Most people think of communications through the Internet in a U.S. context.
However, most countries desire to communicate in their own language, both locally and globally. This is one reason for the popularity of faxes in general. In fact, many countries beyond North America and Europe rely on faxing solutions as the primary means of communication. With the advent of the Internet, along with rising international phone costs, most multi-national companies are increasingly employing the Internet as a more cost efficient means of information exchange. As we move more and more towards a global economy rather than the collection of national economies, it becomes increasingly important to communicate efficiently and effectively.