Are there any unforeseen circumstances that could slow the momentum?
D’Entremont: Broadband is predicted to grow at an increased adoption rate of 80 percent in the enterprise in the next few years, which is significantly faster than the current 50 percent rate. If this predicted adoption slows, that could affect increased use of Web conferencing because no one likes a slow connection. ECT: What are the biggest myths surrounding Web conferencing technologies? D’Entremont: I think there are a few, but probably the one that still sticks with many people is the fact that it’s hard to do, expensive and unreliable. Many of the early products weren’t ready for primetime when they hit the market so this perception was created and validated for a while. But everyone in the market has worked hard to overcome these obstacles and Web conferencing is now an easy, cost-effective and reliable way to conduct an important meeting. ECT: What should companies look for in a Web conferencing provider? D’Entremont: There are many conferencing providers, and selecting the rig
