The evolution of information society all over the years and different countries, Spain included, is studied. This topic is considered as well from different points of view, among which social and economic aspects are included. General aspects of globalisation, its repercussions in socioeducational new paradigms, its importance in technological evolution, its interrelations both at national and international level are also included. The information society is studied as it is necessary to consider its relation with the knowledge and cybernetic society, where virtual information systems are included. The information architecture, its management, organisation, and dissemination of knowledge created as a consequence of the influence of information, is also mentioned. Finally, it is intended to give a complete vision, a compendium, where the last conlcusion is inquiring or should be Global Knowledge Society or Global Society of Knowledge
