The most important developments now taking place or being planned are emphasized in this collection of eight papers on the emerging aspects of information technology. In addition to an introduction by Ric Foot and a keynote address by John Butcher, the specific papers are as follows: (1) "Telesoftware as Part of the Knowledge Network," by John Radcliffe, Executive Producer, British Broadcasting Corporation Literacy Project; (2) "Cable," by Frank Hall, Managing Director, Visionhire Cable Ltd. and Visionhire Communications Ltd.; (3) "Optical Video Discs," by Paul Bradley, Program Manager, Philips Laser Vision Systems; (4) "Teletext," by David Wilson, Manager, BBC Teletext; (5) "West Midlands Residential Viewdata Project," by Pat Montague, Director/General Manager, The Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd.; (6) "Private Viewdata," by Geoff Hutt, Systems Development Manager, British Leyland Systems Ltd.; (7) "Teleshopping," by David Bird, Group Computer Consultant, Great Universal Stores; (8) "Information on Britain on Prestel," by David Barr, Manager, Information Services, British Tourist Authority. Appendices provide authors' biographical notes and a list of seminar organization committee members. (LMM)