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| Agent Sourcebook: A Complete Guide to Desktop, Internet, and Intranet Agents |  | Authors: Alper Caglayan, Colin Harrison, Colin G. Harrison
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,565,442
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 349
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0471153273
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.0028563
EAN: 9780471153276
ASIN: 0471153273
Publication Date: January 15, 1997
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Ask the computer any question and it will figure out how to give you a correct answer. At least, that's always been the science-fiction scenario, a dream still far removed from real-life computing. But the growth of "intelligent agent" software appears to be bringing that scenario closer to reality. Is it all just hype, as many believe? Alper Caglayan and Colin Harrison examine the realities of today's intelligent agents and discover that while we're still a long way from the Hollywood picture of business computing, today's very real agents are already powerful business tools. They examine agents for Internet, Intranet and desktop use, evaluating processes that users can customize or automate. They look at agents that seek and screen information, sort e-mail, simulate human conversation, streamline processes for users, and much more. But they go deeper, delving into the processes and trade-offs of introducing agents into a workplace--including security risks. Perhaps equally important is that Caglayan and Harrison offer a clear and sensible taxonomy, providing a means for cogent discussion of agent technology.
Product Description
A practical guide for implementing agent technology into business applications
This book shows businesses how they can develop and use agent technology to improve business efficiency and lower costs. It describes the different commercial agents currently in use, strategic benefits, and integrating agents into existing systems. The authors use real case studies to show how to successfully deploy agents for specific business purposes.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great book! July 18, 1997
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is a great book! It is a super introduction to agent technology. There is so much hype about agents around -- this book provides a coherent taxonomy of agent technologies and really explains what agents can and cannot do.
Other books I've read on agent technology are either too technical and full of mumbo-jumbo, or are marketingese and filled with content copied straight from company web sites. This book is a great mixture of technology and business that allows you to see the impact agents will make in business.
These guys have really put a lot of thought into this book!
 A great resource, demystifies important topic. June 25, 1997
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Check out the companion website. A place to find out more about the book, read a sample chapter, and keep up-to-date on a rapidly moving field.
The book is focussed on commercial business applications for software agents - not so much technical research. Ideal for CTO's and CEO's considering agent learning functions in their corporate Intranets or applications.
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