Autonomic computing systems wouldn't regulate themselves with one super-intelligent and aware mind.

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"The complexity of IT systems is growing at a tremendous rate, to a point where it's becoming very difficult for administrators to manage their systems, " says Jeff Kephart , autonomic computing manager at IBM Research.

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The term "autonomic computing" was popularized by IBM (nyse: IBM - news - people ) following a 2001 speech by Senior Vice President of Research Paul Horn to the National Academy of Engineers.

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