Agent Technology for Communications Infrastructure
Alex L. G. Hayzelden and Rachel Bourne, both of Queen Mary and Westfield College,
University of London, UK
0471 49815 7
December 2000
Hardback
320pp
Agent Technology is a fast growing area of research in Artificial
Intelligence and Computer Science. Agents are autonomous problem-solving entities residing in an
environment able to solve problems, roam network infrastructures, adapt to changes in their environment an
interact with other agents.
Offering a useful snapshot of the current status of the field, this text focuses sharply on the upcoming
convergence of intelligent software and communications systems.
Contributions from leading authorities in the field covering a wide range of issues,
Demonstrates the increased capabilites of agents that are not currently achievable using traditional standards-based network signalling.
This valuable reference resource is essential reading for researchers or practitioners interested in applying agent
technology or in business to develop next generation distributed applications, as well as scientists and engineers
in R & D departments and lecturers and researchers in telecommunications and computer science.
Contents:
Agent Technology for Communications Infrastructure: An Introduction
An Agent-Based Platform for Next-Generation IN Services
Java Framework for Negotiating Management Agents
Adaptive QoS Management via Multiple Collaborative Agents
Agent-Mediated Trading: Intelligent Agents and E -Business
Distributed Control of Connection Admission to Telecommunications Network: Security Issues
Secure Payments within an Agent-Based Personal Travel Market
Multi-Agent Solution for Virtual Home Environment
Virtual Home Environment to be Negotiated by a Multi-Agent System
Self-Adaptation for Performance Optimisation in an Agent-Based Information System
Flexible Decentralised Control of Connection Admission
Low-Level Control of Network Elements from an Agent Platform
A Multi-Agent Approach to Dynamic Virtual Path Management in ATM Networks
A Multi-Agent Approach for Channel Allocation in Cellular Networks
Predicting Quality Of Service for Nomadic Applications Using Intelligent Agents
Implementation of Mobile Agents for WDM Network Management: The OPTIMA Perspective
How to Move Mobile Agents
Market-Based Call Routing in Telecommunications Networks Using Adaptive Pricing And Real Bidding
IN Load Control Algorithms for Market-Based Multi-Agent Systems
Victor-Proactive Fault Tracking and Resolution in Broadband Networks Using Collaborative Intelligent Agent
Efficient Means of Resource Discovery Using Agents
Evolving Routing Algorithms with Genetic Programming
