This paper focuses on a task allocation problem, particularly in cases where the task is to find a solution to a search problem or a constraint satisfaction problem. If the searc...
In service-oriented systems, such as grids and clouds, users are able to outsource complex computational tasks by procuring resources on demand from remote service providers. As th...
Sebastian Stein, Enrico Gerding, Nicholas R. Jenni...
We introduce tractable classes of VCSP instances based on convex cost functions. Firstly, we show that the class of VCSP instances satisfying the hierarchically nested convexity pr...
We provide precise high-level models for eight fundamental service interaction patterns, together with schemes for their composition into complex service-based business process int...