Software as a Service (SaaS)

    What does SaaS mean?

    SaaS means software as a service, which is where software is licensed on subscription based pricing models and the software is hosted in the cloud and accessed via an internet connection. It’s sometimes referred to as “on-demand software,” or “cloud services.” SaaS offerings are available on cloud infrastructure, making it an accessible tool that users can access easily within a cloud environment.

    The benefit of cloud computing is that the software will be hosted on the servers of the SaaS provider, resulting in a model that can be scaled for business growth on the service provider’s network and reduces the internal burden of IT support.

    SaaS Advantages

    Software as a service has a number of advantages and benefits over traditional software, especially when it comes to recruitment and use in recruitment agencies.

    Cost Effective

    SaaS applications are accessed via an internet connection, which enables recruiters to work remotely. This cloud delivery model enables greater collaboration between teams and access to tools on each user’s computer, enhancing efficiency. This is especially useful for agencies with a global impact. Utilising SaaS services means that agencies can have clients and candidates all over the world and provide recruitment services with minimal downtime.

    Accessibility

    SaaS providers operate on a subscription based pricing model, which eliminates the need for upfront costs in software licenses and infrastructure. SaaS solutions allow recruitment agencies to only pay for what they use from the service provider, rather than investing in on premises software with more computing resources than are needed.

    Internal IT costs are also cut as the responsibility for the functionality of the SaaS application lies with the software vendors.

    Compliance

    SaaS business applications created specifically for recruitment help immensely when it comes to GDPR and data security compliance. The SaaS model means that a recruitment agency isn’t having to worry about data security, as the cloud provider is managing the regulations and security standards, so the agency can focus solely on customer relationship management and recruitment.

    Reliability

    As a SaaS offering is hosted in the cloud, SaaS vendors ensure the reliability of your software. Using advanced infrastructure and technology they are able to maintain high uptime and robust performance. Users can also be assured that they benefit from all the updates, new features or enhancements developed by the software services provider as soon as they are available.

    A further risk that is alleviated in a SaaS model is data loss. The software vendor will typically have a disaster recovery plan in place as well as perform regular data backups. Unlike on premises solutions, you will not have to worry about data loss issues that may arise at data centres, your data will be securely stored in a cloud environment.

    Is Eclipse a SaaS solution?

    Eclipse software can be offered as either a SaaS solution or an on premises software. Both Eclipse Core and Eclipse Core Pro for example have several advantages when used as a cloud solution that enable them to streamline the recruitment process.

    Maintenance

    With a cloud based solution maintenance is handled for you. This means that your internal IT teams will have much less strain when trying to install or set up software on a new machine. A cloud based solution is accessible from each individuals device and it updates automatically.

    Your recruitment software will be accessible from various devices, from desktops to phones and requires no installation – this means that it is far easier to onboard new recruiters and also makes sure that data remains safe in a secure storage location.

    Scalability

    An Eclipse solution is able to scale with your business. If your recruitment team is growing or you’re conducting a large scale recruitment campaign, then Eclipse is ideal. A cloud solution can grow with you, it is a lot more flexible than an on premises software where more hardware may have to be purchased to support growth.