Introduction and benefits of SaaS and Cloud Computing

1. SAAS & CLOUD
BENEFITS
by Dhruv Gupta
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2.  Cloud Computing is the outsourcing of your IT
infrastructure via the Internet.
 Rather than maintaining your own hardware and
software environment, cloud computing provides
computing resources (such as CPU, memory, and
data storage) on demand via a service provider
(vendor).
 Cloud services are often compared in their nature to
utility services such as gas or electricity. It is there
when you need it, as much as you need, and you pay
as you go and only for what you use.
DEFINITIONS
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3.  “SaaS” stands for “Software-as-a-Service” and is a
method of delivering software.
 Traditionally, software has been installed on
computers, but SaaS enables end users to access the
same software via a web browser – but the software
itself is hosted by the vendor (in the cloud).
 If the software application doesn’t completely run in
the web browser it’s not SaaS, no matter what the
vendor may claim.
 Common examples of SaaS / Cloud solutions include
Gmail, Google Docs, Salesforce, and many others.
DEFINITIONS
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4. BENEFITS
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5.  Its platform, location, and device independent and
accessible from any system connected to the internet
via a web browser. This enables “anywhere working”.
ACCESSIBILITY
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6.  You need less computing power. Desktop
applications require high memory and processing
speed for complex applications such as recruitment
software.
 You get unlimited storage capacity which you can use
when you need it. Your desktop or server is always
going to be limited by storage.
PERFORMANCE
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7.  No installation is required since the application runs
in the browser. You can avoid the time and effort
required to download and install software.
 Desktop applications need to be updated periodically
and manually. Cloud applications are updated and
maintained by the vendor. When you login you always
automatically see the latest version.
 Since everyone uses the same version of the
application, the inputs from other customers means
regular improvements in the usability, performance,
and functionality of the application.
MAINTENANCE
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8.  Move from capital investments (CapEx) to operating
expenditures (OpEx). So that means you eliminate
the cost of purchasing and maintaining software /
servers and paying IT staff, and you can focus on the
core mission of your business.
 Small investment and short implementation cycle to
get started. Most vendors offer free trials.
 An on-going monthly expense is easier to incorporate
into your budget than a large one-time outlay. You
can cancel or change your subscription at any time
without losing a large initial investment.
COST & TIME SAVINGS
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9.  Ability to scale up and down quickly based on the
resource needs. In this agile business world, scaling
becomes integral to any business’ strategy.
 Very easily expand your teams locally, regionally, or
globally. This significantly reduces time to market
and ensures your teams are all on the same page.
FLEXIBILITY
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10.  Vendors follow industry best practices to keep data
safe and have access to the best physical
infrastructure security similar to that of Fortune 500
companies and control internal access to data to the
bare minimum.
SECURITY
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11.  As cloud computing gains traction with enterprises
and end users so that they can focus on their core
competencies instead, many applications are moving
to the cloud.
 Cloud applications are often less expensive, simple
to manage, and easy to update and use as they are
delivered through a web browser.
CONCLUSION
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12.  Valuehire is an Enterprise SaaS product for recruitment
automation.
 We help Agency and Corporate recruiters do their work better,
resulting in faster hires.
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