In the wake of the terrible events of Sept. 11, uneasy executives have looked for ways to avoid the hassles -- and perceived dangers -- of air travel.

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This trend has helped send airline stocks into a downward spiral, but has also lifted the shares of providers of videoconferencing services. WebEx (WEBX) and Polycom (PLCM), two providers of the service, are each up more than 50% since Sept. 10. We spoke to Robert Hagerty, CEO of Polycom, about the trends in videoconferencing and where he sees his company going.
TSC: Have you seen a pickup in demand for your products since the attacks?
Hagerty: We've seen a significant jump in inquiries and calls for information. But the increase in interest started at the beginning of the year with the slump in the economy. People wanted a way to communicate without having to travel. Our technology is low-cost and easy to use.
TSC: What do you see happening when business travel resumes?
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