@inproceedings{f53a46aa1f834a20a66d0e1b1eb8eaaf,
title = "Achieving software flexibility via intelligent workflow techniques",
abstract = "In this paper, we investigate innovative techniques of achieving software flexibility in a workflow environment. We believe that, by incorporating workflow technology and intelligent agent techniques into modern information systems, the software can be made more robust, more cost-effective to maintain and easier to change. In this paper, we present: (1) an in-depth investigation of software flexibility issues, (2) an integrated system architecture that combines workflow coordination mechanisms and agent-based decision-making capabilities, and (3) a framework to evaluate software architectures with an emphasis on the cost implications of system flexibility. A prototype system illustrating the implementation of intelligent workflow concepts is also reported.",
keywords = "Computer architecture, Costs, Decision making, Information systems, Intelligent agent, Robustness, Software architecture, Software maintenance, Software prototyping, Software systems",
author = "Zeng, {D. D.} and Zhao, {J. L.}",
year = "2002",
month = jan
day = "1",
doi = "10.1109/HICSS.2002.993941",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "606--615",
editor = "Sprague, {Ralph H.}",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 35th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2002",
note = "35th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2002 ; Conference date: 07-01-2002 Through 10-01-2002",
}