BIG and SoftwareOne Partner to Elevate Esports Talent Acquisition

Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced a strategic partnership with SoftwareOne. Both organizations want to improve the esports landscape, with a focus on recruitment initiatives and employer branding.

German esports organization Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced a partnership with SoftwareOne, a software and cloud portfolio management provider with multiple offices across Germany. This collaboration marks a new chapter for both companies to enhance the esports landscape, focusing on recruitment initiatives and employer branding to attract and retain top talent. "By joining forces, BIG and SoftwareOne aim to create innovative activations that not only showcase their shared commitment to the esports and gaming community but also provide valuable opportunities for talent acquisition," BIG says.

"We are delighted to announce SoftwareOne as our latest partner, supporting both our prestigious League of Legends and Trackmania teams," said Philipp Neubauer, Chief Sales Officer at BIG. "I want to thank SoftwareOne for believing in us. We are looking forward to collaborating on exciting activations with our pro players, SoftwareOne employees and talents."

Susann Herzog, Talent Acquisition Lead DACH at SoftwareOne, emphasized her enthusiasm for the collaboration: "Together with BIG as one of the best esports teams worldwide, we aim to unite our passion for technology with the fascination of esports. Our main focus is clearly on creating synergies, as we recognize the enormous potential that arises from the connection of IT and esports. The partnership with BIG offers us a unique opportunity to increase our visibility as an employer brand, strengthen shared values, and engage directly with the community to promote top talents in every aspect. We are tremendously excited about the collaboration - it's simply a highlight for us as an IT company!"

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