TalentApp vs. Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS) is software deployed over the internet, with applications that are licensed to customers on a “pay per use” basis. SaaS works well for commodity services such as email, communications and customer relationship management (CRM) where the company can adapt to the way the software works. However, companies that want to maintain a competitive advantage through their unique business and talent management processes find that many enterprise SaaS applications do not easily adapt to their specific requirements.
Typical Software as a Service provides:
Benefits:
- Low or no up-front costs
- Rapid “time to capability” – no lengthy design and implementation process
- Maintenance and upgrades are done automatically as part of the service
Drawbacks:
- Limited customization – business processes must adapt to fit the capabilities of the software
- Restricted data transfer capabilities with internal systems
TalentApp™ to the rescue
Cambria’s TalentApp™ addresses the drawbacks of SaaS, providing all the benefits while eliminating the limitations of standardized software.
TalentApp™ is a complete talent suite created as a set of building blocks that enable us to rapidly develop any employee-focused business process with exactly the features you need, instead of requiring you to decide which modules you want and be forced to include unneeded functionality.
- Our embedded business process engine allows us to create flexible assessment, review and approval processes which can vary based on demographic information, such as organization level, business unit and job role, with automated reminders and reporting.
- Our forms designer allows us to create complex forms without programming code, so we can easily create concept designs and accommodate changing business requirements.
- New building blocks can be created to accommodate your needs without any extensive development. As they become part of our library and are supported as part of the core system, upgrades are automatic, and you get the benefit of future features developed for other clients.
Before you jump to a software as a service solution, ensure your company is getting value for its investment. Give us a call, and we can help you compare TalentApp side by side with your preferred SaaS vendor. We are confident we can provide an alternative solution quickly and cost-effectively that better matches your requirements.
Contact me about Cambria’s TalentApp Solutions.
