In this constantly shrinking world, it is necessary to know what is happening at the frontiers of technology being challenged at different parts of the world. Global information system and the Internet are beginning to access this information. Merely accessing information is not enough. It has to be summarized, synthesized, stored, indexed, evaluated, and analyzed. All this will have to be carried out within a very brief response time. It will then have to be disseminated in a form and shape to be of maximum benefit to the person needing this information. How to coordinate this gigantic task ? How to provide this service with authority, authenticity, clarity and precision. The keynote will address this vision and analyze the challenges that lie ahead to make this dream come true.