The document discusses trends in customer centricity, including fractured views of customers, the increasing amount of available information obscuring real knowledge, and privacy/security concerns. It notes three big trends: 1) signals of customer intent beyond transactions provide early warnings for trends, 2) internet of things generates more data about customer behavior, and 3) context is needed to understand customer objectives rather than just demographics or location data. The future is about gaining insights into customers through their intent and a holistic understanding of their behaviors and contexts.