DimDim.com - Free Web Conferencing Solution

DimDim is an entirely web-based and completely free web-conferencing solution that, amongst other things, allows users to share their desktop, show slides, collaborate, chat, talk, and broadcast via webcam with absolutely no downloads required. DimDim is also open source, meaning that companies can take the original product and do with it as they please, which includes being able to install the solution on their own server. The entire DimDim package, including VOIP, video broadcasting and desktop sharing features, automatically scales depending on the speed of your bandwidth. This feature is a godsend to those who have unreliable broadband connections with peaks and valleys since DimDim can detect the changes and adjust accordingly.

“Like many of us, Dimdim’s founders were scattered across the world and used an assortment of free communications tools like Skype and Hotmail to keep in touch. When they wanted to share what was on their computer screens they discovered that existing web conferencing products were all either too expensive or too complicated (or both). As accomplished software designers, they knew there had to be a better way. And so Dimdim was born.”

DimDim has already raised millions in VC funding and it is really no surprise given the robust nature of their solution and the fact that it will appeal to all.

With all of the funds currently flowing to DimDim there simply has to be a well-thought out business model. What exactly is the model behind this entirely free service? Is it to eventually release premium features? Or is it a model whereby big business will have the choice to purchase a white label version of the solution?