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Information technology (IT) teams play a critical role in enabling CVM teams by providing the tools and systems needed to execute campaigns effectively. Their work ensures smooth integration, automation, and data accessibility, which are essential for CVM success.

IT provides the technological foundation for CVM operations, influencing the efficiency and effectiveness of campaigns. Key contributions include:

• Delivering tools for data collection, analysis, and campaign execution
• Automating repetitive tasks to improve productivity and reduce errors
• Ensuring system integration across CVM and other supporting functions

For example, the IT team might implement a real-time analytics tool that enables the CVM team to track campaign performance and adjust on the fly.

CVM teams collaborate with IT teams to identify, deploy, and optimize technology solutions. This collaboration involves:

• Documenting requirements and selecting vendors for new tools
• Assisting with technology rollouts and ensuring user proficiency
• Leveraging technology to support actionable insights and real-time engagement

For example, the CVM team may partner with the IT team to deploy a new customer data platform that enhances segmentation accuracy and campaign personalization.

CVM teams drive technological innovation by providing feedback on system performance and highlighting the need for upgrades or replacements. Specific outputs include:

• Recommendations for improving tools to better support CVM goals
• Identifying gaps in automation that can streamline processes and improve efficiency

For example, feedback from the CVM team may lead the IT team to enhance system integration between campaign management tools and CRM platforms.

Successful collaboration between CVM and IT teams requires several critical handshakes:

• Technology needs assessment: Working together to create and maintain a technology reference architecture tailored to CVM
• System integration: Ensuring seamless data flow between tools, vendors, and channels to support campaign execution
• Monitoring and maintenance: Regularly reviewing system performance to prevent disruptions and identify areas for improvement

For example, agreeing on API integrations for real-time data sharing enables personalized customer experiences while maintaining system reliability.

A lack of alignment with IT teams can severely impact CVM teams’ performance, leading to delays, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. Strong collaboration ensures that technology serves as an enabler rather than a bottleneck for CVM initiatives.