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. 

Dec 11, 2019 19:12
MADRID: New streaming service LaLigaSportsTV has surpassed 400,000 global users. Collecting data from this and other digital platforms is leading to new data-driven campaigns.
Nov 29, 2019 20:11
SINGAPORE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has announced that it is the official technology partner of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) for the sixth year running.
Nov 26, 2019 17:11
LONDON: ICON Outlet at The O2, the 210,000 sq ft premium urban outlet developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, are pleased to announce the signing of KickTown, the first technology-led football challenge experience of its kind.
Nov 21, 2019 15:11
BEAVERTON, Ore.: Nike Inc. on Wednesday announced a strategic investment in and exclusive intellectual property licensing partnership with Handsfree Labs Inc., a pioneer in hands-free footwear technology.  The technology enables consumers to step in and out of shoes more easily without lacing or the use of hands. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.
Nov 19, 2019 18:11
NEW DELHI: Kantar, the data, insights and consulting company, has partnered with VTION to roll out ‘OTT Audience Measurement’, which lays claim to being India’s first, real-time audience measurement solution.
Nov 18, 2019 15:11
WALLDORF, Germany, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (SAP) today announced that the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team is using the SAP HANA® platform and the SAP® Sports One solution to prepare for season six of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. The Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team will make its debut at the first race of the season in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on November 22, 2019.
Nov 14, 2019 15:11
NEW DELHI: StanceBeam, a Bengaluru-based sports technology startup, on Wednesday introduced StanceBeam Striker, a smart cricket bat sensor which connects it to a shot analysis app. Indian opener and brand ambassador Shikhar Dhawan was on hand at the launch event here.
Nov 11, 2019 11:11
PLANO, Texas: Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing global provider of sports technology, has announced the launch of its newest youth sports technology solution, Sports Connect. 
Nov 08, 2019 16:11
LONDON: Fans of men's professional tennis can dive deeper than ever before into the ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour following the release of the ATP's new official mobile app. Developed in partnership with Infosys and available for IOS and Android devices, 'ATP Tour app' delivers official live scores, stats, news and video and a personalised feed featuring fans' favourite players and tournaments.
Nov 02, 2019 11:11
NEW YORK: Alphabet, parent company of Google, announced Friday that the tech giant has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire leading wearables brand Fitbit.   The deal, which values Fitbit around $2.1 billion at a fully diluted equity value, puts Google in direct competition with Apple in the fitness tracking space.