com 1998 590 final en report to the european council job opportunities in information society exploiting potential of revolution commission http www europa eu int comm dg05 soc dial info_soc jobopps joboppen pdf 1 chapter i introduction union is moving decisively into age fast becoming a reality for europe s citizens and businesses has already started transform way we live work november 1997 luxembourg on employment asked assess implications this transformation training responds that mandate it examines impact having concludes prospects are bright g39 industries have become one biggest fastest growing sectors economy they creating new jobs products services driving economic growth enhancing competitiveness only just beginning will continue grow importance pace change faster than