CompTIA Names Tech Champions for 2016

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) this week recognized California Assms. Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) and Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) as Tech Champions for 2016.

The annual honor goes to lawmakers who display "leadership and support of the technology industry in the California state Legislature."

Chang and Low both are members of the Legislature's new Technology and Innovation Caucus.

CompTIA has 2,000 member companies and has issued nealry 2 million IT certifications, according to the organization.

“We are honored to present Assembly Members Low and Chang as our 2016 Tech Champion for their continued efforts and support of the technology industry here in California,” said Kelly Hitt, CompTIA’s Director of Government Affairs for California. “As many states look to California as a leader in innovation, it is important that our elected officials support legislation that will boost the digital economy. Our Tech Champions are strong voices for the technology community and are helping to ensure that our industry continues to succeed.”