REVIEWERS COMMENTS ON THE AGENTLINK 2 PROPOSAL.

This document is a transcription of the reviewers comments made on the
AgentLink 2 proposal, submitted in December 1999. Scores are out of 5,
with 5 being perfect, 1 being unsatisfactory.

SCIENTIFIC/TECHNOLOGICAL QUALITY AND INNOVATION 

(Score 4) 

The thematic network proposes and supports innovation by promoting
agent technology both at industrial and research levels with clear
knowledge transfer from academia to the industrial world.  The
objectives are clear and the maintenance of a dissemination network
for agents is relevant to IST.

The approach for achieving the goals is good and work includes
roadmapping.

However mobile agents need more and explicit attention. 

COMMUNITY ADDED VALUE AND CONTRIBUTION OF EC POLICIES 

(Score 4) 

The proposal contributes to strengthening the role of Europe in a
field where leadership has already been established.  Participation of
universities and industrial partners is well balanced.

It represents an opportunity to disseminate knowledge on agent
technology so SMEs.

CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY SOCIAL OBJECTIVES 

(Score 4) 

This new technology will very likely generate a demand for new
professional skills.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND S & T PROSPECTS 

(Score 4) 

The direct involvement of industrial partners in AgentLink will ensure
industrial exploitation of agent technology.  The planned
dissemination activities are appropriate to ensure the promotion of
the leading technology.

RESOURCES, PARTNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 

(Score 3) 

The project management approach and the workplan seem appropriate.
However more attention must be paid to the measurement of results and
progress of work.  Deliverables and milestones must be defined
accordingly.

As regards the effort needed for the project, it remains unclear
whether 72MM (part B) or 90 MM (part A) are needed. This should be
checked and clarified.


OVERALL SCORE FOR THE PROPOSAL  4