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Mobile Agent A Brief

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By Jane Ericson


You are no doubt aware of the amazing growth of technology, and the many benefits it provides us all in our daily lives. Some of this growth and these benefits may be quite readily apparent and visible in our everyday lives. Others may not be so obvious to us, but to those in tech-focused industries who rely on them, it is quite noticeable and valuable. For instance, mobile agent technology serve as an example of rapid technological advancement that offers practical benefits for those in the tech world.

You may not have heard of mobile agent technology, but there is a chance you have used mobile agents indirectly. That is because you do not have to program a mobile agent on your computer, phone of other device. It is not something you have to install or run yourself, so you may be in the presence of a mobile agent and not even know it.

How can that be? Well, mobile agents by design work independently. After they have been installed on one computer, they can navigate their way to other computers within a network to execute scripts and perform tasks. In that sense they represent truly remarkable innovation.

A mobile agent is installed on a network and requires use of specialized servers. They are coded with Java Virtual Machine, which allows them to be used on several different types of computers and devices. Within a business network, that functionality is greatly appreciated, because the variety of different devices being used could be significant.

For example, today's business network may include computers, smart phones, and GPS devices. There are times when a certain application may need to be installed on all of these types. Rather than having something coded specially for each of these devices, the mobile agent offers a universal solution. And the person in charge of technology at the company only needs to load the agent onto the network one time.

You may be amazed at this technology but find yourself wondering about its practical uses. It is excellent for transferring information from one point to another. Common uses include financial information and location data. But these few examples are by no means an exhaustive list of what can be shared via mobile agents.

Your best bet is to discuss with your IT staff your goals in using mobile agents. What type of information do you need distributed? Where do you want to send it to? By working directly with them and leveraging their knowledge of your network, you can collaborate on the solution that makes the most sense for your business.

Mobile agent technologies are an exciting and valuable development in the tech industry. And they are continuing to grow and develop, offering promise of additional future efficiencies and conveniences. As they grow and develop, they are becoming easier to use, meaning we will see more widespread adoption and innovation in the very near future.




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