".
May 18, 2020 19:05
LONDON: Sports and entertainment technology provider Deltatre Monday announced a number of changes to its senior executive team.
May 13, 2020 20:05
MUMBAI: Uncharted territory. That is where the world at large and the sporting firmament in particular is at present vis-a-vis the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing that is clear though is that in the immediate term, when live sport returns, it will be behind closed doors. 
May 11, 2020 15:05
LONDON: Stats Perform, the SportsTech leader in data and AI technology, and leading Pakistani sports management firm Sportsfever360 Monday announced a new partnership to deliver Stats Perform’s advanced Opta cricket data through Sportsfever360’s technologies and in-country cricket offering.