Knowledge Mining Using Intelligent Agents explores the concept of knowledge discovery processes and enhances decision-making capability through the use of intelligent agents like ants, termites and honey bees. In order to provide readers with an integrated set of concepts and techniques for understanding knowledge discovery and its practical utility, this book blends two distinct disciplines data mining and knowledge discovery process, and intelligent agents-based computing (swarm intelligence and computational intelligence). For the more advanced reader, researchers, and decision/policy-makers are given an insight into emerging technologies and their possible hybridization, which can be used for activities like dredging, capturing, distributions and the utilization of knowledge in their domain of interest (i.e. business, policy-making, etc.). By studying the behavior of swarm intelligence, this book aims to integrate the computational intelligence paradigm and intelligent distributed agents architecture to optimize various engineering problems and efficiently represent knowledge from the large gamut of data.

In recent years, our world has experienced a profound shift and progression in available computing and knowledge sharing innovations. These emerging advancements have developed at a rapid pace, disseminating into and affecting numerous aspects of contemporary society. This has created a pivotal need for an innovative compendium encompassing the latest trends, concepts, and issues surrounding this relevant discipline area. During the past 15 years, the Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology has become recognized as one of the landmark sources of the latest knowledge and discoveries in this discipline. The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition is a 10-volume set which includes 705 original and previously unpublished research articles covering a full range of perspectives, applications, and techniques contributed by thousands of experts and researchers from around the globe. This authoritative encyclopedia is an all-encompassing, well-established reference source that is ideally designed to disseminate the most forward-thinking and diverse research findings. With critical perspectives on the impact of information science management and new technologies in modern settings, including but not limited to computer science, education, healthcare, government, engineering, business, and natural and physical sciences, it is a pivotal and relevant source of knowledge that will benefit every professional within the field of information science and technology and is an invaluable addition to every academic and corporate library.

A practical, managerial-oriented approach to show how IT is used in organizations for the improvement of quality and productivity. * Contains a variety of cases which highlight problems many corporations encounter, as well as international cases, written by prominent international figures in the field, to illustrate how IT can be adapted to conform to other cultures. * Substantial coverage of new technology and applications (e.g. fuzzy logic, neural computing, hypermedia). * Icons highlight the use of functional areas of business, health care, and government, not-for profit agencies.

"This collection compiles research in all areas of the global information domain. It examines culture in information systems, IT in developing countries, global e-business, and the worldwide information society, providing critical knowledge to fuel the future work of researchers, academicians and practitioners in fields such as information science, political science, international relations, sociology, and many more"--Provided by publisher.

readers will find concrete implementation strategies, reinforced with real-world business examples and a minimum of formulas, and case studies drawn from a broad range of industries. The book illustrates the popular data mining functions of classification, clustering, modeling, and time-series forecasting--through examples developed using the IBM Neural Network Utility.

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the International Conference on Smart Materials and Intelligent Systems (SMIS) 2010, December 17-20, 2010, Chongqing, China

"This collection compiles research to drive further evolution and innovation of these next-generation technologies and their applications, of which the scientific, technological, and commercial communities have only begun to scratch the surface. It is an essential reference acquisition for any library seeking to cover the leading edge of technological innovations"--Provided by publisher.

SimNet MIS is a new computer-based tutorial program for the Management Information Systems course (MIS). It is based on McGraw-Hill's award-winning SimNet Xpert but has had 14 new features developed expressly for the MIS course. SimNet MIS is designed to work perfectly alongside any McGraw-Hill MIS textbook. When this valuable tool is used in conjunction with a MIS textbook, students benefit by having a learning device that allows them to practice and study their skills at home or in the school lab, at their own pace.

For the undergraduate/graduate introductory information systems course required of all business students. Information Systems Today, 3e, speaks directly to WHY IS MATTERS today by focusing on what every business student needs to know about IS including its leading role in the globalization of business.

Takes a business-first approach to improve students' perception of the value of IS within the business discipline. This perspective allows instructors to demonstrate how technology and systems support business performance and growth. This work enables the instructor to adjust content according to their business or technical preferences.