One third of recruiters have not heard of cloud computing according to research from staffing IT outsourcing specialists Kamanchi.
The news comes despite calls from some of the world’s biggest companies for hardware and software developers to develop common standards to speed up the spread of cloud computing.
The cloud is a web-based system where shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity grid.
The Open Data Alliance Centre, whose members include blue-chip companies like BMW, Shell and Marriott Hotels, is pushing for unified standards for technology in order to cope with the predicted explosion of people who will want to access online services using mobile devices. “The old way just won’t work anymore. We want to pay for what we need, when we need it,” said a spokesman.
“Two thirds of recruiters still operate a traditional PC and server IT system,” says Raymond Pennie, Commercial Director of Kamanchi. “These businesses risk losing competitive advantage from their systems in the medium term. With clients and candidates moving to the cloud, recruitment firms need to make sure they are not left behind.”
“Operating in the cloud makes a significant cost saving for businesses as it takes away the need to buy new hardware and insulates the business against capital spend. It also means that companies have instant access to the latest leading-edge technology and don’t have to worry about upgrades and maintaining technical infrastructure. Over a period operating in the cloud will save recruitment firms money. Recruitment bosses need to look seriously at the business case for switching to cloud-based computing by 2012.”
