According to the foreword by Arthur C. Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey), the computer field veteran authors' analysis demonstrates that the future is sooner than we think in regard to the possibility of truly intelligent machines. They detail the technology, standards, Internet and other applications, key development players, and implications of the listed latest and next generation of intelligent, even personable software agents. Those insidious Web "cookies," however, seem more related to Clarke's HAL. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Intelligent Software Agents

Computers & Technology

Murch, Richard

Johnson, Tony

Operating Systems

PRENTICE/HALL

Master project management, todays most critical business skill! Project management leadership is todays no.1 business skill. Talented, knowledgeable project managers command the best assignments and compensation: they are the future leaders of business. But expert project managers arent born that way: theyve learned specific, proven techniques and strategies for achieving outstanding results. In Project Management, Richard Murch shares those techniques and strategies. Whether youre managing your first project, or youre an experienced project manager facing tough, new challenges, Project Management offers expert solutions. Youll find coverage of all this, and more: *The fundamentals of project management, planning, reporting, team building, and team leadership *The project lifecycle: planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, rollout, and beyond *Responding to constant changes in market conditions, resources, requirements, and schedules *Mastering todays latest rapid development management techniques *Managing risks and problems more effectively *Handling the unique challenges of IT and knowledge management *Leveraging Internet and intranet-based project management tools and

Project Management: Best Practices for It Professionals

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

This book introduces Autonomic Computing. This concept is a cornerstone of IBM's strategic initiative, and it offers great promise because autonomic computing systems have the ability to manage themselves and dynamically adapt to change in accordance with evolving or dynamic business policies and objectives. The term "autonomic" comes from the autonomic nervous system, which controls many organs and muscles in the human body. These systems can perform management activities based on situations they observe or sense in the IT environment. Rather than IT professionals initiating management activities, the system observes something about itself and acts accordingly. This allows the IT professional to focus on high-value tasks while the technology manages the more mundane operations. This book explains how this can be made to happen and the changes that need to be made to make it happen.

Autonomic Computing

IBM Pr

This is a guide to planning, implementing and managing a large scale IT project. The text shows the reader how to combine different technologies, and introduce management issues such as risk and management, and handling expectations.

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Intelligent Software Agents

Project Management: Best Practices for It Professionals

Autonomic Computing

Project Management: Best Practices for It Professionals