Discussing chances and risks of the new information and communication technologies, one must analyze the political, economic and social implications. New information and communication technologies are the core of globalization and the driving force of a global knowledge and communications society. Knowledge and information are the factors affecting the industrial production process and all kinds of services. They will strongly influence international work sharing, the competition capability and strengths of national economies and businesses and they will lead to economic growth and create jobs with a promising future, innovative products and modern services. This trend will be even more intensified in the future.