WALLINGFORD, Conn. – May 20, 2008 - VBrick Systems, Inc., the world leader in digital video systems and solutions, today announced that Rich Mavrogeanes, founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of VBrick Systems, Inc. has been named one of the top influencers in the streaming media and video industry by Streaming Media magazine. 

This first time award from Streaming Media honors executives from various streaming media and video disciplines for their hard work to educate, define and advance streaming media since its invention more than a decade ago.  Mavrogeanes is joined by executives from Microsoft, NBC Universal, Real Networks and VeriSign on this list of key industry luminaries.

“It is an honor to be named one of Streaming Media’s All-Stars,” said Mavrogeanes. “When I founded VBrick 10 years ago, I was excited about the limitless possibilities of this industry and its technology. This passion and excitement continues today, as we continue to push the envelope at VBrick to bring more innovative products and services to the market.  We look forward to being part of the continuing evolution of this growing industry.”

As founder and CTO, Rich Mavrogeanes has been a pioneer in the streaming media and video space for more than 35 years and founded VBrick, which was created in 1997 and delivers streaming media and live video capabilities to the enterprise.  To educate the industry, Rich often speaks at industry trade shows, is a current member of the MPEG Industry Forum, the Internet Streaming Media Alliance and has been honored by various publications and organizations, including Ernst & Young for his dedication to the industry.

About VBrick Systems, Inc.

VBrick Systems is the world leader of live, online networked video solutions. Offering the most comprehensive suite of enterprise video products in the industry, VBrick provides business and organizations with robust and proven online video systems that connect people everywhere. Headquartered in Wallingford, CT, VBrick’s products and services are available through industry leading value-added resellers, systems integrators and distributors. VBrick Live: See What’s Next in Online Video. For more information, visit us at