Global IT and consulting group adesso SE has agreed to a four-year extension of its partnership with Bundesliga club Borrusia Dortmund (BVB), running through June 2030. As part of the renewed agreement, adesso takes on an expanded role as BVB's Digital Excellence and AI Performance Partner, building on its long-standing role as the club's digitalization partner. adesso SE four-year extension of its partnership with Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) Under the new scope, adesso will focus on two priorities: helping BVB scale its digital fan and club services to a best-inclass standard, and advising the club on how to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence across football operations, fan engagement, and commercial functions. The goal, according to both organizations, is to establish BVB as one of the most digitally advanced clubs in European football, both on the pitch and in the business of running a modern sports organization. adesso's Sports division, which has completed more than 300 projects across clubs, federations, and sports-industry organizations, will lead delivery, supported by engineering and process specialists from across the group. adesso also continues as BVB's Champion Partner and primary youth academy sponsor.
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adesso Extends Partnership with Borussia Dortmund (BVB) Through 2030, Becomes Club's AI Performance Partner
The IT service provider becomes BVB’s Digital Excellence and AI Performance Partner
adesso and Borussia Dortmund announced the partnership, extended until 2030, during the Bundesliga kick-off for the 26/27 season. From left to right: Carsten Cramer (Borussia Dortmund), Kristina Gerwert (adesso), Volker Gruhn (adesso), Svenja Schlenker (Borussia Dortmund). (Source: Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA)
A Six-Year Track Record
adesso and BVB have collaborated since the 2019/20 season. Highlights of that partnership include:
- A joint Sports Data Hub combining sports-science, medical, and match-analysis data for scouting and player monitoring
- Rollout of a new ERP system and a Salesforce-based single sign-on solution
- A supplier portal and an integrated software architecture connecting BVB's applications and databases
- The 2024 relaunch of bvb.de, later recognized with two German Brand Award 2025 wins (Gold in "Brand Communication – User Experience" and overall winner in "Brand Experience of the Year")
Looking ahead to 2030, adesso says it will help BVB expand its data strategy and introduce new AI-powered features on bvb.de, along with digital health services for the club's "BVB Health World" initiative.
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