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MATH AND Information Technology

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Words to Understand ciphers  codes denial-of-service attacks  an attempt to deny a user or users access to a computer system, often with malicious intent pension funds  large pools of money held by a company or a union that is used to pay old-age or retirement funds to employees or members

W hile other disciplines are vital to the growth of information technology,math comprises the very fabric of technological development.Without the ability to calculate, scientists couldn’t understand radiowaves, technologymanufacturers couldn’t build advanced features into smartphones, and engineers couldn’t de- velopmobile phone systems.Mathematicians create the rawdata that proves that certain technologies will work; they also design the complex solutions that help keep our data safe. Advanced mathematical applications have even grown to the point where they may be able to predict the future.