[June 29, 2006]

Mass Technology Leadership Council Announces 2006 Technology Leadership Awards Finalists; Finalists Announced in the Technology Vendor/Developer Categories and for CTO and Executive of the Year

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- June 29, 2006 -- The Mass Technology Leadership Council announced the first group of finalists for its 2006 Mass Technology Leadership Awards at an event held at the British Consulate last night. Award nominees were announced for the following categories: Outstanding Technology Vendor/Developers, Executive of the Year, and CTO of the Year. The remaining finalists -- for the Outstanding Technology User/Implementers categories, CEO of the Year, and CIO of the Year -- will be announced on July 19, at a second event at the British Consulate.

The only awards program to recognize outstanding achievement in both the development and implementation of information technology, the Mass Technology Leadership Awards honor Massachusetts companies and individuals who best exemplify leadership and excellence in business and technology. Winners of the awards will be announced on October 11, at an Awards Banquet, featuring Bruce Chizen, CEO of Adobe, as the keynote speaker.

Following are the finalists announced last night:


Outstanding Technology Vendor/Developer Awards
 B2B Applications
   -Cognos, PeopleCube, PHT Corporation, Unica Corporation
 Systems/Tools/Infrastructure
   -Arbor Networks, Egenera, Heroix, Systinet/Mercury Interactive
 Emerging Technologies/Clusters
   -Black Duck Software, iRobot, ThingMagic, SupplyScape
 Communications
   -Airvana, Cantata Technology, Pyxis Mobile, Silverlink
    Communications
 Consumer/Education
   -Boomerang Software, WorkshopLive, Rediker Software
Leadership Profile Awards
 Executive of the Year
   -Joseph Ferra, Chief Wireless Officer, Fidelity eBusiness
   -Meredith Flynn-Ripley, COO, Integra5
   -Ed Marshall, VP, Sales & Marketing, OpenAir
   -Ken Rugg, VP, Data Management Products, Progress Software
 CTO of the Year
   -Ken Kuenzel, Covergence
   -Jeff Robbins, LiveData, Inc.
   -Eric Burger, Cantata
   -David Husak, Reva Systems

"The Mass Technology Leadership Council is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors. These awards are an important part of this effort," said Joyce Plotkin, president of the Mass Technology Leadership Council. "The nominees for this year's honors represent the spirit of innovation, the history of accomplishment and the future promise that define the Massachusetts technology community."

The 2006 Mass Technology Leadership Awards build on the traditions of the Massachusetts Software Council and the New England Business and Technology Association (NEBATA), the two organizations that merged last year to form the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council.

The council has assembled a select group of leaders and influencers in the Massachusetts technology community to serve on the awards selection committee. Committee members will evaluate the finalists based on recent achievements in making significant contributions to the industry, customers, and their businesses.

About The Mass Technology Leadership Council

The Mass Technology Leadership Council is the only association that addresses the critical leadership issues of innovative software and technology-enabled companies. Formed by the combination of Massachusetts Software Council and New England Business and Technology Association, Inc., the organization is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors. The Mass Technology Leadership Council conducts educational programs, hosts industry events, facilitates networking, sponsors research, advocates in favor of technology policies that promote innovation, entrepreneurship and competition, and recognizes industry-leading companies and people.

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