Last year annual spending on video conferencing was estimated to be $4.3 billion. By 2005, it is projected to grow to $7.7 billion,
Dispersed work groups have increased by 600 percent and executives attend an average of 60 meetings per month -- the market is ripe for video-conferencing.
SARS made people think about alternatives to business travel.
The more effective it is, the less safe it is, and with a strong product the reaction will be expected to be more,
It's just not that much of an anomaly. Weather can be very capricious.
Inter-office use is very common, as are job interviews. Corporations are also encouraged to buy videoconferencing units, especially if their clients have them,
I can see a trend, executives want to save costs on business travel and connecting people virtually is becoming more affordable,