This document provides background information on Apple Inc., including its history, leadership, corporate culture, finances, operations, and marketing strategies. It also analyzes Apple's internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external opportunities and threats through a SWOT analysis. Finally, it proposes a new initiative called "iProfile" to further leverage Apple's customer database and build personalized relationships by integrating a user profile platform with the App Store. The goal is to capture more customer knowledge, increase satisfaction, and sustain competitive advantage through anticipating trends and focusing on innovation.