The document discusses how service can differentiate companies in today's connected world where customer experience has become more important than price or products. It argues that companies need a connected service platform to provide faster, smarter, and personalized service. It shows how service-led companies have outperformed others financially and provides an example of Salesforce being recognized as a leader in customer engagement solutions. The document advocates that companies should become more customer-focused by building personalized customer journeys, connecting with customers across channels, using mobile technologies to improve service, and gaining deeper customer insights.