What’s on the minds of VARs and solution providers? Each week, ITBestOfBreed takes a trip through their blogs in search of perspectives that can help broaden your knowledge of current information technology issues.

Here are three recent posts.

CAPGEMINI: How managing applications is like playing football

John Bagazinski addresses the blocking and tackling behind application lifecycle management, which aims to ensure the efficient use of IT resources.

COGNIZANT: The seven waves of changes to the digital future

The solution provider giant says businesses need to exploit seven trends to open new digital horizons. Here’s the company’s look at the seven, from the insights-driven enterprise to digital sourcing.

PCM: SMBs look to technology to drive growth

The solution provider homes in on the technology trends cited by Massachusetts research firm SMB Group that progressive small and mid-sized companies see as keys to accelerating growth.