The following statement can be attributed to Computer & Communications Industry Association President & CEO Ed Black:
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Steve Jobs. His entrepreneurial leadership transformed Apple from an afterthought into arguably the most successful high tech company in history. He challenged the status quo, went against conventional wisdom and revived competition in a market that was leaning toward concentration. He was the personal embodiment of the ethos of Silicon Valley and he will be sincerely missed.”