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Multiagent-based knowledge networks

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J. L. AguirreE-mail The Corresponding Author, R. BrenaE-mail The Corresponding Author and F. J. CantuCorresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author

Center for Artificial Intelligence, Monterrey Institute of Technology, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico


Available online 15 January 2001.

Abstract

In this article, we present an approach for the design and development of knowledge networks and corporate memories based on Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) technology. A corporate memory is conceptualized as a network of agents that collaborate to provide the users with knowledge services for both intranets and the Internet. Lessons learned from the introduction of knowledge management practices into organizations are presented. These lessons have influenced and driven the MAS approach to knowledge networks and corporate memories described in this paper. An implementation of the RICA system (Knowledge and Information Networks with Agents), which incorporates these ideas, is presented.

Author Keywords: Multi-agents; Knowledge networks; Knowledge management

Article Outline

1. Introduction
2. Artificial intelligence and knowledge management
2.1. Knowledge management
2.2. Knowledge in artificial intelligence
2.3. Knowledge is power
2.4. Sharing knowledge is power
2.5. Intellectual capital
2.6. Learning organizations
2.7. Agents in KM
3. Case studies in KM
3.1. CYDSA
3.2. Peñoles
3.3. The Monterrey Tech experience
4. The RICA project
5. Architecture of RICA
6. An example in RICA
6.1. What is REDII
6.2. A REDII project's taxonomy
6.3. RICA services for REDII
7. Conclusions and future work
Acknowledgements
References




Corresponding Author Contact Information Corresponding author. Tel.: +52-91-8328-4182; fax: +52-91-8328-4189; email: fcantu@campus.mty.itesm.mx


 
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