What’s on the minds of solution providers? ITBestOfBreed scours their blogs in search of perspectives that can help broaden your knowledge of current information technology issues.

Here are three recent posts focusing on innovating and managing in the cloud, and how managed service providers can keep mid-sized business customers happy.

QUEST: Three 'must have' technology innovations

CEO Tim Burke offers users a trio of innovations for companies that want to push ahead with a hybrid cloud strategy.

SOFTCHOICE: How to avoid public cloud management pitfalls

Cloud consultant Brett Gillettt outlines three ways to manage their strategies as they get deeper into the cloud.

COMPUCOM: What to mid-sized companies want from their managed service desks?

What makes a good managed service provider for a mid-sized company? Michelle Beauchamp offers a list of essential capabilities.