Resource allocation in communication networks using market-based agents

This work describes a system that allocates end-to-end bandwidth, in a switched meshed communications network. The solution makes use of market-based software agents that compete in a number of decentralised marketplaces to buy and sell bandwidth resources. Agents perform a distributed depth first s...

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Main Authors: Haque, N. (Author), Jennings, N. R. (Author), Moreau, L. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2005-08.
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