Information+related+industries

Such as: telecom, computers, electronics and content ie: programming, web design, graphic design, telecom (call centers), microprocessor design, r&d...
 * A product of the ever-morphing technological advances in information and communication.
 * A product of the ever-morphing technological advances in information and communication.

In context... from the [|European Union] Web Portal


 * "The Implications of the Information Society for European Union Policies Preparing the next steps"**

2.4. MEETING THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE

The increasing competitive pressure resulting from the progress in communication networks leads to a radical restructuring of companies and is prompting a wave of major global corporate alliances. The restructuring of the economy is further reinforced by the technological convergence of information-related industries, i.e. telecommunications, computers, electronics and content.

Globalization also dictates a change in the socio-economic and institutional organization of Member States towards greater flexibility and efficiency in an already difficult context of high unemployment. At the same time, globalization is opening up new market opportunities which can help to increase economic growth and employment, not only for the industrialized countries but also for the developing countries which launch actions in order to participate in the global information society.

Full length article can be accessed at: http://europa.eu.int/ISPO/infosoc/legreg/docs/nxtstpen.html

(correct me if I'm wrong)