GlowPoint and Call One Announce Availability of 'IVE Video Packs' Featuring Plantronics Headsets and Logitech Web Cameras

Business Wire, Dec 7, 2005

HILLSIDE, N.J. -- IVE Quickly Becoming One of the Fastest Growing IP-based Video and Voice Services With Over 100,000 Downloads in More Than 65 Countries

Glowpoint, Inc. (OTC: GLOW.PK), the world's leading IP-based video communications service provider, and Call One, one of the world's leading distributors of VoIP capable headsets and cameras, today announced the availability of 'IVE Video Packs.' The 'Video-in-a-Box' starter kits offer a choice of Plantronics headsets and Logitech web cameras that make it quick and easy to start using the IVE service while providing a high-quality, feature rich experience. The IVE Video Packs will be jointly sold and marketed through a variety of co-promotional programs and are available for immediate purchase online at www.sonyive.com/videopack, where users can also download and register for the free IVE service.

Sony's Instant Video Everywhere service (or IVE, pronounced "ivy"), powered by GlowPoint, was launched in the United States three weeks ago and has already spread internationally with more than 100,000 downloads from users in more than 65 countries. The sonyive.com website has also received more than 5 million hits to date. In addition to IVE's free, unlimited PC-based video and voice calling services to other IVE users, subscribers have the added benefit of being able to place video and audio calls to cell phones, telephones, and any other traditional video or audio conferencing systems outside of the IVE community. With IVE, users can now communicate face-to-face far beyond their home or the office from any broadband enabled location or "hotspot" - including coffee shops, hotels, airports, college dorms, and more.

"As a result of the initial momentum we've had since launching the free version of IVE just a few weeks ago, we've been receiving requests from our users asking for recommendations on the right cameras and headsets to use with IVE," said Stuart Gold, Vice President of Marketing at GlowPoint. "Working with Call One, we have created a one-stop shopping experience that offers high quality and affordable options for our users to quickly get up and running with their IVE service. In addition, as part of our joint marketing efforts, IVE will be promoted to Call One's extensive and growing customer base."

The IVE Video Packs have been developed to meet the different equipment needs of customers at a variety of price points. Currently, pricing starts as low as $57 for a Plantronics Audio 40 stereo PC headset bundled with a Logitech QuickCam Chat web camera, and range up to $135 for a Plantronics DSP-400 headset and a Logitech QuickCam Notebook camera. Initially, the IVE Video Packs will be available for shipment in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.

"As one of the leading providers of headsets and webcams in the world, we're always looking to expand our markets with exciting new products and partners. Our many customers are also looking for new and creative ways to use their headsets and cameras," said Jim Schwarz, Vice President of Sales at Call One. "We are at the tipping point for IP-based video communications and, based on initial momentum and our experience with the service, we expect Sony IVE to be one of the leading brands as the market grows."

About GlowPoint

Glowpoint, Inc. is the world's leading IP-based video communications service provider. GlowPoint offers video conferencing, bridging and IP broadcasting services to enterprises, SOHOs, broadcasters and consumers worldwide. The GlowPoint network spans four continents and has carried over 23 million IP video minutes. GlowPoint is headquartered in Hillside, N.J. More information is available at www.glowpoint.com.

"Glowpoint", "IVE" and "Instant Video Everywhere" are registered trademarks of Glowpoint, Inc. in the United States and certain foreign countries. All other marks are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

The statements contained herein, other than historical information, are or may be deemed to be forward-looking statements and involve factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from such statements. These factors, risks and uncertainties include market acceptance and availability of new video communication services; rapid technological change affecting demand for our services; competition from other video communications service providers; and the availability of sufficient financial resources to enable us to expand our operations, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.