One of the problems with the video over IP market is that it's basically cut into two parts: the ultra high-end dedicated systems that cost way too much money, or the consumer side. There wasn't a middle ground. Until now.

SightSpeed, known for it's consumer-level video over IP service, has created a new offering specifically for the small-medium business customers: SightSpeed Business. For $19.95 a month-much less per-user in bulk-you get the following features unique to business accounts:

• 5 minute long video mail messages


• 500 minutes of PSTN calls in US and Canada included


• An administrative console to manage all users within a particular company


• Extended, face-to-face customer service over SightSpeed (of course)

You also get all the features of the consumer-level version, which includes:

• SightSpeed's excellent video quality-the best damn video conferencing quality, period


• 4-way video conferencing-available to consumers only on the Pro level service


• Instant messaging


• Video voicemail


• Optional inbound telephone numebrs


• PC and Mac compatibility

I am truly excited for the folks at SightSpeed. This is the right product at the right time. I'm confident they'll make a mint on this one.