Apparatus and method for predicted response generation

A method and apparatus are provided for generation of predicted responses in a computer communications network system (20). A server (200) in the computer communications network system predicts the client's next request (604) based on the present client's request (600). The server sets a trigger (608) that recognizes a match of the client's predicted request. When a client's predicted request arrives, the trigger sends the response. Additionally, the server associates a timeout action (610) with the predicted response so that if a predicted request is not received within the timeout interval or other events occur before the predicted request arrives, the triggered response is removed and an alternative action is performed.