Sightspeed 4.6 released
We've seen several posts covering the SightSpeed announcement recently.
Last night SightSpeed released the next version of our software. This new release includes some significant new beta features, including SightSpeed Phone Out, for maknig great quality, low-cost telephone calls from your PC or Mac.
Some Highlights -
- SightSpeed expands its voice capability from pure 'VoIP to VoIP" to "VoIP to PSTN" (Phone Out to be launched May 24 - today) and "PSTN to VoIP" (PhoneIn to be introduced soon).
- Rates for calls within North America are 2 cents per minute; rates to Europe start at 2 cents per minute but vary by country and modality (land line or mobile)
- Improved video via a beta codec
- Enhanced Contact List Display options
I have followed SightSpeed pretty closely the last few months since interviewing CEO Peter Csathy here.
SightSpeed's technique for delivering the audio/visual stream at 30 frames per second through patented, human perception-based technology is based on more years of research and works very well. SightSpeed has always been recognized for its superior video quality.
Sightspeed has always provided VoIP as a component alongside video. Their "SightSpeed Pro" service offers additional features such as multi-party voice and video conferencing for up to 4 participants.
I'm not a Mac user, but SightSpeed also has a Mac version. With this new release SightSpeed raises the bar and positions themselves to become the clear market leader in delivering combined video and PSTN phone connectivity.
I installed the upgrade last night on one machine, this morning on another. Their efforts show. Tomorrow morning I'll be chatting again with Sightspeed CEO Peter Csathy in what we hope will be a podcast posted here soon after. Stay tuned.
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