Monthly Archives: January 2024

Discrete structures are the foundation for formulation of problems and algorithms. In the following paper, you will experience the use of discrete math for a thinning algorithm and its necessary and sufficient conditions for characterizing points. 

Paper “A parallel thinning algorithm for medial surfaces” G. Bertrand, Pattern Recognition Letters, 16 (1995) 979-986. This paper is attached. 

The overall idea of the algorithm is highlighted in blue, although the question to be answered is related to Proposition 2 (highlighted in yellow). Simple point is an important concept used for the algorithm. You are expected to answer the following question regarding a simple point mentioned in Proposition 2. 

Question 1. What is the definition of that is mentioned in Proposition 2? Briefly explain the meaning of it. Define each symbol used in your definition. 

Question 2. What is the definition of ? Briefly explain the meaning of it. 

Question 3. Proposition 2 say that x is n-simple if and only if   and . Give at least one example of x and X such that x is 6-simple. Briefly explain. 

Information Technology (IT) Industry Analysis

The IT industry is always evolving and IT plays a very important role in business. Several of the technology companies that have dominated IT are Fortune 500 and even Fortune Global 500 organizations bringing in billions of dollars in revenue. Companies like IBM and HP started as hardware vendors, but now have ventured into software, and other areas of IT. Their contributions have shaped the IT industry. 

For this assignment, you will choose one of the IT industry leaders discussed in the Week One Lecture and create an analysis of that company. Include the following elements in your analysis supporting your statements using the required sources for this assignment. **I CHOSE MICROSOFT**

Explain how the organization started in the IT industry.

Explain the current state of the organization.

Evaluate the impact the technology organization you chose has had on business and/or business operations.

Analyze the role of IT in the chosen business and describe the innovations the organization has launched. Explain the reasons the innovations were either successes or failures for the company.

The IT Industry Analysis paper

Must be two to three double-spaced pages (600-900 words) in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must use at least one credible source in addition to the course text.

Must document all sources in APA style.

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style 

 Learning About Cookies as Spyware. Research what kind of information cookies store. You might find the following  websites helpful:

• www.allaboutcookies.org/
• www.howstuffworks.com/cookie1.htm

Using WORD, write an ORIGINAL brief essay of 300 words or more describing cookies and the way they can invade privacy.Safe Assign is software that verifies the originality of your work against on-line sources and other students.Note your Safe Assign score. Submit references separately (or add as text) otherwise they cause the Safe Assign score to increase. 

Develop a Continuity plan for your business or organizations, Ref NIST 800-34. This assignment should meet the essay requirements (i.e. 1,200 word minimum). Must be in APA 7 Format. I have attached NIST 800-34

help in the attached project 

Cyber Security

Instructions are attached. 

For this project, select an organization that has leveraged Cloud Computing technologies in an attempt to improve profitability or to give them a competitive advantage.  Research the organization to understand the challenges that they faced and how they intended to use Cloud Computing to overcome their challenges.  The paper should include the following sections each called out with a header.

• Company Overview:  The section should include the company name, the industry they are in and a general overview of the organization.
• Challenges: Discuss the challenges the organization had that limited their profitability and/or competitiveness and how they planned to leverage Cloud Computing to overcome their challenges.
• Solution:  Describe the organization’s Cloud Computing implementation and the benefits they realized from the implementation.  What was the result of implementing Cloud Computing?  Did they meet their objectives for fall short?
• Conclusion:  Summarize the most important ideas from the paper and also make recommendations or how they might have achieved even greater success.

Requirements:

The paper must adhere to APA guidelines including Title and Reference pages.  There should be at least three scholarly sources listed on the reference page.  Each source should be cited in the body of the paper to give credit where due.  Per APA, the paper should use a 12-point Time New Roman font, should be double spaced throughout, and the first sentence of each paragraph should be indented .5 inches.  The body of the paper should be 3 – 5 pages in length.  The Title and Reference pages do not count towards the page count requirements.

inventory of door and window locks in your living area or place of work to identify areas of concern and improvement. Remember to get permission from security.

Instructions: Attached  Door and Window Lock Assessment template (MS Word), which is already in APA 7 format, using size 12 Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, TOC, Headings and Reference page. If you insert images or tables in your report make sure you label them appropriately according to APA. Once completed name your file: YourName_Assignment_3_Door_and _Window_Lock_Assessment.docx and submit to the appropriate assignment folder. Also review any additional files attached for more information.

Chapter 7 – Discussion question #1, #2, #3, & #4 and
                   Exercise #3 and
                   Internet Exercise #7

– Each answer must be at least 100 words

– 2 references apa format

– no plagiarism

– write only answers, do not mention questions