Steve Jobs 1955-2011

Originally I was going to blog about the release of the "iPhone 5" or iPhone 4S but after today's headlines of Steve Jobs passing away I decided to make today's blog in honor of him. . Steve Jobs was 56 years of age when he passed away, he was suffering multiple health issues. His illnesses included pancreatic cancer, hormone imbalances due to medical treatments and a liver transplant. Jobs served as the CEO for Apple, Inc. for 15 years (1996-2011) and was credited for leading the company to the current state it is in via multiple successful products. Among the Apple co-founders company leading achievements: Apple I 1976, Apple Macintosh 1984, iMac 1998, iPod 2001, iPhone 2007, and Macbook 2010. His last statement as CEO when he stepped down in August this year was: “I have always said that if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.” -Mr. Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs was such an influence on the company that upon his resignation as CEO, many of Apple's stockholders began to sell. His selected successor Tim Cook was Job's fill-in CEO while Jobs had pancreatic surgery (2004) and the liver transplant (2011). This event will definitely change the industry in terms of innovation and breakthrough thinking, as Jobs was seen as the forerunner for both. Most companies in the IT/IS industry maintained the status quo when compared to Apple. It is now up to Mr. Cook to carry the torch of Apple and lead the company to similar successes. The first product released under the new CEO was the iPhone 4S. Due to the fact that I dedicated this blog to Steve Jobs rather than my original theme, I felt it necessary to  include a video from Apple on the iPhone 4S:

Also my favorite video blogger talking about Steve Jobs (warning vulgar language but its dedicated):

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NY Times: Steve Jobs Dies at 56

Apple: iPhone 4S