I can see a trend, executives want to save costs on business travel and connecting people virtually is becoming more affordable,

Inter-office use is very common, as are job interviews. Corporations are also encouraged to buy videoconferencing units, especially if their clients have them,

It's just not that much of an anomaly. Weather can be very capricious.

The more effective it is, the less safe it is, and with a strong product the reaction will be expected to be more,

SARS made people think about alternatives to business travel.

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.

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,