Cloud-based Recruitment Software

    What is the cloud?

    The cloud is a network of remote severs hosted on the internet that store, manage, and process data, as well as providing access to computing power and services on-demand. There are three main types of cloud services:

    Public cloud

    Public cloud services use infrastructure that is owned by third party providers, such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud. The third party providers then share the hardware and resources amongst multiple customers. This makes public cloud solutions easily scalable as you can quickly add or reduce the resources as and when needed, with the benefit of paying for only what you use. Another benefit is that the third party provider handles everything, from hardware and software maintenance, to updates and security.

    Private cloud

    A private cloud is run on infrastructure that is owned by a single organisation, and only that organisation has access to the cloud. This offers businesses customisable levels of security, privacy and control. It also means that it is up to the business to handle maintenance and security, which can lead to higher maintenance costs. Initially the investment behind private cloud services is also higher, however the solution provides you with more control.

    Hybrid cloud

    A hybrid cloud model is a combination of both public and private cloud. It allows data and applications to move between private and public clouds. Sensitive information and critical application software can be stored in the private cloud, while the public cloud is often used for extra storage and less sensitive data. This solution requires managing both environments and ensuring that they can work together seamlessly, this can be more cost effective if the resources are optimised between both cloud areas.

    What's the difference between cloud vs desktop recruitment software?

    Cloud software is hosted on remote servers that are external, whereas desktop software is hosted ‘on premises.‘ On premises means that the data is stored in on premises data centres rather than in the cloud. Often the software hosted in data centres is used on more of an infrastructure basis, rather than individual.

    Pros & Cons of Cloud Computing

    Cloud computing services have a number of benefits, but as with any software as a service solution, there are a few cons as well, which we’ll dive into below.

    Pros of cloud services

    Accessibility

    Cloud services and cloud based recruitment software are available from any device with an internet connection. This accessibility means that users can access the software remotely and allows more flexibility in their working environment.

    Integration

    Cloud based software can offer a more seamless integration with HR systems, job boards, social channels, and other tools that allow recruiters to improve their efficiency and access data and functions of software as a service as and when they need.

    Cost

    Life in the cloud does come with the benefit of typically being more cost effective than maintaining physical data centres. In cloud computing, typically the cloud provider will charge on a pay as you go basis which can also lead to further savings as companies only need to pay for what they use and can scale their services with growth.

    Cons of cloud services

    Data Security

    As with all things on the internet, utilising cloud based software can offer some security concerns for organisations. Whilst cloud software providers are continually updating their security patches to make sure that they are secure, remote servers can bring up concerns about data storage, data security. breaches, unauthorised access, and data loss.

    Data Privacy

    With cloud based software, there is a duty to ensure that the data storage is compliant with regulations such as GDPR. Cloud providers need to comply with data protection laws and apply safeguards to ensure cloud security for potentially sensitive data.

    Internet Connection

    Cloud services rely on an internet connection to access the cloud infrastructure. Any interruptions to that connection can mean that a user won’t be able to access the cloud software, which could lead to a period of time wherein recruiters are unable to work.

    Eclipse Cloud Services

    As a cloud provider, we have created a tailored cloud recruitment software and SaaS CRM solution for recruitment agencies. With leading edge security, automatic updates, non-stop performance, scalability, and unparalleled enterprise management, you can be sure you’ve picked the best cloud based recruitment software.

    Trust your data with built-in security, reliability, and expertise

    Our reliable cloud computing software as a service for recruitment has a number of safeguards to prevent the above cons, for example:

    • Disaster Recovery: daily back ups of your data mean that in the event of hardware failure, our redundant setup will maintain seamless function of your services.

    • Data Privacy – our partnership with ANS and Microsoft means that you can rest assured that our data storage complies with data protection laws.  

    Key features of Eclipse Cloud based software

    Cloud computing made easy

    Our cloud services can be either a desktop based SaaS Solution or a fully hosted Windows Desktop environment.

    Connect anywhere

    No matter where you are or what you’re working on, you can connect to the Eclipse recruitment software.

    Stable cloud network

    Our experience of hosting online recruitment solutions spans decades, so we know how to deliver stability.

    Cyber security

    The Eclipse Cloud based recruitment software offers enhanced data security, protecting your data against cyber-attacks and any unauthorised access to your recruitment software.