Tech Accelerators

TechTarget's Tech Accelerator packages help enterprise leaders understand the vital role IT technologies play in their companies' success. Each Tech Accelerator covers a major technology, from basic principles to the latest trends. Woven into each Tech Accelerator is a selection of our exclusive content: Readers can access in-depth features, news, technical tips and infographics that explain what the technology or service is, how to buy it, how to manage it and how to troubleshoot problems that may arise.

In-depth guide to machine learning in the enterprise

Enterprises are adopting machine learning technologies at rapid rates. In this machine learning guide, we break down what you need to know about this transformative technology. Continue Reading
What is identity and access management? Guide to IAM

Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities. Continue Reading
Create your data backup strategy: A comprehensive guide

This data backup guide will help you if you're starting the planning process, looking for a refresh or seeking new options. Backup plans are critical in today's environment. Continue Reading
What is customer experience management (CEM or CXM)?

Building brand loyalty among customers involves a customer-centric strategy and measuring feedback through voice of the customer data to improve customer experiences. Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to business intelligence in the enterprise

Enterprise BI systems bring a variety of uses, business benefits and challenges to organizations, as explained in this in-depth business intelligence guide. Continue Reading

Server hardware guide to architecture, products and management

Today's server platforms offer a host of options for SMBs and enterprise IT buyers; it's important to learn the essentials before making any purchasing decisions. Continue Reading
The definitive guide to enterprise IT monitoring

This comprehensive IT monitoring guide examines strategies to track systems, from servers to software UIs, and how to choose tools for every monitoring need. Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to network management in the enterprise

This network management guide explains the challenges of enterprise oversight, best practices for automating tasks, and the next-gen with AI and machine learning. Continue Reading
Guide to preventing coronavirus phishing and ransomware

Malicious actors are taking advantage of coronavirus fears to wreak havoc on cybersecurity. Check out our guide to learn about phishing and ransomware threats and how to stop them. Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to artificial intelligence in the enterprise

AI in the enterprise will change how work is done, but companies must overcome several challenges to derive value from this powerful and rapidly evolving technology. Continue Reading
How to choose a contact center software system in 2020

Contact center software buyers must consider features including data reporting, speech analytics, routing methods and AI. Learn what to look for with this guide to RFP creation. Continue Reading

DRaaS guide: Benefits, challenges, providers and market trends

Disaster recovery once involved setting up an off-site facility and duplicating expensive storage gear. Today, DRaaS offers an alternative to traditional approaches. Continue Reading
How to choose an HR software system in 2020

Experts share their best advice about how to interact with vendors and cut through the hype to pinpoint the HR software features and functions that matter the most. Continue Reading
Data security guide: Everything you need to know

This data security guide digs into data protection and privacy compliance, explaining how to construct a proactive security strategy strengthened by best practices. Continue Reading
A comprehensive test automation guide for IT teams

This one-stop test automation guide walks through the benefits and challenges, how to craft an automated testing strategy and how to compare tools. Continue Reading
Flash memory guide to architecture, types and products

Flash memory, a staple of consumer electronics, is playing a wider role in enterprise storage. This guide offers an overview of flash, from current use cases to future directions. Continue Reading
Complete crisis management guide and free template

This guide to crisis management and free template can help your business respond to an unplanned emergency, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
Complete guide to unified endpoint management

IT staff uses unified endpoint management software to manage a range of devices within the organization. Learn about all the components of UEM in this comprehensive guide. Continue Reading
Guide to work-from-home tech, IT support during the pandemic

This guide provides information on remote technologies that IT teams can quickly deploy to support employees who must work from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to RPA (robotic process automation)

This comprehensive guide to robotic process automation explains what RPA is, where it's being deployed and how this disruptive technology is changing how work gets done. Continue Reading
Guide to business continuity planning during coronavirus

This guide offers information on the effect of the coronavirus on enterprises and the need for pandemic and business continuity planning to keep businesses safe and in operation. Continue Reading
What is supply chain management (SCM) and why is it important?

Supply chain management (SCM) is the broad range of activities required to plan, control and execute a product's flow from materials to production to distribution in the most economical way possible. Continue Reading
The CIO role, from IT operator to business strategist

The CIO position has changed dramatically since its inception 40 years ago. This in-depth review traces the job's evolution and explains what is required of the CIO role today. Continue Reading
What is BCDR? Business continuity and disaster recovery guide

Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) are closely related practices that support an organization's ability to remain operational after an adverse event. Continue Reading
UCaaS explained: Guide to unified communications as a service

Check out this one-stop UCaaS guide to find out how this cloud-based service works, how to buy and implement it, as well as best practices and insight into its evolution Continue Reading
Comprehensive PowerShell guide for new and seasoned admins

PowerShell has emerged as an important IT automation tool for on-premises and cloud resources. This overview covers a range of topics to get you up to speed. Continue Reading
What is ERP? Guide to enterprise resource planning software

ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functions of an organization's business processes into a unified system. Continue Reading
What is data management and why is it important?

Data management is the process of ingesting, storing, organizing and maintaining the data created and collected by an organization, as explained in this in-depth look at the process. Continue Reading
What is data governance and why does it matter?

Data governance (DG) is the process of managing the availability, usability, integrity and security of the data in enterprise systems, based on internal data standards and policies that also control data usage. Continue Reading
What is container management and why is it important?

Container management refers to a set of practices that govern and maintain containerization software, and automate the creation, deployment, destruction and scaling of software or systems containers. Continue Reading
What is cloud backup and how does it work?

Cloud backup, also known as online backup or remote backup, is a strategy for backing up data that involves sending a copy of the data over a proprietary or public network to an off-site server and storage system. Continue Reading
What is cloud migration? An introduction to moving to the cloud

Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications or other business elements to a cloud computing environment. Continue Reading
SD-WAN explained: The ultimate guide to SD-WAN architecture

Evaluating SD-WAN architecture can be confusing, especially as the market grows. This guide helps IT pros learn SD-WAN basics, choose the best product and deploy it with confidence. Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to cybersecurity incident response

Learn actionable incident response strategies that your IT and enterprise security teams can use to meet today's security threats and vulnerabilities more effectively. Continue Reading