Portfolio Press Release
Vue Personal Video Network Receives 'Popular Science' 2009 Best of What's New Award
Wireless Video Network System Honored for Innovation
Avaak, Inc. Press Release
12 November 2009
SAN DIEGO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Avaak, the industry leader in easy-to-use video mesh networking technology, today announced its Vue™ personal video network is a recipient of Popular Science's 2009 Best of What's New award in the "security" category. The magazine's annual Best of What's New award is a highly coveted industry recognition designed to celebrate the best achievements in innovation each year.
The Vue personal video network was chosen by Popular Science for its simplicity of use, making remote viewing and monitoring accessible to all. By allowing users to place the miniature, battery-powered wire-free cameras anywhere in their home or business, consumers can efficiently monitor their loved ones, pets and home while away, all through the convenience of the Web. To access and watch live video, Vue users simply log onto their own secure online account from any computer or flash enabled device.
"For 22 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise and amaze us—those that make a positive impact on our world today and challenge our views of what's possible in the future," said Mark Jannot, editor-in-chief of Popular Science. "The Best of What's New award is the magazine's top honor, and the 100 winners—chosen from among thousands of entrants—represent the highest level of achievement in their fields."
"We are honored that the Vue has been recognized by Popular Science, an influential and highly regarded publication among technology enthusiasts," said Gioia Messinger, founder and CEO of Avaak. "We are extremely proud of the advances we have made to wireless video technology by creating an easy-to-use device that not only provides consumers with an uncomplicated way to monitor their homes, but also gives them a way to stay better connected."
The Vue personal video network will be featured in Popular Science's December Best of What's New issue, the most highly read issue of the year, on newsstands Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
Retailing at $299, the Vue personal video network is now available through www.VueZone.com or Amazon.com.
About The Best of What's New Award:
Founded in 1872, Popular Science is the world's largest science and technology magazine that provides information about how technology is closing the gap between science and everyday life. Each year the editors of the innovative magazine are in search for the top 100 leading technologies of the year. This includes products that make a significant increase in their represented categories. Best of What's New awards are presented to 100 new products and technologies in 11 categories: Automotive, Aviation & Space, Computing, Engineering, Gadgets, Green Tech, Home Entertainment, Securities, Home Tech, Personal Health and Recreation.
About Avaak, Inc.
Founded in 2004, Avaak is the world's leader in ultra low-power easy-to-use, wire-free video technology that enables pervasive imaging applications where video and snapshots can be viewed, captured and shared from anywhere at any time without the need of wiring cameras or downloading software. Originally developed for homeland security and defense purposes, Avaak's technology enables the use of video in consumer and commercial applications and locations that were previously deemed infeasible. With a wide array of uses, the company's products will allow consumers to take full advantage of the digital lifestyle. Avaak is a private company with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., which is funded by Trinity Ventures, InterWest Partners and Leapfrog Ventures. To learn more, visit www.avaak.com.
