Communications systems continue to grow: physically and in terms of the services offered by the providers. Consequently there is a need for more sophisticated software systems. Agent-based computing, and in particular research into multi-agent systems, is leading the way in the development of techniques to address the variety of needs associated with these new technologies: for example, languages and protocols for communication, frameworks for negotiation and platforms which allow mobile processes to operate remotely. Agent Technology for Communication Infrastructures covers all these issues and more.
* Introduces software agent philosophy and underlines the need for more radical approaches to communications systems design and design methodology
* Includes results from recent research in the new state-of-the-art technology within its application to the communications industry
* Illustrates the diversity of communications applications using agent technology
* Demonstrates the increased capabilities of agents that are not currently achievable using traditional standards-based network signalling
With contributions from leading authorities in the field covering a wide range of issues, it targets practitioners at advanced level, researchers in agent technology and communications along with postgraduate students in electronic engineering and computer science.