A Customer Data Platform (CDP) is a system that collects, unifies, and manages customer data from multiple sources to create persistent, unified profiles.

CDPs are designed to support activation, segmentation, and personalisation.

Examples in Action

  • Unifying web, CRM, and product data
  • Creating audience segments for activation
  • Supporting personalised experiences
  • Enabling consistent identity resolution

Typical Outcomes / Results

  • Improved data consistency
  • Better audience targeting
  • Stronger personalisation capability
  • Increased confidence in customer insights

This glossary entry reflects commonly accepted CDP definitions.

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