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Whether you "tag", "poke" or "tweet", or prefer a more "delicious" "digging" or "flickering" online experience, you are engaging in something more than just social networking. You are part of an e-revolution that is changing many of our core beliefs, assumptions and behaviors.

The first comprehensive book written for a wide audience on the Web 2.0 revolution, "Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom" highlights how Web 2.0 is fundamentally changing the way we live and work. ictQATAR had this exclusive interview with INSEAD professor & the author of the book, Dr. Soumitra Dutta, who was also the first speaker for ictQATAR's Connected Speaker Series.

Read the full interview in ictQATAR's new e-newsletter issue: http://www.ict.gov.q...

Qatar's people, institutions, and government have made steady progress in adopting ICT into daily life, according to Qatar's ICT Landscape 2009, the first country-wide, survey-based ICT study released on May 17th, 2009.

This first report provides a good understanding of where Qatar stands today compared to developing and developed countries in terms of ICT adoption by all sectors of the society, including residents, government, and the business community. It also looks at the education, health, and tourism sectors, as well as the ICT job market.

Acclaimed author and INSEAD professor Dr. Soumitra Dutta understands the incredible impact Web 2.0 and social networking are having on our lives both personally and professionally. To launch ictQATAR's Connected Speakers Series, Dr. Soumitra will share insights from his latest book. 'Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom,' the first comprehensive book written for a wide audience on Web 2.0 social networking.

The event will take place Sunday, May 17 at the W Hotel from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. The event is open to the public, but seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Individuals can register at www.ictqatar.qa/conn....

Qatar is building a formidable standing in the integration of information and communications technology (ICT) into society, clearly marked by its inclusion among the top thirty networked nations in the world in the recently released Global IT Report 2008-2009.

The Report, which surveyed 134 countries, is released annually by the World Economic Forum and INSEAD, and serves as a global benchmark for the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on a nation's economic climate and its international competitiveness.

Read a full analysis of Qatar's profile in the Global IT Report, in ictQATAR's latest e-newsletter issue: http://www.ict.gov.q...

Do you understand Web 2.0 and social networking? Dr. Soumitra Dutta does! Join ictQATAR for its first Connected Speakers event as INSEAD professor Dr. Soumitra shares fascinating insights from his latest book “Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom.” Learn how social networking is changing the way we work, communicate and play – and what it means for your future.

The event will take place 17 May 2009 at the W Hotel from 6-8 p.m. The event is FREE, but advanced registration is required. Each registered guest will receive a copy of “Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom”

For more information, or to register, visit www.ictqatar.qa/conn...

Qatar has advanced three places in the Global Information Technology Report 2008-2009 - to 29th. The annual Report, released by the World Economic Forum and INSEAD on March 26th, is the world's most comprehensive international assessment of the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on nations' development and international competitiveness.

This year the Report surveys 134 developed and developing economies that account for more than 98% of world GDP. Last year's report included 127 countries.