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The place of expert systems in business now and over the next decade
Information technology has entered a new generation. In recent
years, considerable interest has been focussed on the
commercialisation of expert systems, which represent an important
application of Artificial Intelligence in the field of
Information Technology.
Expert systems are now in a crucial stage of development because,
although in business computerised systems are not new, expert
systems still need time for their applicability and usefulness to
be proved. The market for expert systems will not develop if
such systems are unable to cope with the demanding applications
of business; for example with top management problem-solving and
decision-making. This thesis is principally concerned with
determining the position of expert systems in business by looking
at these major business related issues. [Continues.