Nov. 6, 2009 (Business Wire) -- Phase Forward (NASDAQ: PFWD), a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, today announced the Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. named Phase Forward Private Sector Company of the Year at the 2009 Mass Technology Leadership Awards in Boston last night. Honoring Massachusetts companies and individuals who best exemplify leadership and excellence in business and technology, the Technology Leadership Awards recognize outstanding achievement in both the development and deployment of technologies.

“Phase Forward has established itself as one of Massachusetts’ premier technology success stories,” said Tom Hopcroft, president and CEO of the Mass Technology Leadership Council. “Under the direction of an excellent executive team the company’s consistent drive to innovate has enabled it to flourish. We congratulate Phase Forward on distinguishing itself in a region whose commitment to innovation consistently produces very successful technology companies.”

Accepting the award was Phase Forward Chairman and CEO Bob Weiler, himself a recipient of the CEO of the year award at the 2006 Mass Technology Leadership Awards. “I proudly accept this award on behalf of the Phase Forward employees and customers around the world who have made our company the success it is today,” said Weiler. “On this occasion I would also like to acknowledge Phase Forward’s founder Paul Bleicher, whose vision for automating clinical trials and entrepreneurial drive set our company in motion. We are ardent supporters of the great work MTLC does advancing technological innovation in Massachusetts, and proud to be honored by an organization of this caliber.”

About Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc.

Formed by the powerful combination of Mass 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 accomplishes its mission by conducting educational programs and hosting signature events, facilitating networking between industry executives and potential partners, investors, and customers, sponsoring research on the industry, engaging in activities to enhance the quality and quantity of the next generation of technology professionals, advocating in favor of technology policies that promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and recognizing industry-leading companies and people.

About Phase Forward

Phase Forward is a leading provider of integrated data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety.