The document discusses the role of IT in customer relationship management (CRM). It states that IT should be a trusted partner to the business, helping to align IT strategies with business objectives and define requirements for IT-enabled projects. The traditional view of CRM involving people, processes, data, and technology is transformed by focusing on the business view and IT service management view. Key aspects of CRM discussed include the purpose of nurturing long-term customer relationships, common CRM technologies and their features, and considerations for selecting a CRM solution like business goals and information needs.