"IDC said" - it sounds like this is an excerpt from an article. If you're going to retype someone elses work, please include a link to the source of the article.

As for the slowdown - there WAS a slowdown for many, but I don't think that very many are experiencing a slowdown these days.

As for the dot-com bubble bursting, the HYPE of the dot.com is over. People investing millions into an IDEA without anything to back it up is pretty much behind us, however the dot.com world is still very much alive and kicking. Businesses have come to realize that if they're not on the web with their store, they're not reaching their full potential or market.

We deal with many small and medium sized businesses just getting their feet wet in the internet with online stores and social sites. The money is definitely still there. And as for corporate, there used to be a lot of red tape, but it seems they are becoming a little more free with their money again as their businesses are flourishing on the web.

I'd be interested to know what year the quote from the article was published. I'm guessing 2007-2008 (only because of the reference to the US Economy), but it sounds like it's worded in the doom & gloom of 2004-2006.