Avaak, the industry leader in easy-to-use, wire-free personal video networking technology, today announced that CONNECT, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting technology and life science businesses in San Diego, has named it’s revolutionary VueTM  Personal Video Network as one of the Most Innovative New Products (MIP) of 2008.  

“The CONNECT MIP awards are the local ‘Oscars’ for technology innovation and they recognize companies who are bringing to market, new innovative technologies,” said Camille Sobrian, COO of CONNECT.  “Our judges were impressed with Avaak’s Vue Personal Video Network.  The product’s ease of use, functionality, and ability to change how individuals view their lives made it a true innovative leap forward into new generation technology, well-deserving of this honor.”   

The MIP Awards are selected from more than 100 entries representing a broad range of local companies.  The awards program has been an indicator of the industries and technologies that have stimulated the San Diego economy, from early stage biotechnology companies to the first products generated by the region at the cutting-edge of technology.

“We are extremely pleased to receive CONNECT’s 2008 MIP award,” said Gioia Messinger, founder and CEO of Avaak. “This award is truly a testament to Avaak’s ability to develop a truly innovative product that will change how consumers connect to their lives on a daily basis.”

Slated to launch in early 2009, the Vue Personal Video Network allows consumers to view their home, business or backyard from anywhere at any time.  

About CONNECT
CONNECT is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining the growth of innovative technology and life science businesses in San Diego. Each year CONNECT delivers more than 300 programs and services that benefit more than 2,000 CEOs and companies. CONNECT is widely regarded as the nation’s most successful regional program linking inventors and entrepreneurs with the resources they need for success. Its programs include: Springboard, Venture Round Table, Frontiers in Science and Technology, FrameWorks, CEO Strategy Forum and Connect with CONNECT; new industry cluster development; affiliate programs with The Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT), Tech Coast Angels (TCA), and MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF); and its awards and recognition programs, Hall of Fame, and The Most Innovative New Product (MIP) Awards.

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 anytime 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 product launching in early 2009 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, please visit www.avaak.com.