YouSendIt.com - Web-based Delivery Service

Go ahead and share that huge video file. When sending things over the internet became more popular than couriering documents by mail or bike messenger, YouSendIt stepped up to offer a prime service. YouSendIt allows users to upload large files or zipped documents of up to two gigabytes in size. On the other end, recipients download the file without clogging their e-mail inbox or suffering through FTP woes. According to users, it certainly beats e-mailing files. All you have to do to use the service is enter the recipient"s e-mail address, select the file, enter your e-mail address and a message to the recipient, and they will receive an e-mail with a URL to pick up the file. Easy as pie. The accounts range from $5-$30 a month, based on the features you need. The site is highly professional and well designed, demonstrating the best of ecommerce.

"YouSendIt is the leader in Web-based file delivery software-as-a-service (SaaS) and offers a proven and secure solution for sending, receiving and tracking files of all sizes. Businesses and individuals globally rely on YouSendIt for delivery of time-sensitive and high-value digital documents. Our proprietary technology requires no software installation and is available at anytime, anywhere in the world. With more than four million registered users from 220 countries, YouSendIt transfers over 30,000 GB per day, 500 million files to date."

This is a highly sophisticated and stable ebusiness operation with $20 million in venture capital and 40 employees. The need to send large files over the internet is likely going to be a niche market for years to come, with huge growth potential. This company sets the standard for how to run an ebusiness and a very low-risk investment prospect.

Will this service ever become obsolete with the advent of new computer technology? If the answer is yes, when? ALso, are they getting so large that the market is ready for a host of competitors who might drive down their costs and their profits?